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Project Zomboid Keyboard & Controller Controls
Survival & Sandbox games →A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for Project Zomboid on PC. Covers movement, combat, interaction, inventory, vehicles, and menus for The Indie Stone's open-world zombie survival game.
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All Project Zomboid controls
31 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in Project Zomboid's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
Movement 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run | Shift |
| Sneak / Crouch | C |
| Sprint | Alt |
Vehicle 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Enter / Exit Vehicle | E |
| Start Engine | N |
| Toggle Headlights | F |
| Horn | Q |
| Switch Seat | Z |
| Vehicle Info Panel | U |
UI 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Health Panel | H |
| Open Map | M |
| Skills Panel | L |
| Pause | F2 |
| Toggle Chat | T |
| Survival Guide | F1 |
Combat 5
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Attack | LMB |
| Aim | Ctrl |
| Shove / Stomp | Space |
| Reload Firearm | R |
| Rack Firearm | X |
Interaction 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Cancel Action | Esc |
| Rotate Building Tile | R |
| Toggle Build / Move Mode | Tab |
Inventory 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Inventory | I |
| Toggle Crafting Menu | B |
| Hotbar Slots | 1then2then3then4then5 |
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Movement 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
Combat 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Aim | R-Stick |
| Shove / Stomp | LTL2L2ZL |
Interaction 1
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact | A✕AB |
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Project Zomboid controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for Project Zomboid?
- Project Zomboid, a survival & sandbox 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 Project Zomboid controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Project Zomboid's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does Project Zomboid support a controller?
- Yes — Project Zomboid 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 Project Zomboid controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official Project Zomboid resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Project Zomboid or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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