What are the default controls for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, a action game, uses 26 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.

Can you remap The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth controls?

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

Which platforms do these The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth controls cover?

These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.

Is this an official The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth resource?

No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Keyboard & Controller Controls

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Default keyboard and controller bindings for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, Edmund McMillen and Nicalis's twin-stick roguelike. Isaac walks with one hand and fires tears in four directions with the other, so the layout splits movement, shooting, bombs, the active item and pocket consumables across both.

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All The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth controls

26 default keybinds across 7 categories. Most can be reassigned in The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's control settings. Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck buttons side by side.

Layout

⌫ Back

Tab

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Caps

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Enter ⏎

Shift

Ctrl

Win

Alt

Space

Alt

Win

Ctrl

↑

←

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26 shortcuts

Combat 5

Action	Shortcut
Shoot Up	`UP`
Shoot Down	`DOWN`
Shoot Left	`LEFT`
Shoot Right	`RIGHT`
Place Bomb	`E`

Items 5

Action	Shortcut
Use Active Item	`Space`
Use Pill / Card / Rune	`Q`
Drop / Swap Pocket Item	`Ctrl`
Drop Trinket (hold 3 seconds)	`Ctrl`
Switch Active Item (Schoolbag)	`Ctrl`

System 5

Action	Shortcut
Pause	`P`
Restart Run (hold)	`R`
Toggle Fullscreen	`F`
Mute	`M`
Open Debug Console	`

Movement 4

Action	Shortcut
Walk Up	`W`
Walk Down	`S`
Walk Left	`A`
Walk Right	`D`

Interface 3

Action	Shortcut
Show Full Map	`Tab`
Show Floor Name and Curses (hold)	`Tab`
Emote	`Alt`

Menus 3

Action	Shortcut
Tainted Character Select	`E`
Easter Egg Seeds Menu (character select)	`Q`
Remove Special Seed (seed menu)	`QETab`

Co-op 1

Action	Shortcut
Join as Possessor (player 2)	`QEEnter`

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Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Shoot Up	`Y▲YX`
Shoot Down	`A✕AB`
Shoot Left	`X■XY`
Shoot Right	`B●BA`
Place Bomb	`LBL1L1L`

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Use Active Item	`LTL2L2ZL`
Use Pill / Card / Rune	`RBR1R1R`
Drop / Swap Pocket Item	`RTR2R2ZR`
Drop Trinket (hold 3 seconds)	`RTR2R2ZR`
Switch Active Item (Schoolbag)	`RTR2R2ZR`

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Walk Up	`L-Stick`
Walk Down	`L-Stick`
Walk Left	`L-Stick`
Walk Right	`L-Stick`

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Show Full Map	`ViewShareView−`
Show Floor Name and Curses (hold)	`ViewShareView−`
Emote	`RSR3R3RS`

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Tainted Character Select	`RBR1R1R`
Easter Egg Seeds Menu (character select)	`LBL1L1L`
Remove Special Seed (seed menu)	`LBL1L1LRBR1R1RX■XY`

Action	XboxPlayStationSwitchSteam Deck
Join as Possessor (player 2)	`LBL1L1LRBR1R1RMenuOptionsMenu+`

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth controls — FAQ

What are the default controls for The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth?: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, a action game, uses 26 default keybinds across 7 categories — on keyboard and controller. The complete, up-to-date list is free to read on this page.
Can you remap The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth controls?: Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth support a controller?: Yes — The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth has full gamepad support. The Xbox, PlayStation, Switch and Steam Deck button maps are shown on this page alongside the keyboard controls.
Which platforms do these The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth controls cover?: These keyboard controls apply on Windows and Mac and Linux. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth also released on Xbox, PlayStation and Switch, and this page carries those controller bindings too. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth resource?: No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

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Combat 5

Items 5

System 5

Movement 4

Interface 3

Menus 3

Co-op 1

Combat 5

Items 5

Movement 4

Interface 3

Menus 3

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