Animal Well Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 18 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Puzzle →
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Animal Well is a Metroidvania exploration game developed solo by Billy Basso, set inside a mysterious creature-filled well. Mastering its compact control set — movement, jump, item use, and inventory — is essential for uncovering its dense secrets and hidden puzzles.
All Animal Well controls
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | Arrows |
| Jump | Space |
| Move (WASD) | W |
| Move Left | LEFT |
| Move Right | RIGHT |
| Move Up / Climb | UP |
| Move Down / Drop | DOWN |
Actions 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item / Attack | X |
| Open Inventory / Item Wheel | C |
| Interact | Z |
| Switch Item Left | 1 |
| Switch Item Right | 3 |
| Confirm / Interact (alternate) | Enter |
System 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause | Esc |
| Cancel / Back | Bksp |
| Pause (alternate) | P |
Navigation 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Open Map (alternate) | V |
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+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Move Left | D-Pad ← |
| Move Right | D-Pad → |
| Move Up / Climb | D-Pad ↑ |
| Move Down / Drop | D-Pad ↓ |
Actions 6
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use Item / Attack | X■XY |
| Open Inventory / Item Wheel | Y▲YX |
| Interact | A✕AB |
| Switch Item Left | LBL1L1L |
| Switch Item Right | RBR1R1R |
| Confirm / Interact (alternate) | B●BA |
System 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
Navigation 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open Map | ViewShareView− |
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18 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Animal Well's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Animal Well controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Animal Well?
- Animal Well, a puzzle game, uses 18 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Animal Well controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Animal Well's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Animal Well support a controller?
- Yes — Animal Well has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Animal Well controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Animal Well also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Animal Well resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Animal Well or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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