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Windows · 29 default keybinds

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Grounded Keyboard & Controller Controls

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A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Grounded on PC. Covers movement, combat, building, inventory and crafting, and interface bindings so you can survive the backyard. All keys can be reassigned in Options > Controls.

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All Grounded controls

Layout

29 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Grounded's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.

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Movement 8

Action Shortcut
Move Forward W
Move Backward S
Strafe Left A
Strafe Right D
Jump / Swim Up Space
Sprint (hold) / Glide Shift
Crouch / Swim Down Ctrl
Autorun N

Inventory/Crafting 7

Action Shortcut
Open Inventory I
Open Crafting Menu C
HotPouch Slots 1-8 1then2then3then4then5then6then7then8
Equip Item F
Consume Item Space
HotPouch Radial V
Drop Item Z

Building 5

Action Shortcut
Place Building LMB
Rotate Building Right Q
Rotate Building Left E
Toggle Building Radial B
Cancel Building RMB

Misc 4

Action Shortcut
Toggle Map M
Chat Enter
Emote Radial H
Push to Talk (hold) Alt

Combat 3

Action Shortcut
Attack LMB
Block RMB
Throw R

Tools 2

Action Shortcut
Interact / Use E
Cancel Interaction X

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Grounded controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Grounded?
Grounded, a survival & sandbox game, uses 29 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 Grounded controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Grounded's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Grounded support a controller?
Yes — Grounded 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 Grounded controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Grounded resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Grounded or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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