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POSTAL Keyboard & Controller Controls
POSTAL is Running With Scissors' 1997 isometric shooter, reissued on Steam with a twin-stick scheme layered over the original controls. The keys below come from the default input table in the game's own source code, which RWS released in 2016: WASD walks the Postal Dude, the arrow keys aim and shoot, and the number row picks a weapon directly. Controller defaults are read from the same table.
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All POSTAL controls
31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in POSTAL's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see the Steam Deck buttons.
+ 3 more controls in the table below
+ 3 more controls in the table below
31 shortcuts
Weapons 13
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Next Weapon | ] |
| Previous Weapon | [ |
| Machine Gun | 1 |
| Shotgun | 2 |
| Spray Cannon | 3 |
| Grenades | 4 |
| Missiles | 5 |
| Heatseekers | 6 |
| Molotovs | 7 |
| Napalm | 8 |
| Flamethrower | 9 |
| Mines | 0 |
| No Weapon | ` |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Fire Up / Down / Left / Right | UPthen/thenDOWNthen/thenLEFTthen/thenRIGHT |
| Fire | Ctrl |
| Execute | X |
| Rejuvenate | Space |
| Suicide | K |
Display 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Targeting Aid | F2 |
| Toggle X-Ray View | F3 |
| Toggle Display Info | F4 |
| Enlarge Game View | =then/thenNum + |
| Reduce Game View | −then/thenNum − |
Game 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Menu | Esc |
| Next Level (Once the Goal Is Met) | F1 |
| Show Mission Goal | F5 |
| Pause | Pause |
Movement 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up / Down / Left / Right | Wthen/thenSthen/thenAthen/thenD |
| Duck | F |
| Walk (Hold) | Shift |
Multiplayer 1
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Talk | T |
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Weapons 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Next Weapon | R1 |
| Previous Weapon | L1 |
Combat 5
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Fire Up / Down / Left / Right | R-Stick |
| Fire | R2 |
| Execute | X |
| Rejuvenate | A |
| Suicide | Y |
Game 1
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Next Level (Once the Goal Is Met) | B |
Movement 2
| Action | Steam Deck |
|---|---|
| Move Up / Down / Left / Right | L-Stick |
| Duck | L2 |
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POSTAL controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for POSTAL?
- POSTAL, a shooter game, uses 31 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 POSTAL controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from POSTAL's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does POSTAL support a controller?
- Yes — POSTAL has full gamepad support. The Steam Deck button map is shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
- Which platforms do these POSTAL controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official POSTAL resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by POSTAL or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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