Controls for Stardew Valley

by Fernando Diaz / Articles, Game Controls & Hotkeys, Misc. Guides / 26 Feb 2023

Finding Stardew Valley a bit tricky? No worries, we’re here to help!! This guide has all the PC keyboard controls & gamepad controls for Xbox, Playstation, and Nintendo switch. If you prefer a visual guide, check out our video tutorial that walks you through all the game settings.

All PC Settings

PC Keyboard Controls & Keybindings

Interact/Perform Action: Right Click/X

Use Tool: Left Click/C

Open Menu: Escape/E

Open Journal: F

Open Map: M

Move Up: W

Move Down: S

Move Left: A

Move Right: D

Open Chat Box: Question/T

Open Emote Menu: Y

Run: Left Shift

Switch Toolbar: Tab

Select Inventory Slot 1: 1

Select Inventory Slot 2: 2

Select Inventory Slot 3: 3

Select Inventory Slot 4: 4

Select Inventory Slot 5: 5

Select Inventory Slot 6: 6

Select Inventory Slot 7: 7

Select Inventory Slot 8: 8

Select Inventory Slot 9: 9

Select Inventory Slot 10: 0

Select Inventory Slot 11: Minus –

Select Inventory Slot 12: Plus +

Stardew Valley Nintendo Switch Controls List

Interact/Perform Action/Move Cursor: A

Use Tool: Y

Open Menu: Plus

Open Journal: Minus

Open Crafting Menu: X

Cancel/Back: B

Move Character: Left Stick, D-Pad

Move Cursor/Open In-Game Chat: Right Stick

Switch Item: ZL, ZR

Switch Toolbar: L, R

Stardew Valley Xbox Gamepad Controls

Interact/Perform Action/Move Cursor: A

Use Tool: X

Open Menu: Menu, B

Open Journal: View

Open Crafting Menu: Y

Move Character: Left Stick, D-Pad

Move Cursor/Open In-Game Chat: Right Stick

Switch Item: LT, RT

Switch Toolbar: LB, RB

PlayStation Controller Bindings

Interact/Perform Action/Move Cursor: Cross

Use Tool: Square

Open Menu: Options or Circle

Open Journal: Touchpad

Open Crafting Menu: Triangle

Move Character: Left Stick or D-Pad

Move Cursor/Open Chat: Right Stick

Switch Items: L2 or R2

Switch Toolbars: L1 or R1

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