Little Nightmares III Keyboard & Controller Controls
Horror games →Default PC keyboard-and-mouse and Xbox controller controls for Little Nightmares III, the atmospheric two-player co-op puzzle-platformer from Supermassive Games and Bandai Namco. Covers movement, climbing and grabbing, calling your AI or co-op partner, and using Low's bow and Alone's wrench.
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All Little Nightmares III controls
13 default keybinds across 5 categories. Most can be reassigned in Little Nightmares III'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
Movement 8
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Jump / Climb / Throw | Space |
| Move Back | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Camera / Look | Mouse |
| Crouch / Slide | Ctrl |
Actions 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use Tool / Grab | LMB |
| Equip / Unequip Weapon | F |
Items 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Flashlight / Umbrella | E |
Co-op 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Call Companion | Q |
Interface 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | Esc |
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Movement 8
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Jump / Climb / Throw | A✕AB |
| Move Back | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint | X■XY |
| Camera / Look | R-Stick |
| Crouch / Slide | LBL1L1L |
Actions 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact / Use Tool / Grab | RBR1R1R |
| Equip / Unequip Weapon | B●BA |
Co-op 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Call Companion | Y▲YX |
Interface 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Pause / Menu | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
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Little Nightmares III controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Little Nightmares III?
- Little Nightmares III, a horror game, uses 13 default keybinds across 5 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
- Can you remap Little Nightmares III controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Little Nightmares III's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Little Nightmares III support a controller?
- Yes — Little Nightmares III 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 Little Nightmares III controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Little Nightmares III resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Little Nightmares III or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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