Half-Life 2 Keyboard & controller controls
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- 29 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
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Default keyboard and mouse controls for Half-Life 2 on PC, built on Valve's Source engine. Covers movement, combat, weapon selection, the gravity gun, and quicksave/load so you can jump back into City 17.
All Half-Life 2 controls
29 shortcuts
Weapons 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Weapon Slot 1 | 1 |
| Weapon Slot 2 | 2 |
| Weapon Slot 3 | 3 |
| Weapon Slot 4 | 4 |
| Next Weapon | Wheel |
| Previous Weapon | Wheel |
| Weapon Slot 5 | 5 |
| Weapon Slot 6 | 6 |
| Last Weapon Used | Q |
| Gravity Gun Quick-Swap | G |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Back | S |
| Strafe Left | A |
| Strafe Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Duck / Crouch | Ctrl |
| Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Walk (hold) | Alt |
Combat 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack / Fire | LMB |
| Secondary Attack | RMB |
| Reload | R |
| Suit Zoom | Z |
Misc 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Quick Save | F6 |
| Quick Load | F9 |
| Pause | Esc |
| Screenshot | F5 |
Interaction 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | E |
| Flashlight | F |
| Squad Command | C |
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Weapons 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Weapon Slot 1 | D-Pad ↑ |
| Weapon Slot 2 | D-Pad → |
| Weapon Slot 3 | D-Pad ↓ |
| Weapon Slot 4 | D-Pad ← |
Movement 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump | A |
| Duck / Crouch | R3 |
| Sprint (hold) | L1 |
Combat 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Primary Attack / Fire | R2 |
| Secondary Attack | L2 |
| Reload | B |
| Suit Zoom | R1 |
Misc 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause | Menu |
Interaction 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Interact | X |
| Flashlight | Y |
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29 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Half-Life 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
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Half-Life 2 controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Half-Life 2?
- Half-Life 2, a shooter game, uses 29 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Half-Life 2 controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Half-Life 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Half-Life 2 support a controller?
- Yes — Half-Life 2 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Half-Life 2 controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Half-Life 2 resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Half-Life 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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