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Animal Well Keyboard & Controller Controls
Other games →Animal Well is a Metroidvania exploration game developed solo by Billy Basso, set inside a mysterious creature-filled well. Mastering its compact control set — movement, jump, item use, and inventory — is essential for uncovering its dense secrets and hidden puzzles.
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All Animal Well controls
18 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Animal Well's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
+ 1 more control in the table below
+ 1 more control in the table below
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | ARROW |
| Jump | Space |
| Move (WASD) | W |
| Move Left | LEFT |
| Move Right | RIGHT |
| Move Up / Climb | UP |
| Move Down / Drop | DOWN |
Actions 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Item / Attack | X |
| Open Inventory / Item Wheel | C |
| Interact | Z |
| Switch Item Left | 1 |
| Switch Item Right | 3 |
| Confirm / Interact (alternate) | Enter |
System 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause | Esc |
| Cancel / Back | Bksp |
| Pause (alternate) | P |
Navigation 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Open Map (alternate) | V |
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Movement 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Jump | A✕AB |
| Move Left | D-Pad ← |
| Move Right | D-Pad → |
| Move Up / Climb | D-Pad ↑ |
| Move Down / Drop | D-Pad ↓ |
Actions 6
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Use Item / Attack | X■XY |
| Open Inventory / Item Wheel | Y▲YX |
| Interact | A✕AB |
| Switch Item Left | LBL1L1L |
| Switch Item Right | RBR1R1R |
| Confirm / Interact (alternate) | B●BA |
System 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
Navigation 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Map | ViewShareView− |
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Animal Well controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Animal Well?
- Animal Well, a other game, uses 18 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 Animal Well controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Animal Well's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Animal Well support a controller?
- Yes — Animal Well 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 Animal Well controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Animal Well resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Animal Well or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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