What are the default controls for Teardown?

Teardown, a survival & sandbox game, uses 31 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Teardown controls?

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

Which platforms do these Teardown controls cover?

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

Is this an official Teardown resource?

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

Teardown Keyboard controls

Windows
31 default keybinds
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Teardown is Tuxedo Labs' fully destructible voxel sandbox, where heist missions are solved by carving, blasting and bridging your own route before the alarm goes off. These default keyboard and mouse bindings cover movement, tools, grabbing and throwing, vehicles and photo mode.

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Layout

31 shortcuts

Tools 9

Action	Shortcut
Use Tool	`LMB`
Change Tool	`Wheel`
Tool Slot 1	`1`
Tool Slot 2	`2`
Tool Slot 3	`3`
Flashlight	`F`
Tool Slot 4	`4`
Tool Slot 5	`5`
Tool Slot 6	`6`

Movement 7

Action	Shortcut
Move Forward	`W`
Move Backward	`S`
Move Left	`A`
Move Right	`D`
Look	`Mouse`
Jump	`Space`
Crouch	`Ctrl`

Vehicles 5

Action	Shortcut
Accelerate	`W`
Brake / Reverse	`S`
Raise Vehicle Arm (Basket Lift)	`LMB`
Lower Vehicle Arm (Basket Lift)	`RMB`
Fire Tank Cannon	`LMB`

Interaction 4

Action	Shortcut
Interact	`E`
Grab Object (Hold)	`RMB`
Throw Held Object	`RMBLMB`
Grab Distance	`RMBWheel`

Photo Mode 4

Action	Shortcut
Photo Mode: Speed Up Camera	`Shift`
Photo Mode: Focus on Object	`LMB`
Photo Mode: Move Camera	`RMB`
Photo Mode: Zoom	`Wheel`

Interface 2

Action	Shortcut
Map	`Tab`
Pause Menu	`Esc`

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

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Teardown controls — FAQ

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

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