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Dave the Diver Keyboard & Controller Controls
Adventure games →Default controls for Dave the Diver, MINTROCKET's hit indie game blending deep-sea diving action with sushi restaurant management. Covers movement, underwater combat, fishing mechanics, surface activities, and UI navigation for both keyboard/mouse and gamepad.
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All Dave the Diver controls
40 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dave the Diver'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
Interface 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Smartphone / Blue Hole Status | Esc |
| Confirm / OK | Enter |
| Cancel / Back | Esc |
| Open Map | M |
| Navigate Menus | UPthenDOWNthenLEFTthenRIGHT |
| Skip Cutscene | C |
| Switch Tab / Change Page (left) | Q |
| Switch Tab / Change Page (right) | E |
| Mini Map Toggle | U |
| Guide / Help | H |
| Settings | P |
| Hide Mini Map | I |
| Zoom Map | SCROLL |
Restaurant 9
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Sushi Restaurant – Select Seat 1 | 1 |
| Open Sushi Bar | 2 |
| Time Skip | T |
| Sushi Restaurant – Select Seat 2 | 2 |
| Sushi Restaurant – Select Seat 3 | 3 |
| Sushi Restaurant – Select Seat 4 | 4 |
| Clean / Wipe Down | 1 |
| Discard Item | D |
| Change Menu / Chicken Name | N |
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move | WthenAthenSthenD |
| Move Forward | W |
| Dash / Sprint | Space |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Right | D |
| Auxiliary Move (sprint modifier) | Shift |
| Short Dash | Alt |
Underwater Combat 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Aim / Harpoon aim (hold) | RMB |
| Shoot / Attack | LMB |
| Melee Attack | F |
| Switch Weapon / Flip Pages | Q |
| Use Item / Activate | E |
| Sub-action | X |
| Grab | C |
| Disassemble Weapon | Z |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Talk with NPC | E |
| Interact with Object (secondary) | Q |
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Interface 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Smartphone / Blue Hole Status | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| Confirm / OK | A✕AB |
| Cancel / Back | B●BA |
| Open Map | ViewShareView− |
| Navigate Menus | D-Pad ↑ |
| Skip Cutscene | B●BA |
| Switch Tab / Change Page (left) | LBL1L1L |
| Switch Tab / Change Page (right) | RBR1R1R |
Restaurant 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Sushi Bar | D-Pad ↑ |
| Time Skip | D-Pad ↓ |
| Clean / Wipe Down | D-Pad ← |
Movement 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move | L-Stick |
| Dash / Sprint | A✕AB |
| Auxiliary Move (sprint modifier) | LSL3L3LS |
Underwater Combat 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Aim / Harpoon aim (hold) | RTR2R2ZR |
| Shoot / Attack | A✕AB |
| Melee Attack | B●BA |
| Switch Weapon / Flip Pages | LBL1L1L |
| Use Item / Activate | X■XY |
| Sub-action | Y▲YX |
| Grab | RBR1R1R |
Interaction 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Talk with NPC | A✕AB |
| Interact with Object (secondary) | X■XY |
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Dave the Diver controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Dave the Diver?
- Dave the Diver, a adventure game, uses 40 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 Dave the Diver controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dave the Diver's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Dave the Diver support a controller?
- Yes — Dave the Diver 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 Dave the Diver controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Dave the Diver resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dave the Diver or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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