Sleeping Dogs Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows
- 34 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Action →
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United Front's Hong Kong open world puts an undercover cop in the Triads, and its melee is built on one key: the counter, which shares a button with every social interaction and with getting into a car. Square Enix's manual prints both the keyboard and the pad layout, and both are below.
All Sleeping Dogs controls
34 shortcuts
Driving 14
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | W |
| Brake / Reverse (hold) | S |
| Steer Left | A |
| Steer Right | D |
| Action Hijack | Shift |
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | RMB |
| Emergency Brake | Space |
| Shoot | LMB |
| Ram Attack | Ctrl |
| Aim Weapon | F |
| Horn / Siren | H |
| Hire a Taxi | RMB |
| Motorcycle Lean Back | Ctrl |
| Motorcycle Lean Forward | Alt |
Combat 10
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Light Strike / Shoot Weapon | LMB |
| Counter / Social / Use Prop / Enter Vehicle | RMB |
| Heavy Strike (hold) | LMB |
| Aim Weapon | Shift |
| Reload / Pick Up / Equip Weapon | R |
| Grab / Pick Up Character Off Ground | F |
| Melee Attack with Weapon | E |
| Stow / Equip Pistol (tap) | DOWN |
| Toggle Alt Fire (flashlight / grenade launcher) | Wheel |
| Drop Weapon (hold) | DOWN |
On Foot 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Movement | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint (hold) | Space |
| Rotate Camera / Target | Mouse |
| Vault (tap) | Space |
| Cover | Ctrl |
Interface 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open PDA | UP |
| View Map | Tab |
| Pause | Esc |
| Close PDA | Bksp |
| Change Radio Stations | LEFTthenRIGHT |
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+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
32 shortcuts
Driving 14
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | RTR2R2 |
| Brake / Reverse (hold) | LTL2L2 |
| Steer Left | L-Stick |
| Steer Right | L-Stick |
| Action Hijack | A✕A |
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | Y▲Y |
| Emergency Brake | B●B |
| Shoot | RBR1R1 |
| Ram Attack | X■X |
| Aim Weapon | LBL1L1 |
| Horn / Siren | RSR3R3 |
| Hire a Taxi | Y▲Y |
| Motorcycle Lean Back | L-Stick |
| Motorcycle Lean Forward | L-Stick |
Combat 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Light Strike / Shoot Weapon | X■X |
| Counter / Social / Use Prop / Enter Vehicle | Y▲Y |
| Heavy Strike (hold) | X■X |
| Aim Weapon | LTL2L2 |
| Reload / Pick Up / Equip Weapon | RBR1R1 |
| Grab / Pick Up Character Off Ground | B●B |
| Stow / Equip Pistol (tap) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Toggle Alt Fire (flashlight / grenade launcher) | RSR3R3 |
| Drop Weapon (hold) | D-Pad ↓ |
On Foot 5
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Movement | L-Stick |
| Sprint (hold) | A✕A |
| Rotate Camera / Target | R-Stick |
| Vault (tap) | A✕A |
| Cover | LBL1L1 |
Interface 4
| Action | XboxPlayStationSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Open PDA | D-Pad ↑ |
| View Map | ViewShareView |
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu |
| Change Radio Stations | D-Pad ← |
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34 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sleeping Dogs's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Sleeping Dogs controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Sleeping Dogs?
- Sleeping Dogs, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Sleeping Dogs controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sleeping Dogs's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Sleeping Dogs support a controller?
- Yes — Sleeping Dogs 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 Sleeping Dogs controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Sleeping Dogs also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Sleeping Dogs resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sleeping Dogs or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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