What are the default controls for Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition?

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition, a action game, uses 45 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Which platforms do these Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition Keyboard controls

Windows
45 default keybinds
Action →
Deus Ex collection →

Get the poster

Cover art © its publisher — for identification only. Cover © its publisher. Details

Deus Ex is Ion Storm's 2000 immersive sim, the Unreal Engine original that put JC Denton between UNATCO, the Illuminati and a world-wide plague. These are the defaults printed on the Default Key Mapping page of the Game of the Year Edition manual: a belt of nine items-at-hand on the number row, nanoaugmentations toggled from F3 to F12, and quick save and load on the numeric keypad.

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition official site ↗ View on Steam ↗

All Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition keyboard controls

Layout

45 shortcuts

Movement 12

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Jump	`Space`
Crouch (hold)	`X`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`
Walk / Run (hold)	`Shift`
Toggle Walk / Run	`Caps Lock`
Turn Left	`Z`
Turn Right	`C`

Items & Weapons 12

Action	Shortcut
Use Object in Hand / Fire	`LMB`
Use Object in World / Interact	`RMB`
Select Belt Item 1-9	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`
Reload Weapon	`;`
Next Belt Item	`Wheel ↑`
Previous Belt Item	`Wheel ↓`
Drop / Throw Item	`MMB`
Put Item Away	`Bksp`
Toggle Scope	`[`
Change Ammo	`'`
Nanokey Ring (belt slot 0)	`0`
Toggle Laser Sight	`]`

Alternate Keys 9

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward (alternate)	`UP`
Move Backward (alternate)	`DOWN`
Strafe Left (alternate)	`LEFT`
Strafe Right (alternate)	`RIGHT`
Drop / Throw Item (alternate)	`Tab`
Crouch (alternate)	`Num .`
Look Up (alternate)	`Del`
Look Down (alternate)	`PgDn`
Center View (alternate)	`End`

System 5

Action	Shortcut
Quick Save	`Num +`
Quick Load	`Num ÷`
Main Menu	`Esc`
Pause Game	`Pause`
Screenshot	`Num ×`

Looking Around 4

Action	Shortcut
Center View	`F`
Mouse Look	`M`
Look Up	`R`
Look Down	`V`

Screens & Augmentations 3

Action	Shortcut
Inventory Screen	`F1`
Toggle Augmentations (hotkeys)	`F3`then`F4`then`F5`then`F6`then`F7`then`F8`then`F9`then`F10`then`F11`then`F12`
Goals / Notes Screen	`F2`

Sourced from store.steampowered.com, shared.fastly.steamstatic.com, archive.org Last verified September 21, 2026 Shortcuts last changed September 24, 2026

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Drop / Throw Item

↑

←

↓

→

+ 10 more controls in the table below

45 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition's control settings.

Unofficial reference. ShortcutPosters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition. All product names, logos, and trademarks are property of their respective owners. See our licensing & trademark notice.

Put it on your wall

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition, framed.
Every bind, razor-sharp.

Print-ready 36×24″ at 300 DPI. No watermark. Hang it, gift it, or turn it into a desk mat.

Free preview: 1600 px · watermarked
Print-ready: 10 800 px · frame quality

Frame it36×24″, A1 or A2
Desk matany print shop
Gift itfor your duo or squad

✎ customize

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition controls poster preview

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition?: Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition, a action game, uses 45 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Was this reference helpful?