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Phasmophobia Keyboard & Controller Controls
Horror games →A complete reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Phasmophobia on PC. Learn the default keybindings for movement, sprinting and crouching, using and placing ghost-hunting equipment, swapping your inventory, the journal, and local and global voice chat so you can survive every investigation in Kinetic Games' co-op horror game.
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All Phasmophobia controls
21 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Phasmophobia's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | Shift |
| Look / Rotate Camera | Mouse |
| Crouch (toggle) | C |
Equipment 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Primary Use (UV light, photo) | RMB |
| Interact (doors, switches) | LMB |
| Secondary Use / Place Item | F |
| Flashlight (toggle) | T |
| Grab / Rotate Object (hold) | LMB |
Inventory 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pick Up Item | E |
| Swap / Switch Item | Q |
| Drop Item | G |
| Switch Held Item (scroll) | Wheel ↑ |
| Switch Held Item (scroll back) | Wheel ↓ |
Interface 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Journal | J |
| Pause / Open Menu | Esc |
Communication 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Local Push to Talk (hold) | V |
| Global Push to Talk (hold) | B |
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Movement 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Run / Sprint (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
| Look / Rotate Camera | R-Stick |
| Crouch (toggle) | RSR3R3RS |
Equipment 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Primary Use (UV light, photo) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Interact (doors, switches) | X■XY |
| Secondary Use / Place Item | LTL2L2ZL |
| Flashlight (toggle) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Grab / Rotate Object (hold) | X■XY |
Inventory 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pick Up Item | X■XY |
| Swap / Switch Item | Y▲YX |
| Drop Item | B●BA |
Interface 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Journal | D-Pad ↑ |
Communication 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Local Push to Talk (hold) | LBL1L1L |
| Global Push to Talk (hold) | RBR1R1R |
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Phasmophobia controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Phasmophobia?
- Phasmophobia, a horror game, uses 21 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 Phasmophobia controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Phasmophobia's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Phasmophobia support a controller?
- Yes — Phasmophobia has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Phasmophobia controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Phasmophobia resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Phasmophobia or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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