What are the default controls for Icarus?

Icarus, a survival & sandbox game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Icarus controls?

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

Which platforms do these Icarus controls cover?

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

Is this an official Icarus resource?

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

Icarus Keyboard controls

Windows
31 default keybinds
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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Icarus, RocketWerkz's session-based survival game. Covers movement, combat, building, inventory and crafting, tools, and general interface actions.

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All Icarus keyboard controls

Layout

31 shortcuts

Inventory/Crafting 9

Action	Shortcut
Inventory	`I`
Crafting	`O`
Select Hotbar Slot	`1`
Loot All	`Q`
Tech / Talents	`P`
Move Item Between Containers	`CtrlLMB`
Split Stack	`ShiftLMB`
Cycle Hotbar	`Wheel`
Open Backpack Hotbar	`G`

Misc 7

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`F`
Map	`M`
Toggle Menu	`Tab`
Pause / Menu	`Esc`
Alternate Interact	`X`
Hide UI	`Num 9`
Photo Mode	`Num 8`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump	`Space`
Sprint	`Shift`
Crouch	`Ctrl`
Swap Camera (1st / 3rd Person)	`C`
Free Look	`Alt`

Building 4

Action	Shortcut
Rotate Building Piece	`R`
Destroy / Deconstruct Building Piece	`Y`
Raise Building Grid Offset	`PgUp`
Lower Building Grid Offset	`PgDn`

Combat 3

Action	Shortcut
Fire / Primary Use	`LMB`
Alternate Fire / Secondary Use	`RMB`
Reload	`R`

Tools 2

Action	Shortcut
Toggle Suit Light	`L`
Holster / Hands	`H`

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31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Icarus's control settings.

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Icarus controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Icarus?: Icarus, a survival & sandbox game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Icarus controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Icarus's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Icarus controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Icarus resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Icarus or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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