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Alan Wake Keyboard & Controller Controls
Default keyboard, mouse and Xbox controller layout for Remedy's 2012 PC release of Alan Wake, the psychological thriller where light is a weapon. Burn the darkness off the Taken with a boosted flashlight, then finish them with a revolver or shotgun.
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All Alan Wake controls
27 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Alan Wake's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
27 shortcuts
Movement 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Sprint / Dodge (with a direction) | Shift |
| Look Around | Mouse |
| Jump | Space |
| Focus | F |
| Toggle Camera Side | Tab |
Combat 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Shoot | LMB |
| Boost Flashlight (aim on pad) | RMB |
| Change Batteries | Q |
| Reload Weapon | R |
| Throw Flare / Flashbang | MMB |
| Hold a Lit Flare (hold) | MMB |
Driving 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter Vehicle | E |
| Accelerate | W |
| Brake / Reverse | S |
| Steer Left | A |
| Steer Right | D |
| Boost Headlights | RMB |
Weapons 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Select Weapon | Wheel |
| Two-Handed Weapon | 1 |
| Pistol | 2 |
| Flare Gun | 3 |
| Flare / Flashbang | 4 |
Interaction 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use / Exit Minigame | E |
| Start Generator | E |
| Read Manuscripts | F5 |
| Time Generator Flywheel (in the green) | LMB |
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Movement 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Sprint / Dodge (with a direction) | L1 |
| Look Around | R-Stick |
| Jump | A |
| Focus | L3 |
| Toggle Camera Side | R3 |
Combat 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Shoot | R2 |
| Boost Flashlight (aim on pad) | L2 |
| Change Batteries | Y |
| Reload Weapon | X |
| Throw Flare / Flashbang | R1 |
| Hold a Lit Flare (hold) | R1 |
Driving 6
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Enter Vehicle | B |
| Accelerate | R2 |
| Brake / Reverse | L2 |
| Steer Left | L-Stick |
| Steer Right | L-Stick |
| Boost Headlights | A |
Interaction 4
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Use / Exit Minigame | B |
| Start Generator | B |
| Read Manuscripts | View |
| Time Generator Flywheel (in the green) | A |
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Alan Wake controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Alan Wake?
- Alan Wake, a horror game, uses 27 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 Alan Wake controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Alan Wake's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Alan Wake support a controller?
- Yes — Alan Wake has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these Alan Wake controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Alan Wake resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Alan Wake or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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