What are the default controls for Postal III?

Postal III, a shooter game, uses 21 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Postal III controls?

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

Which platforms do these Postal III controls cover?

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

Is this an official Postal III resource?

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

Postal III Keyboard controls

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Postal III is Trashmasters' Source-engine sequel set in the town of Catharsis, played third-person along either a Good path of stuns and arrests or an Insane one of hostages and carnage. The keys below are the defaults from the manual that ships with the Steam release; there is no jump key — Space takes cover, and pressing it again with W climbs or vaults the obstacle.

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Layout

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Strafe Left	`A`
Strafe Right	`D`
Sprint (Short Burst, Uses Stamina)	`ShiftW`
Take Cover	`Space`
Climb / Vault Obstacle (From Cover)	`Space`then`SpaceW`

Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Primary Attack	`LMB`
Alternate Attack / Aimed Shot	`RMB`
Kick	`E`
Reload	`R`
Upgrade Weapon (Cat Silencer / Cat Grenade / Cat Rocket)	`Q`

Weapons 3

Action	Shortcut
Cycle Weapons	`Wheel`
Previous Weapon	`X`
Next Weapon	`C`

Interaction 3

Action	Shortcut
Use / Pick Up (Items, Cats, Monkey, Buttons)	`F`
Arrest Stunned Target (Good Path)	`F`
Take Human Shield (Insane Path)	`F`

Interface 3

Action	Shortcut
Notepad (Current Objectives)	`Tab`
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Skip Cutscene (Already Seen)	`Esc`

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21 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Postal III's control settings.

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Postal III controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Postal III?: Postal III, a shooter game, uses 21 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Postal III controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Postal III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Postal III controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Postal III resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Postal III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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