What are the default controls for Sleeping Dogs?

Sleeping Dogs, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap Sleeping Dogs controls?

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

Does Sleeping Dogs support a controller?

Yes — Sleeping Dogs 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 Sleeping Dogs controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Sleeping Dogs also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official Sleeping Dogs resource?

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

Windows · 34 default keybinds

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Sleeping Dogs Keyboard & Controller Controls

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United Front's Hong Kong open world puts an undercover cop in the Triads, and its melee is built on one key: the counter, which shares a button with every social interaction and with getting into a car. Square Enix's manual prints both the keyboard and the pad layout, and both are below.

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All Sleeping Dogs controls

34 default keybinds across 4 categories. Most can be reassigned in Sleeping Dogs's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

Esc

F10

F11

F12

⌫ Back

Tab

[

]

Caps

;

Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

↓

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+ 1 more control in the table below

34 shortcuts

Driving 14

Action	Shortcut
Accelerate	`W`
Brake / Reverse (hold)	`S`
Steer Left	`A`
Steer Right	`D`
Action Hijack	`Shift`
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`RMB`
Emergency Brake	`Space`
Shoot	`LMB`
Ram Attack	`Ctrl`
Aim Weapon	`F`
Horn / Siren	`H`
Hire a Taxi	`RMB`
Motorcycle Lean Back	`Ctrl`
Motorcycle Lean Forward	`Alt`

Combat 10

Action	Shortcut
Light Strike / Shoot Weapon	`LMB`
Counter / Social / Use Prop / Enter Vehicle	`RMB`
Heavy Strike (hold)	`LMB`
Aim Weapon	`Shift`
Reload / Pick Up / Equip Weapon	`R`
Grab / Pick Up Character Off Ground	`F`
Melee Attack with Weapon	`E`
Stow / Equip Pistol (tap)	`DOWN`
Toggle Alt Fire (flashlight / grenade launcher)	`Wheel`
Drop Weapon (hold)	`DOWN`

On Foot 5

Action	Shortcut
Movement	`W`then`A`then`S`then`D`
Sprint (hold)	`Space`
Rotate Camera / Target	`Mouse`
Vault (tap)	`Space`
Cover	`Ctrl`

Interface 5

Action	Shortcut
Open PDA	`UP`
View Map	`Tab`
Pause	`Esc`
Close PDA	`Bksp`
Change Radio Stations	`LEFT`then`RIGHT`

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Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Accelerate	`RTR2R2`
Brake / Reverse (hold)	`LTL2L2`
Steer Left	`L-Stick`
Steer Right	`L-Stick`
Action Hijack	`A✕A`
Enter / Exit Vehicle	`Y▲Y`
Emergency Brake	`B●B`
Shoot	`RBR1R1`
Ram Attack	`X■X`
Aim Weapon	`LBL1L1`
Horn / Siren	`RSR3R3`
Hire a Taxi	`Y▲Y`
Motorcycle Lean Back	`L-Stick`
Motorcycle Lean Forward	`L-Stick`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Light Strike / Shoot Weapon	`X■X`
Counter / Social / Use Prop / Enter Vehicle	`Y▲Y`
Heavy Strike (hold)	`X■X`
Aim Weapon	`LTL2L2`
Reload / Pick Up / Equip Weapon	`RBR1R1`
Grab / Pick Up Character Off Ground	`B●B`
Stow / Equip Pistol (tap)	`D-Pad ↓`
Toggle Alt Fire (flashlight / grenade launcher)	`RSR3R3`
Drop Weapon (hold)	`D-Pad ↓`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Movement	`L-Stick`
Sprint (hold)	`A✕A`
Rotate Camera / Target	`R-Stick`
Vault (tap)	`A✕A`
Cover	`LBL1L1`

Action	XboxPlayStationSteam Deck
Open PDA	`D-Pad ↑`
View Map	`ViewShareView`
Pause	`MenuOptionsMenu`
Change Radio Stations	`D-Pad ←`

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Sleeping Dogs controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for Sleeping Dogs?: Sleeping Dogs, a action game, uses 34 default keybinds across 4 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap Sleeping Dogs controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from Sleeping Dogs's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does Sleeping Dogs support a controller?: Yes — Sleeping Dogs 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 Sleeping Dogs controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Sleeping Dogs also released on Xbox and PlayStation, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official Sleeping Dogs resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sleeping Dogs or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Driving 14

Combat 10

On Foot 5

Interface 5

Driving 14

Combat 9

On Foot 5

Interface 4

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Combat 10

On Foot 5

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Combat 9

On Foot 5

Interface 4

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