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Core Keeper Keyboard & Controller Controls
Survival & Sandbox games →Core Keeper is Pugstorm and Fireshine's top-down sandbox survival game where you mine, build, farm, and battle bosses in a vast underground cavern. These default keyboard, mouse, and controller bindings cover movement, mining and combat, inventory and hotbar management, building, the interface, and the map.
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All Core Keeper controls
34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Core Keeper's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
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Inventory & Hotbar 15
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Inventory | Tab |
| Hotbar Slot 1 | 1 |
| Hotbar Slot 2 | 2 |
| Hotbar Slot 3 | 3 |
| Hotbar Slot 4 | 4 |
| Equip Next Item | Wheel ↓ |
| Equip Previous Item | Wheel ↑ |
| Sort Inventory | R |
| Quick Stack to Chest | Q |
| Hotbar Slot 5 | 5 |
| Move Item to Other Inventory | ShiftLMB |
| Split Half Stack | ShiftRMB |
| Drop Item to World | Ctrl |
| Take Ten from Stack | CtrlRMB |
| Take One from Stack | RMB |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Aim / Cursor | Mouse |
Combat & Tools 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack / Mine | LMB |
| Use / Place Item | RMB |
| Interact | E |
| Toggle Torch (hold) | Shift |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | Esc |
| Close / Cancel | Esc |
| Open Chat | Enter |
| Toggle UI | CtrlU |
Map 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Map | M |
| Zoom In Map | Wheel ↑ |
| Zoom Out Map | Wheel ↓ |
| Ping Map | MMB |
Building & Placement 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Place / Build | RMB |
| Confirm / Select | LMB |
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Inventory & Hotbar 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Toggle Inventory | X■XY |
| Equip Next Item | RBR1R1R |
| Equip Previous Item | LBL1L1L |
Movement 5
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Up | L-Stick |
| Move Down | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Aim / Cursor | R-Stick |
Combat & Tools 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Attack / Mine | RTR2R2ZR |
| Use / Place Item | LTL2L2ZL |
| Interact | A✕AB |
| Toggle Torch (hold) | LSL3L3LS |
Interface 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Close / Cancel | B●BA |
Map 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Toggle Map | Y▲YX |
Building & Placement 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Place / Build | LTL2L2ZL |
| Confirm / Select | A✕AB |
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Core Keeper controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Core Keeper?
- Core Keeper, a survival & sandbox game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Core Keeper controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Core Keeper's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Core Keeper support a controller?
- Yes — Core Keeper 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 Core Keeper controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Core Keeper resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Core Keeper or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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