What are the default controls for Dead Space 2?

Dead Space 2, a horror game, uses 33 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Dead Space 2 controls?

Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dead Space 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.

Does Dead Space 2 support a controller?

Yes — Dead Space 2 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.

Which platforms do these Dead Space 2 controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Dead Space 2 resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dead Space 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Windows · 33 default keybinds

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Dead Space 2 Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default controls for Visceral's 2011 Dead Space 2, taken from the game's own PC and Xbox 360 manuals. Covers Isaac's movement and Zero-G flight, aim-gated weapon fire, Stasis and Telekinesis, the RIG holographic menus, and the multiplayer Human and Necromorph schemes.

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All Dead Space 2 controls

33 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in Dead Space 2's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

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+ 1 more control in the table below

33 shortcuts

Movement 9

Action	Shortcut
Move	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Run (hold)	`Shift`
Look / Aim	`Mouse`
Move Forward	`W`
Activate Zero-G	`Alt`
Move Left	`A`
Move Back	`S`
Move Right	`D`
Re-orient in Zero-G	`Shift`

Combat 7

Action	Shortcut
Aim (hold)	`RMB`
Fire Weapon (while aiming)	`LMB`
Stomp	`Space`
Reload	`R`
Alt. Fire (while aiming)	`Space`
Melee	`LMB`
Aim Toggle	`Caps Lock`

Weapons/Stasis 7

Action	Shortcut
Stasis (while aiming)	`C`
Telekinesis (while aiming)	`F`
Recharge Stasis	`C`
Select Weapon 1	`1`
Select Weapon 2	`2`
Select Weapon 3	`3`
Select Weapon 4	`4`

Multiplayer 5

Action	Shortcut
Scoreboard (multiplayer)	`Tab`
Jump / Sprint (Necromorph)	`Space`
Online Menu (multiplayer)	`Esc`
Drop / Toggle Wall-Walk (Lurker)	`F`
Grapple (Necromorph)	`E`

Inventory/Items 2

Action	Shortcut
Quick Heal	`Q`
RIG (Inventory / Mission / Database)	`Tab`

Misc 2

Action	Shortcut
Locator (objective marker)	`B`
Pause Menu	`Esc`

Interaction 1

Action	Shortcut
Action / Confirm	`E`

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Action	Steam Deck
Move	`L-Stick`
Run (hold)	`L1`
Look / Aim	`R-Stick`
Activate Zero-G	`L3`
Re-orient in Zero-G	`R1`

Action	Steam Deck
Aim (hold)	`L2`
Fire Weapon (while aiming)	`R2`
Stomp	`R1`
Reload	`X`
Alt. Fire (while aiming)	`R1`
Melee	`R2`

Action	Steam Deck
Stasis (while aiming)	`Y`
Telekinesis (while aiming)	`B`
Recharge Stasis	`Y`

Action	Steam Deck
Scoreboard (multiplayer)	`View`
Jump / Sprint (Necromorph)	`A`
Online Menu (multiplayer)	`Menu`
Drop / Toggle Wall-Walk (Lurker)	`B`

Action	Steam Deck
Quick Heal	`B`
RIG (Inventory / Mission / Database)	`View`

Action	Steam Deck
Locator (objective marker)	`R3`
Pause Menu	`Menu`

Action	Steam Deck
Action / Confirm	`A`

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Dead Space 2 controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Dead Space 2?: Dead Space 2, a horror game, uses 33 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Dead Space 2 controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Dead Space 2's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Dead Space 2 support a controller?: Yes — Dead Space 2 has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these Dead Space 2 controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Dead Space 2 resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Dead Space 2 or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Movement 9

Combat 7

Weapons/Stasis 7

Multiplayer 5

Inventory/Items 2

Misc 2

Interaction 1

Movement 5

Combat 6

Weapons/Stasis 3

Multiplayer 4

Inventory/Items 2

Misc 2

Interaction 1

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Movement 9

Combat 7

Weapons/Stasis 7

Multiplayer 5

Inventory/Items 2

Misc 2

Interaction 1

Movement 5

Combat 6

Weapons/Stasis 3

Multiplayer 4

Inventory/Items 2

Misc 2

Interaction 1

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