A reference to the default keyboard and mouse controls for The Forest on PC. Covers movement, combat, building, the inventory and crafting mat, tools, and menus for surviving Endnight Games' open-world survival horror.
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All The Forest controls
Layout
25 default keybinds across 6
categories. Most can be reassigned in The Forest's control
settings.
Switch to Gamepad to see Xbox and PlayStation buttons side by side.
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The Forest controls — FAQ
What are the default controls for The Forest?
The Forest, a survival & sandbox game, uses 25 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 Forest controls?
Yes. These are the game's default bindings — nearly all of them can be reassigned from The Forest's in-game control or key-binding settings.
Does The Forest support a controller?
Yes — The Forest 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 Forest controls cover?
These keyboard controls apply on Windows. Most bindings are identical across platforms unless noted.
Is this an official The Forest resource?
No. This is an unofficial reference and is not affiliated with or endorsed by The Forest or its publisher. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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