The default keyboard, mouse and controller controls for Klei's 2013 single-player survival game Don't Starve. Covers movement, auto-action and auto-attack, the inventory hotkeys and stack modifiers, the map and camera, and the debug keys the retail build leaves switched on. Every key can be rebound in Options > Controls.
29 default keybinds across 7
categories. Most can be reassigned in Don't Starve's control
settings.
Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Don't Starve, a survival & sandbox game, uses 29 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 Don't Starve controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Don't Starve's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Don't Starve support a controller?
Yes — Don't Starve 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 Don't Starve controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Don't Starve 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 Don't Starve resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Don't Starve or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
