What are the default controls for Dredge?

Dredge, a adventure game, uses 27 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 Dredge controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dredge's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Dredge support a controller?

Yes — Dredge 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 Dredge controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Dredge 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 Dredge resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dredge or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Dredge Keyboard & controller controls

Windows · Mac
27 default keybinds
✓ Steam Deck ready
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Dredge is Black Salt Games' eerie fishing adventure where you trawl a cursed archipelago by day and confront its horrors after dark. These default keyboard/mouse and controller bindings cover sailing, the fishing and dredging minigames, cargo management, and your boat's light.

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Layout

27 shortcuts

Sailing 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forwards	`W`
Move Backwards	`S`
Turn Left	`A`
Turn Right	`D`
Move Camera	`Mouse`
Undock	`Space`
Recenter Camera	`MMB`

Cargo & Inventory 7

Action	Shortcut
Open / Close Cargo	`I`
Pick Up / Place Item	`LMB`
Rotate Item	`R`
Sell	`RMB`
Buy	`RMB`
Quick-Move Item	`ShiftLMB`
Discard Item	`Del`

Menu & Map 7

Action	Shortcut
Map	`M`
Journal	`J`
Pause	`Esc`
Back / Exit	`Esc`
Messages	`ShiftM`
Page Left	`Q`
Page Right	`E`

Boat 3

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Boat Light	`RMB`
Cast Ability	`LMB`
Ability Menu	`Tab`

Fishing 2

Action	Shortcut
Reel	`LMB`
Dredge (Reel Harvest)	`LMB`

Interaction 1

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`E`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Recenter Camera

↑

←

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+ 2 more controls in the table below

Sailing 7

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move Forwards	`L-Stick`
Move Backwards	`L-Stick`
Turn Left	`L-Stick`
Turn Right	`L-Stick`
Move Camera	`R-Stick`
Undock	`A✕AB`
Recenter Camera	`RSR3R3RS`

Cargo & Inventory 5

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Open / Close Cargo	`LBL1L1L`
Pick Up / Place Item	`RTR2R2ZR`
Rotate Item	`RBR1R1R`
Sell	`LTL2L2ZL`
Buy	`LTL2L2ZL`

Menu & Map 6

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Map	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Journal	`ViewShareView−`
Pause	`MenuOptionsMenu+`
Back / Exit	`B●BA`
Page Left	`LBL1L1L`
Page Right	`RBR1R1R`

Boat 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Toggle Boat Light	`RBR1R1R`
Cast Ability	`RTR2R2ZR`
Ability Menu	`Y▲YX`

Fishing 2

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Reel	`RTR2R2ZR`
Dredge (Reel Harvest)	`RTR2R2ZR`

Interaction 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Interact	`X■XY`

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27 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dredge's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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Dredge controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dredge?: Dredge, a adventure game, uses 27 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 Dredge controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dredge's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dredge support a controller?: Yes — Dredge 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 Dredge controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Dredge 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 Dredge resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dredge or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All Dredge controls

Sailing 7

Cargo & Inventory 7

Menu & Map 7

Boat 3

Fishing 2

Interaction 1

Sailing 7

Cargo & Inventory 5

Menu & Map 6

Boat 3

Fishing 2

Interaction 1

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