What are the default controls for POSTAL Redux?

POSTAL Redux, 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 POSTAL Redux controls?

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

Does POSTAL Redux support a controller?

Yes — POSTAL Redux has full gamepad support. The PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these POSTAL Redux controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. POSTAL Redux also released on PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official POSTAL Redux resource?

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

POSTAL Redux Keyboard & controller controls

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POSTAL Redux is Running With Scissors' Unreal Engine 4 rebuild of the original 1997 isometric shooter, played as a twin-stick game: WASD or the left stick moves the Postal Dude while the arrow keys or the right stick aim. The bindings below are read from the game's own Controls screens, which list keyboard, mouse and controller defaults side by side.

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Layout

29 shortcuts

Weapons 12

Action	Shortcut
Next Weapon	`Wheel ↑`then`/`then`]`
Previous Weapon	`Wheel ↓`then`/`then`[`
Next Grenade	`E`
Previous Grenade	`Q`
Submachine Gun	`1`
Shotgun	`2`
Spray Cannon	`3`
Rockets	`4`
Heatseekers	`5`
Napalm	`6`
Flamethrower	`7`
Revolver	`8`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Up / Down / Left / Right	`W`then`/`then`S`then`/`then`A`then`/`then`D`
Aim Up / Down / Left / Right	`UP`then`/`then`DOWN`then`/`then`LEFT`then`/`then`RIGHT`
Duck	`F`
Move Forward (Tank Controls)	`Num 8`
Move Back (Tank Controls)	`Num 5`
Turn Left (Tank Controls)	`Num 4`
Turn Right (Tank Controls)	`Num 6`

Combat 4

Action	Shortcut
Fire Weapon	`LMB`then`/`then`Ctrl`
Throw Grenade / Place Mine	`RMB`then`/`then`Alt`
Execute	`X`
Suicide	`K`

System 3

Action	Shortcut
Pause Menu	`Esc`
Menu Confirm	`Enter`
Menu Back	`Bksp`then`/`then`Esc`

Multiplayer 3

Action	Shortcut
Text Chat	`T`
Player List	`Tab`
View Teammate	`F4`

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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Num

−

⏎

Weapons 4

Action	PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Next Weapon	`R1R1R`
Previous Weapon	`L1L1L`
Next Grenade	`D-Pad →`
Previous Grenade	`D-Pad ←`

Movement 3

Action	PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move Up / Down / Left / Right	`L-Stick`
Aim Up / Down / Left / Right	`R-Stick`
Duck	`✕AB`

Combat 4

Action	PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Fire Weapon	`R2R2ZR`
Throw Grenade / Place Mine	`L2L2ZL`
Execute	`■XY`
Suicide	`ShareView−`

System 3

Action	PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Pause Menu	`OptionsMenu+`
Menu Confirm	`✕AB`
Menu Back	`●BA`

Multiplayer 1

Action	PlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Player List	`D-Pad ↑`

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29 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in POSTAL Redux's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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POSTAL Redux controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for POSTAL Redux?: POSTAL Redux, 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 POSTAL Redux controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from POSTAL Redux's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does POSTAL Redux support a controller?: Yes — POSTAL Redux has full gamepad support. The PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these POSTAL Redux controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. POSTAL Redux also released on PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official POSTAL Redux resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by POSTAL Redux or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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All POSTAL Redux controls

Weapons 12

Movement 7

Combat 4

System 3

Multiplayer 3

Weapons 4

Movement 3

Combat 4

System 3

Multiplayer 1

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