The Controls for Scrap Mechanic.
Default[]
These controls appear in the options menu and are configurable.
- Left Click = Mouse 1
- Right Click = Mouse 2
- Middle Click = Mouse 3
| Name | Main | Alternate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Move Forward | W | ||
| Move Backward | S | ||
| Strafe Left | A | ||
| Strafe Right | D | ||
| Jump | Spacebar | ||
| Crawl | Ctrl (When not seated) | ||
| Sprint | Shift | ||
| Create / Attack |  |
Places an object. Attack with any Weapon. Hold to use alignment mode. | |
| Remove / Pick Up |  |
Hold to remove an object. Pick up an item or object. Hold to block with the Sledgehammer (Creative Mode only). Hold to aim with the Spud Gun, Spud Shotgun, and Spudling Gun. Reverse bearing direction with the Connect Tool. | |
| Use | E | Interacts with objects. Opens / closes an Interactive Part or Crafting Station GUI. Pick up an item or object. Hold to refine a Resource. Hold to dismiss hint messages. | |
| Upgrade | U | Opens / closes the upgrade GUI for Interactive Parts. | |
| Inventory | I | B | Opens / closes the inventory. |
| Logbook | L | Opens / closes the Logbook. | |
| Next Rotation | Q | Shift +  Scroll Down |
When the Paint Tool is equipped, opens / closes the color selection GUI. |
| Previous Rotation | Shift + Q | Shift + Scroll Up |
|
| Lift Up | Up Arrow | Raises the Lift. | |
| Lift Down | Down Arrow | Lowers the Lift. | |
| Force Build | F | When held down, allows items such as Water Buckets, Glowsticks, and Food to be placed. | |
| Reload | R | Reloads the Paint Tool. | |
| Next Hotbar Item | Scroll Down |
Switches to the hotbar slot to the right of the currently selected slot. | |
| Previous Hotbar Item | Scroll Up |
Switches to the hotbar slot to the left of the currently selected slot. | |
| Hotbar Item 1-9 | 1 - 9 | ||
| Hotbar Item 10 | 0 | Switches to the tenth hotbar slot. | |
| Reset | F5 | Resets the challenge in Challenge Mode. | |
| Zoom In | X | Alt + Scroll Up |
Zooms in the third person camera. Zooming in all the way in switches to first person. |
| Zoom Out | C | Alt + Scroll Down |
Zooms out the third person camera. When in first person, switches to third person. |
| Chat | Enter | Opens chat. | |
| Handbook | H | Opens / closes the Handbook. | |
| Cancel | Esc | Exits chat and any GUI. |
These controls do not appear in the options, but can be rebound by editing keybinds.json.
| Name | Main | Alternate | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pause | ESC | Opens the pause menu. | |
| Hide GUI | Alt + Z | Hides the HUD and inventory. |
These controls are listed in keybinds.json, but do not have a function or have an unknown function.
| Name | Main | Alternate |
|---|---|---|
| Stuck | K | |
| Camera | V |  Middle Click
|
Non-Configurable Controls[]
| Name | Key | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change Camera Mode | Ctrl (When seated) | Driver or passenger seat |