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The Alters Keyboard & Controller Controls
Survival & Sandbox games →The Alters is 11 bit studios' sci-fi survival and base-management game in which a lone worker, Jan Dolski, clones alternate versions of himself to crew a mobile base on a hostile planet. These are its default keyboard/mouse and Xbox controller bindings.
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All The Alters controls
29 default keybinds across 6 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Alters'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 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Sprint | Shift |
| Look / Camera | Mouse |
| Walk (Toggle) | Ctrl |
Map/Computer 7
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Map | M |
| Alter Management / Assignments | C |
| Open Storage | O |
| Open Manual | L |
| Map Zoom In | Wheel ↑ |
| Map Zoom Out | Wheel ↓ |
| Pan Map Camera | MMB |
Tools 6
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Tool Wheel | Q |
| Aim | RMB |
| Illuminate / Luminator | LMB |
| Switch Pylons / Send Scan Wave | F |
| Unequip Tool | Esc |
| Recharge Tool | R |
Interface 4
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Open Hub | Tab |
| Pause | P |
| View News Feed | Alt |
| Skip Dialogue / Cutscene | Space |
Building 3
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Place Structure | LMB |
| Retrieve Structure | RMB |
| Continuous Building (Hold) | Shift |
Interaction 2
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Interact | E |
| Talk to Alter | F |
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Movement 7
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | L-Stick |
| Move Backward | L-Stick |
| Move Left | L-Stick |
| Move Right | L-Stick |
| Sprint | RBR1R1R |
| Look / Camera | R-Stick |
| Walk (Toggle) | LSL3L3LS |
Tools 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Tool Wheel | LBL1L1L |
| Aim | LTL2L2ZL |
| Illuminate / Luminator | RTR2R2ZR |
Interface 3
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Open Hub | ViewShareView− |
| Pause | MenuOptionsMenu+ |
| View News Feed | D-Pad ↓ |
Interaction 2
| Action | Xbox PlayStation Steam Deck Switch |
|---|---|
| Interact | A✕AB |
| Talk to Alter | X■XY |
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The Alters controls — FAQ
- What are the default controls for The Alters?
- The Alters, a survival & sandbox game, uses 29 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 The Alters controls?
- Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Alters's in-game control or key-binding settings.
- Does The Alters support a controller?
- Yes — The Alters 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 The Alters controls cover?
- These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
- Is this an official The Alters resource?
- No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Alters or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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