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Dead Space 2 Keyboard & controller controls

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Default controls for Visceral's 2011 Dead Space 2, taken from the game's own PC and Xbox 360 manuals. Covers Isaac's movement and Zero-G flight, aim-gated weapon fire, Stasis and Telekinesis, the RIG holographic menus, and the multiplayer Human and Necromorph schemes.

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All Dead Space 2 controls

Layout

33 shortcuts

Movement 9

Action Shortcut
Move WthenAthenSthenD
Run (hold) Shift
Look / Aim Mouse
Move Forward W
Activate Zero-G Alt
Move Left A
Move Back S
Move Right D
Re-orient in Zero-G Shift

Combat 7

Action Shortcut
Aim (hold) RMB
Fire Weapon (while aiming) LMB
Stomp Space
Reload R
Alt. Fire (while aiming) Space
Melee LMB
Aim Toggle Caps Lock

Weapons/Stasis 7

Action Shortcut
Stasis (while aiming) C
Telekinesis (while aiming) F
Recharge Stasis C
Select Weapon 1 1
Select Weapon 2 2
Select Weapon 3 3
Select Weapon 4 4

Multiplayer 5

Action Shortcut
Scoreboard (multiplayer) Tab
Jump / Sprint (Necromorph) Space
Online Menu (multiplayer) Esc
Drop / Toggle Wall-Walk (Lurker) F
Grapple (Necromorph) E

Inventory/Items 2

Action Shortcut
Quick Heal Q
RIG (Inventory / Mission / Database) Tab

Misc 2

Action Shortcut
Locator (objective marker) B
Pause Menu Esc

Interaction 1

Action Shortcut
Action / Confirm E

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+ 1 more control in the table below

33 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dead Space 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

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Dead Space 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dead Space 2?
Dead Space 2, a horror game, uses 33 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Dead Space 2 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dead Space 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dead Space 2 support a controller?
Yes — Dead Space 2 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Dead Space 2 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Dead Space 2 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dead Space 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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