What are the default controls for Paralives?

Paralives, a simulation game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Paralives controls?

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

Which platforms do these Paralives controls cover?

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

Is this an official Paralives resource?

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

Windows · Mac · 34 default keybinds

Paralives Keyboard Controls

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Paralives is an indie life-simulation game with a grid-free build mode for designing homes and managing the lives of your Parafolk. These default PC keybinds cover camera movement, build and edit tools, time controls, and live mode, and can all be remapped under Settings > Key Bindings.

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All Paralives keyboard controls

Layout

34 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Paralives's control settings.

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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+ 5 more controls in the table below

Build/Edit 11

Action	Shortcut
Undo	`CtrlZ`
Redo	`CtrlY`
Delete object	`Del`
Toggle grid	`G`
Rotate 45 degrees counterclockwise	`,`
Rotate 45 degrees clockwise	`.`
Rotate 90 degrees	`X`
Floor up	`PAGE_UP`
Floor down	`PAGE_DOWN`
Wall visibility forward	`HOME`
Wall visibility backward	`END`

Camera 7

Action	Shortcut
Move camera	`W`
Move camera (left / back / right)	`A`
Pivot camera left	`Q`
Pivot camera right	`E`
Center camera on Para	`F`
Zoom in	`=`
Zoom out	`−`

Tools 6

Action	Shortcut
Build wall	`B`
Pipette (copy style) mode	`I`
Sledgehammer mode	`K`
Lot mode	`L`
Show catalog	`O`
Search catalog	`CtrlF`

Interface 5

Action	Shortcut
Toggle modes	`Tab`
Town map	`M`
Quick save	`F5`
Photo mode	`P`
Open cheat console	`CtrlF1`

Time 4

Action	Shortcut
Pause time	`Space`
Time speed 1 (normal)	`1`
Time speed 2 (fast)	`2`
Time speed 3 (ultra)	`3`

Live Mode 1

Action	Shortcut
Select all household Parafolk	`CtrlU`

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Paralives controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Paralives?: Paralives, a simulation game, uses 34 default keybinds across 6 categories. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Paralives controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Paralives's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Which platforms do these Paralives controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Paralives resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Paralives or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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