Barotrauma Keyboard Shortcuts Guide
Here is a breakdown of the keyboard controls and shortcuts for Barotrauma, the 2D submarine survival horror game.
Posted at: 2025.8.28
Table Of Contents
Basic Controls
These are the core keybindings and shortcuts for Barotrauma. While movement uses the standard WASD layout you'd find in a typical FPS, there are some unique bindings you'll need to memorize—like attacking creatures (R) and going ragdoll (Space).
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Run | Shift |
| Crouch | Ctrl |
| Use Item | E |
| Select Item | Left Click |
| Aim | Right Click |
| Shoot / Attack | Left Click |
| Creature Attack | R |
| Ragdoll | Space |
| Grab | G |
| Drop Item | Q |
| Next Character | Z |
| Previous Character | X |
Interface & Menus
Keybindings for menus and system features. Most of these are completely specific to Barotrauma, so you'll likely have to learn them from scratch.
Inventory Slots
You'll be managing your inventory constantly during a dive. Thankfully, selecting items relies on standard number keys, just like most other games.
Item Interaction
Controls for managing and interacting with items. Keep in mind that some of these inputs overlap with your basic movement or combat keys, so pay attention when learning them.