Astroneer Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 25 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Survival & Sandbox →
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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Astroneer, System Era Softworks' open-world sandbox exploration and base-building game. Covers movement, the terrain tool, the backpack and items, vehicles, and general interface actions.
All Astroneer controls
25 shortcuts
Terrain Tool 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Terrain Tool | E |
| Deform / Dig Terrain | LMB |
| Add Terrain | AltLMB |
| Flatten Terrain | CtrlLMB |
| Cycle Deform Mode | C |
| Adjust Deform Size | Z |
| Adjust Deform Speed | X |
Misc 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Place Tether | T |
| Open Menu | Esc |
| Action Wheel | R |
| Close Open Panel | Bksp |
| Emote Wheel | G |
| Quick Emotes | 1then2then3then4 |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Jump | Space |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Rotate Camera | RMB |
| Zoom Camera | MMB |
Vehicles 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | Tab |
| Drive Forward | W |
| Drive Backward | S |
| Steer Left / Right | AthenD |
Items / Inventory 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Backpack | Q |
| Use / Activate Item | F |
| Open Research Catalog | Tab |
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Terrain Tool 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Terrain Tool | X■XY |
| Deform / Dig Terrain | RTR2R2ZR |
| Cycle Deform Mode | LBL1L1LthenRBR1R1R |
| Adjust Deform Size | D-Pad ↑thenD-Pad ↓ |
| Adjust Deform Speed | D-Pad ←thenD-Pad → |
Misc 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Place Tether | D-Pad ↓ |
| Open Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Action Wheel | D-Pad → |
| Emote Wheel | D-Pad ↑ |
Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Sprint | LSL3L3LS |
| Rotate Camera | R-Stick |
| Zoom Camera | RSR3R3RS |
Vehicles 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | Y▲YX |
| Drive Forward | RTR2R2ZR |
| Drive Backward | LTL2L2ZL |
| Steer Left / Right | L-Stick |
Items / Inventory 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open / Close Backpack | B●BA |
| Use / Activate Item | Y▲YX |
| Open Research Catalog | ViewShareView− |
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25 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Astroneer's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Astroneer controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Astroneer?
- Astroneer, a survival & sandbox game, uses 25 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Astroneer controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Astroneer's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Astroneer support a controller?
- Yes — Astroneer 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 Astroneer controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Astroneer 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 Astroneer resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Astroneer or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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