What are the default controls for Space Engineers?

Space Engineers, a simulation game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Space Engineers controls?

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

Which platforms do these Space Engineers controls cover?

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

Is this an official Space Engineers resource?

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

Space Engineers Keyboard controls

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A reference to the default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Space Engineers, Keen Software House's voxel-based sandbox building and survival simulation. Covers character movement, tools and block building, ship and cockpit functions, inventory, and camera.

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31 shortcuts

Tools/Building 10

Action	Shortcut
Primary Tool / Fire	`LMB`
Secondary Tool	`RMB`
Toolbar Slots 1-9	`1`
Color Palette	`P`
Switch Toolbar Page (Next / Previous)	`.`then`,`
Pick Color	`ShiftP`
Cut Grid	`CtrlX`
Copy Grid	`CtrlC`
Paste Grid	`CtrlV`
Toggle Symmetry	`N`

Movement 6

Action	Shortcut
Move (Forward/Left/Back/Right)	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Jump / Thrust Up	`Space`
Toggle Jetpack	`X`
Crouch / Thrust Down	`C`
Sprint	`Shift`
Roll Left / Roll Right	`Q`then`E`

Ship/Block Functions 6

Action	Shortcut
Exit Cockpit / Use / Interact	`F`
Toggle Inertial Dampeners	`Z`
Toggle Lights / Headlights	`L`
Toggle Parking Brake	`P`
Toggle Power / Reactors	`Y`
Toggle Broadcasting	`O`

Misc 5

Action	Shortcut
Open Game Menu	`Esc`
Toggle Helmet	`J`
Help / Key Bindings Screen	`F1`
Respawn	`Bksp`
Screenshot	`F4`

Inventory 2

Action	Shortcut
Open Inventory	`I`
Open Control Panel / Terminal	`K`

Camera 2

Action	Shortcut
Toggle First / Third Person View	`V`
Cycle HUD Modes	`Tab`

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

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Space Engineers controls — FAQ

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

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