Don't Starve Together Keyboard Shortcuts Guide
Here is a breakdown of the keyboard controls and shortcuts for Don't Starve Together, the uncompromising multiplayer survival game.
Posted at: 2025.9.4
Table Of Contents
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Basic Controls
Starting with the basics. Movement uses the standard WASD layout and camera rotation will feel familiar, but you'll also find some unique bindings for specific actions like attacking and auto-interacting.
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Move Up | W |
| Move Down | S |
| Move Left | A |
| Move Right | D |
| Rotate Camera (Counter-Clockwise) | Q |
| Rotate Camera (Clockwise) | E |
| Zoom In / Out | WHEEL_UP/WHEEL_DOWN |
| Primary Action (Gather / Interact) | Space |
| Attack | F |
| Inspect | Alt |
| Force Attack | Left Ctrl |
| Open Map | M |
Crafting
These are the keybindings for the crafting menu, which is absolutely essential for your survival. You'll be using these constantly, so it's definitely worth taking the time to memorize them.
Communication
Keybindings for chat and messages during multiplayer sessions. The setup is a bit specific to DST, so you'll want to learn these if you plan on communicating with your team often.