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Don't Starve Together Keyboard & Controller Controls
Survival & Sandbox games →A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Don't Starve Together on PC. Covers movement, combat, the inventory hotbar, crafting, the map, and multiplayer chat so you can survive Klei's cooperative wilderness survival game. All keys are rebindable in the Options menu.
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All Don't Starve Together controls
25 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Don't Starve Together'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
Actions 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Auto-Attack | F |
| Primary Action | LMB |
| Auto-Action / Interact | Space |
| Secondary Action | RMB |
| Force Attack | CtrlF |
| Inspect / Examine (modifier) | AltLMB |
| Auto-Attack Allied Creature | AltF |
| Inspect Self | I |
Movement 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Move To Cursor | LMB |
Inventory 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Use Hotbar Slots 1-10 | 1then2then3then4then5then6then7then8then9then0 |
| Open Crafting Menu | C |
| Use Hotbar Slots 11-12 | −then= |
| Split Stack / Drop One (modifier) | CtrlLMB |
| Move Whole Stack (modifier) | ShiftLMB |
Map & Camera 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Map | Tab |
| Zoom In / Out | SCROLL |
| Rotate Camera Left | Q |
| Rotate Camera Right | E |
Misc 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Options Menu | Esc |
| Hide HUD | CtrlH |
Multiplayer 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Global Chat | Y |
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Actions 4
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Auto-Attack | X■XY |
| Primary Action | A✕AB |
| Secondary Action | B●BA |
| Inspect Self | Y▲YX |
Movement 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Up | L-Stick |
Inventory 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Crafting Menu | LTL2L2ZL |
Map & Camera 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Toggle Map | ViewShareView− |
| Rotate Camera Left | LBL1L1L |
| Rotate Camera Right | RBR1R1R |
Misc 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Options Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Don't Starve Together controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Don't Starve Together?
- Don't Starve Together, a survival & sandbox game, uses 25 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 Don't Starve Together controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Don't Starve Together's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Don't Starve Together support a controller?
- Yes — Don't Starve Together 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 Don't Starve Together controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Don't Starve Together resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Don't Starve Together or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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