Cheats & Secrets

Overview

Human: Fall Flat does not contain traditional cheat codes, unlock codes, or developer commands such as invincibility, level skip, or infinite grip. The game is designed as a pure physics-based puzzle platformer with no built-in cheat menu or console. However, the game is rich in developer-intended hidden content, including secret areas, Easter eggs, and alternate paths in nearly every level. These secrets are accessible through careful exploration and environmental manipulation, and many are tied to in-game achievements.

---

Secret Areas & Hidden Locations

Each level in Human: Fall Flat contains at least one hidden area that rewards the player with a unique view, a puzzle shortcut, or an Easter egg. Below is a level-by-level guide to these secrets.

Construct

• Location: In the room with the large clock tower, climb onto the clock face and interact with the hands to reveal a hidden alcove behind the clock. Alternatively, jump from the balcony to a narrow ledge on the left side of the building to find a small room with a ladder leading to a rooftop area.


• Easter Egg: A tiny cardboard cutout of the developer's logo appears on a bookshelf in the hidden room.




Night



• Location: From the starting area, go to the far left side and jump onto the floating platform above the wall. Use the grab mechanic to climb the vines on the cliff face to discover a cave with a broken window. Inside is a secret passage leading to an early exit.


• Hidden Object: A glowing orb (colloquially called the "Night Pearl") sits on a pedestal. Interacting with it triggers a brief light show.




Transport



• Location: In the train yard, instead of entering the train car, climb onto the roof of the first building and jump to the crane. Swing from the crane to a platform with a broken sign. Behind the sign is a small area with a tire swing and a view of the level's skybox.


• Easter Egg: A photo of the developers (No Brakes Games) is taped to the wall inside the hidden area.




Water



• Location: At the far right side of the beach, dive underwater near the large rock formation. A submerged tunnel leads to a hidden grotto filled with eerie glowing fish and a treasure chest (non-interactive decoration).


• Alternative: Use the raft to reach a small island with a palm tree—climb the tree to find a hidden nest with a single egg.




Summit



• Location: Near the top of the mountain, look for a small cave entrance partially hidden by snow. Inside is a frozen lake with a skateable surface and a hidden heating lamp that can be used to melt ice blocks further up the path.


• Easter Egg: A yeti footprint carving is on the wall. Touching it plays a growl sound from the speaker.




Night (Alternate)



• In the bonus level "Night" (often listed as level 6), the final area with the large fan has a hidden switch behind the stacked boxes. Activating it opens a door to a secret room containing a disco ball and a record player.




Additional Secrets (DLC Levels)



• Workshop Only: Community-created levels may have their own hidden areas, but these are not officially curated. Check the Steam Workshop for individual level descriptions.


---



Easter Eggs & Hidden References



Beyond hidden areas, Human: Fall Flat includes several Easter eggs that nod to pop culture, the developers, or other games.


• The "Dusty" Character Model: If you stand still in the same spot for more than 30 seconds, the character's idle animation cycles include a moment where he scratches his head and looks around. In some levels, a small dust bunny appears near his feet—this is a reference to the game's early prototype nickname.


• Flamingo Cameo: In the "Water" level, a pink flamingo inflatable appears floating in the ocean if you paddle far enough out. It has no function but is a direct reference to the standard asset used in many physics sandboxes.


• Developer Selfie: On the "Summit" level, after reaching the peak, look down over the edge—you’ll see a small frame on the ground that, when approached, shows a pixelated selfie of the lead developer.


• The "Boat" Glitch (Exploit, not intentional): While not a traditional secret, players can glitch the boat in the "Water" level to fly by positioning it on a moving raft and grabbing the mast. This is a physics exploit and not officially supported, but it’s a well-known trick among speedrunners.

---

Achievements Related to Secrets

Several achievements require discovering these secrets. Below is a list of achievement names and conditions (platforms vary, but these are common on Steam).

Note: Achievement names may differ on console platforms. Check your platform's achievement list for exact titles.

---

Developer-Intended Exploits & "Glitches"

No Brakes Games has acknowledged certain physics exploits that they left in the game intentionally for fun. These are not secrets per se but are hidden from new players and can be considered “cheats” in a loose sense:

• Flying Humans: By repeatedly grabbing and releasing a heavy object at the right moment, your character can gain upward momentum. This is known as “human flying” and can be used to skip large sections.


• Wall Climbing Glitch: If you jump and grab a wall at the exact moment you collide with it, you can sometimes stick to vertical surfaces without slipping.


• Super Jump: Holding the grab button on a ledge and then pressing jump while releasing can catapult you higher than normal.

These are not documented in the manual and are discovered by the community. They are considered safe (no ban risk) and are often used in speedruns.

---

Conclusion

While Human: Fall Flat has no traditional cheat codes, its hidden areas, Easter eggs, and developer-tolerated physics exploits offer plenty of secret content for explorers. Use the above guide to uncover every tucked-away locale and reference. Happy falling!