Vampire Survivors Keyboard & controller controls
- Windows · Mac
- 20 default keybinds
- ✓ Steam Deck ready
- Roguelike →
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Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror auto-shooter roguelite by poncle where your only direct input is moving your character — weapons fire automatically. Mastering the handful of controls (movement, pausing, navigating upgrade screens, and cycling game speed) is essential to surviving the 30-minute onslaught.
All Vampire Survivors controls
UI Navigation 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Confirm / Select Upgrade | Enter |
| Confirm / Select (Alt) | Space |
| Cancel / Back | Esc |
| Navigate Menu Up | UP |
| Navigate Menu Down | DOWN |
| Navigate Menu Left | LEFT |
| Navigate Menu Right | RIGHT |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Move Up (Arrow) | UP |
| Move Down (Arrow) | DOWN |
| Move Left (Arrow) | LEFT |
| Move Right (Arrow) | RIGHT |
Game Controls 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Open Map | Esc |
| Skip Chest Animation | Esc |
| Cycle Game Speed | Tab |
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UI Navigation 9
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Confirm / Select Upgrade | A✕AB |
| Confirm / Select (Alt) | A✕AB |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| Navigate Menu Up | L-Stick |
| Navigate Menu Down | L-Stick |
| Navigate Menu Left | L-Stick |
| Navigate Menu Right | L-Stick |
| Scroll Options / Page Up | LBL1L1L |
| Scroll Options / Page Down | RBR1R1R |
Movement 8
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Up | L-Stick |
| Move Down | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Move Up (Arrow) | D-Pad ↑ |
| Move Down (Arrow) | D-Pad ↓ |
| Move Left (Arrow) | D-Pad ← |
| Move Right (Arrow) | D-Pad → |
Game Controls 2
| Action | XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck |
|---|---|
| Pause / Open Map | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Skip Chest Animation | B●BA |
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20 default keybinds across 3 categories. Most can be reassigned in Vampire Survivors's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.
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Vampire Survivors controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Vampire Survivors?
- Vampire Survivors, a roguelike game, uses 20 default keybinds across 3 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Vampire Survivors controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Vampire Survivors's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Vampire Survivors support a controller?
- Yes — Vampire Survivors has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Vampire Survivors controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Vampire Survivors also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Vampire Survivors resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Vampire Survivors or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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