Abiotic Factor Keyboard Shortcuts Summary
Here is a summary of the keyboard shortcuts for Abiotic Factor, a cooperative open-world survival crafting game set in an underground research facility.
Posted at: 2025.8.25
Basic Controls
First are the basic avatar controls. Since they are generally centered around the standard FPS keys (WSAD), if you are familiar with FPS games, you can use them as they are.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Forward | W |
| Move Backward | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Jump | Space |
| Sprint | Left Shift |
| Crouch | Left Ctrl |
| Ascend (Underwater) | Space |
| Dive (Underwater) | Left Ctrl |
| Alt Fire / Aim | Right Mouse |
| Reload | R |
| Main Interact | E |
| Sub Interact | F |
Equipment / Inventory / Hotbar
Next are the equipment-related shortcuts. These are also used frequently, so it’s best to memorize them.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Toggle Flashlight | V |
| Drop Item | G |
| Holster | H |
| Select Slot 1–10 | 1–0 |
| Previous Slot | Mouse Wheel Up |
| Next Slot | Mouse Wheel Down |
Placement
Next are placement controls. You really only need to remember R here.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Rotate Placement | R |
Menu / UI
These are the menu-related shortcuts, which are surprisingly useful. Some are unique, so it’s worth memorizing them individually.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Inventory | Tab |
| Crafting | C |
| Journal | J |
| Skills | K |
| Health / Status | X |
| Wristwatch | T |
| Text Chat | Enter |
| Push-to-Talk | CapsLock |
| Toggle HUD | F10 |
Vehicles
Lastly, here are the vehicle controls. Since they are also centered around WSAD, it’s easy to learn them alongside the movement shortcuts.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Accelerate | W |
| Brake | S |
| Steer Left | A |
| Steer Right | D |
| Handbrake | Space |
| Horn | Left Mouse |