What are the default controls for Hotline Miami?

Hotline Miami, a action game, uses 15 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Hotline Miami controls?

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

Which platforms do these Hotline Miami controls cover?

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

Is this an official Hotline Miami resource?

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

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Hotline Miami Keyboard Controls

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Default PC keyboard and mouse controls for Hotline Miami, Dennaton's 2012 top-down action game where one hit kills. Covers movement, looking ahead and locking on, punching, shooting and finishing enemies, picking up and throwing weapons, and the instant level restart.

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All Hotline Miami keyboard controls

15 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Hotline Miami's control settings.

Layout

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

MMB · Lock On to Enemy

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←

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Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Punch	`LMB`
Shoot	`LMB`
Swing Melee Weapon	`LMB`
Finish Downed Enemy	`Space`
Take Human Shield (gun equipped)	`Space`

Movement 4

Action	Shortcut
Move Up	`W`
Move Left	`A`
Move Down	`S`
Move Right	`D`

Camera 2

Action	Shortcut
Look Ahead (hold)	`Shift`
Lock On to Enemy	`MMB`

Weapons 2

Action	Shortcut
Pick Up Weapon	`RMB`
Throw Weapon	`RMB`

General 2

Action	Shortcut
Restart Level	`R`
Interact / Open Door	`RMB`

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Hotline Miami controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Hotline Miami?: Hotline Miami, a action game, uses 15 default keybinds across 5 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Hotline Miami controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Hotline Miami's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Hotline Miami controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Hotline Miami resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Hotline Miami or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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