Core Keeper Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 34 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Survival & Sandbox →
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Core Keeper is Pugstorm and Fireshine's top-down sandbox survival game where you mine, build, farm, and battle bosses in a vast underground cavern. These default keyboard, mouse, and controller bindings cover movement, mining and combat, inventory and hotbar management, building, the interface, and the map.
All Core Keeper controls
34 shortcuts
Inventory & Hotbar 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Inventory | Tab |
| Hotbar Slot 1 | 1 |
| Hotbar Slot 2 | 2 |
| Hotbar Slot 3 | 3 |
| Hotbar Slot 4 | 4 |
| Equip Next Item | Wheel ↓ |
| Equip Previous Item | Wheel ↑ |
| Sort Inventory | R |
| Quick Stack to Chest | Q |
| Hotbar Slot 5 | 5 |
| Move Item to Other Inventory | ShiftLMB |
| Split Half Stack | ShiftRMB |
| Drop Item to World | Ctrl |
| Take Ten from Stack | CtrlRMB |
| Take One from Stack | RMB |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Aim / Cursor | Mouse |
Combat & Tools 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Mine | LMB |
| Use / Place Item | RMB |
| Interact | E |
| Toggle Torch (hold) | Shift |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Close / Cancel | Esc |
| Open Chat | Enter |
| Toggle UI | CtrlU |
Map 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Map | M |
| Zoom In Map | Wheel ↑ |
| Zoom Out Map | Wheel ↓ |
| Ping Map | MMB |
Building & Placement 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Place / Build | RMB |
| Confirm / Select | LMB |
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+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Inventory & Hotbar 3
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Toggle Inventory | X■XY |
| Equip Next Item | RBR1R1R |
| Equip Previous Item | LBL1L1L |
Movement 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Up | L-Stick |
| Move Down | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Aim / Cursor | R-Stick |
Combat & Tools 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Attack / Mine | RTR2R2ZR |
| Use / Place Item | LTL2L2ZL |
| Interact | A✕AB |
| Toggle Torch (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
Interface 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Close / Cancel | B●BA |
Map 1
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Toggle Map | Y▲YX |
Building & Placement 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Place / Build | LTL2L2ZL |
| Confirm / Select | A✕AB |
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34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Core Keeper's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Core Keeper controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Core Keeper?
- Core Keeper, a survival & sandbox game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Core Keeper controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Core Keeper's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Core Keeper support a controller?
- Yes — Core Keeper 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 Core Keeper controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Core Keeper 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 Core Keeper resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Core Keeper or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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