diff --git a/src/openrct2/Context.cpp b/src/openrct2/Context.cpp
index 41d9b87e74..73da2c2a67 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/Context.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/Context.cpp
@@ -630,7 +630,11 @@ namespace OpenRCT2
             }
 #endif // DISABLE_NETWORK
 
-            _stdInOutConsole.Start();
+            // For now, only allow interactive console in headless mode
+            if (gOpenRCT2Headless)
+            {
+                _stdInOutConsole.Start();
+            }
             RunGameLoop();
         }