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Dead Space 3 Keyboard & controller controls

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Default controls for Visceral Games' 2013 Dead Space 3, taken from EA's own PC and Xbox 360 manuals. Covers Isaac's movement and dodge rolls, weapon combat, Stasis and Kinesis, Scavenger Bots and the RIG display, plus the Bench where weapons are crafted and items are shared with a co-op partner.

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Layout

32 shortcuts

Weapons/Stasis 9

Action Shortcut
Stasis (while aiming) C
Kinesis Grab (while aiming) F
Kinesis Throw LMB
Stasis Recharge C
Select Weapon 1 1
Torque (after Kinesis) F
Select Weapon 2 2
Select Weapon 3 3
Cycle Weapons Wheel

Movement 7

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Move WthenAthenSthenD
Look Mouse
Run (hold) Shift
Roll (double-tap) Ctrl
Crouch X
Zero-G Launch Alt
Jump While Rappelling Shift

Combat 6

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Aim (hold) RMB
Primary Fire (while aiming) LMB
Reload R
Alternate Fire (while aiming) Wheel
Melee LMB
Stomp Space

Inventory/Items 5

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Inventory / RIG Display Tab
Quick Heal Q
Equip Scavenger Bot K
Close RIG Display F
Release Scavenger Bot (while aiming) LMB

Bench/Crafting 1

Action Shortcut
Sell Item at Bench T

Misc 2

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Locator (hold) B
Pause Menu Esc

Interaction 1

Action Shortcut
Action / Open E

Co-op 1

Action Shortcut
Share Item with Co-op Partner R

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+ 1 more control in the table below

35 default keybinds across 8 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dead Space 3's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

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Dead Space 3 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dead Space 3?
Dead Space 3, a horror game, uses 35 default keybinds across 8 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Dead Space 3 controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dead Space 3's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dead Space 3 support a controller?
Yes — Dead Space 3 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Dead Space 3 controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Dead Space 3 resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dead Space 3 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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