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, Switch 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. Don't Starve Together also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. 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.

Don't Starve Together Keyboard & controller controls

Windows · Mac · Linux
25 default keybinds
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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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Layout

25 shortcuts

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	`1`then`2`then`3`then`4`then`5`then`6`then`7`then`8`then`9`then`0`
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	`Wheel`
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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Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

→

Actions 4

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Auto-Attack	`X■XY`
Primary Action	`A✕AB`
Secondary Action	`B●BA`
Inspect Self	`Y▲YX`

Movement 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Move Up	`L-Stick`

Inventory 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Open Crafting Menu	`LTL2L2ZL`

Map & Camera 3

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Toggle Map	`ViewShareView−`
Rotate Camera Left	`LBL1L1L`
Rotate Camera Right	`RBR1R1R`

Misc 1

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Pause / Options Menu	`MenuOptionsMenu+`

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25 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Don't Starve Together's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

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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, Switch 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. Don't Starve Together also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. 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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