Cellar Keeper Keyboard and Mouse
Default PC bindings for map panning, pickup, and precise shelf drops.
Most PC keepers start Cellar Keeper on keyboard and mouse. EgoTrampoline’s Steam release (August 6, 2026) targets Windows with familiar WASD-style movement and mouse-driven camera or map control, which suits the precision needed when placing bottles on brand-locked shelves. This page documents how keyboard and mouse interact with sorting systems — carry limits, map symbols, yellow and gray feedback — and where to adjust bindings when sessions stretch across hundreds of bottles.
Controls execute rules; they do not change them. You still route by wine type (Cabinet Symbols), respect brand shelf lock-in (Types and Brands), and carry at most ten bottles (Sorting Rules).
Default movement bindings
Cellar Keeper uses standard first-person or character movement conventions on PC:
- W / A / S / D — move forward, strafe left, backward, strafe right.
- Mouse — look or steer camera toward bottles and shelves.
- Space — jump when base jump is available; Jump skill expands usage in Cozy Mode.
- Shift (typical) — sprint when Sprint is unlocked in Cozy Mode.
Exact defaults may vary by patch — open Settings → Controls in-game to confirm. Document personal changes if you switch between Cozy and Speedrun Mode runs.
Interaction bindings
Core sorting actions on mouse:
- Left mouse button (typical) — pick up bottles, interact with shelves, confirm placements.
- Right mouse button (if mapped) — alternate interact or cancel depending on implementation.
- Scroll wheel (optional) — cycle carry list selection when supported.
Placement feedback appears immediately: yellow for correct, gray for wrong cabinet or shelf. Mouse precision helps when multiple shelves sit close together — a common source of accidental brand lock-in on the wrong rack.
Batch Grab modifies pickup patterns in Cozy Mode but still respects the ten-bottle cap visible on the left carry list.
Map and UI access
The central map is your routing layer for wine types. On keyboard and mouse:
- Map key (check settings) — toggle central map overlay.
- Mouse drag — pan map view across cabinet symbols.
- Esc — pause or open menus depending on context.
Speedrun players minimize map toggle time by memorizing Cellar Layout paths. New keepers should prioritize map clarity over sprint speed until symbols feel automatic.
Target Hint reduces wrong clicks after types are identified — unlocked in Cozy via Skills hub.
Keyboard advantages on PC
Precise shelf clicking. Brand-locked shelves punish mis-clicks; mouse aim beats stick drift for narrow racks.
Fast map panning. Mouse drag covers the full cellar overlay quickly — useful when comparing distant wine type symbols.
Speedrun potential. Many leaderboard runners prefer keyboard-mouse for UI snappiness despite Steam offering full controller support.
Rebinding recommendations
Open in-game control settings and consider:
- Moving map toggle to an easy pinky reach (e.g., Tab or M) for frequent wine type checks.
- Separating sprint from shift if accidental sprints cause Hardcore breakage near ledges — see Hardcore Mode.
- Ensuring interact uses a reliable mouse button with comfortable repeat clicking for long Cozy sessions.
No rebind fixes wrong wine type routing — return to Bottles hub if gray feedback persists.
Mode-specific keyboard notes
Cozy Mode — comfort first. Long sessions benefit from ergonomic hand placement and lower mouse sensitivity for accurate shelf drops.
Speedrun Mode — optimize map key distance and minimize menu depth. Skills disabled — every click counts.
Hardcore Mode — avoid panic sprint into stairs; keyboard offers fine movement taps if you release sprint quickly.
Mode overview: Modes hub.
Pairing input with wiki workflows
- Read label wine type.
- Tap map key; mouse-pan to symbol — Cabinet Symbols.
- WASD to cabinet — Cellar Layout.
- Click to place; confirm yellow — Sorting Rules.
- Repeat for up to ten bottles.
Getting Started and How to Organize Bottles assume PC controls in walkthrough examples.
Controller alternative
Steam lists full controller support if you prefer couch play. Compare notes in Controller on the Controls hub.
Related pages
Controls hub, Controller, Guides hub, Skills hub, Achievements, Tools, Review, Wiki home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Can I play Cellar Keeper with keyboard and mouse on Steam?
Yes. PC builds use standard WASD movement and mouse look or interact alongside rebinding options in settings.
How do I open the central map on PC?
Use the map toggle binding shown in **Settings → Controls** — commonly Tab or M depending on patch defaults.
Is keyboard and mouse better for Speedrun Mode?
Many runners prefer it for fast map panning and precise shelf clicks, but both inputs are viable — test what fits your pace.
Where are sorting rules documented regardless of input?
[Sorting Rules](/bottles/sorting-rules/) and [Types and Brands](/bottles/types-and-brands/) apply equally to keyboard and controller.