What are the default controls for Escape the Backrooms?

Escape the Backrooms, a horror game, uses 20 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Escape the Backrooms controls?

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

Which platforms do these Escape the Backrooms controls cover?

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

Is this an official Escape the Backrooms resource?

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

Escape the Backrooms Keyboard controls

Windows
20 default keybinds
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Escape the Backrooms is a co-op first-person horror game about navigating the liminal levels of the Backrooms. Its default keyboard and mouse controls cover movement, leaning, item use and the voice and chat tools you rely on to survive with friends.

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Layout

Movement 10

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Left	`A`
Move Back	`S`
Move Right	`D`
Look	`Mouse`
Sprint (hold)	`Shift`
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Jump	`Space`
Lean Left	`Q`
Lean Right	`E`

Items / Inventory 4

Action	Shortcut
Open Inventory	`I`
Hotbar Slot 1	`1`
Hotbar Slot 2	`2`
Hotbar Slot 3	`3`

Interaction 3

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`F`
Use Item	`LMB`
Show Card	`C`

Communication 2

Action	Shortcut
Push to Talk (Voice)	`V`
Open Chat	`Enter`

Co-op 1

Action	Shortcut
Player List	`Tab`

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20 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Escape the Backrooms's control settings.

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Escape the Backrooms controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Escape the Backrooms?: Escape the Backrooms, a horror game, uses 20 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Escape the Backrooms controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Escape the Backrooms's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Escape the Backrooms controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Escape the Backrooms resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Escape the Backrooms or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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