Gang Beasts control guide for Xbox, PlayStation, PC & Nintendo Switch
Steam: Gang BeastsOne of the most unique co-op games on the market is Gang Beasts but with the game available on most platforms you may want a rundown of the controls you’ll need on each platform. Here’s a full controls guide for Gang Beasts on Xbox, PlayStation, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
If you’re planning to play Gang Beasts with friends who may own a different device from you, then we’ve got a full breakdown of the game’s controls on every platform in this guide. With the ability to grab, climb, run, and throw others off the map it can get quite chaotic during matches in the game, so knowing exactly what the controls do on your platform of choice is ideal.
With the information below you’ll be knocking your pals off the map in no time in the beloved party game.
Contents
- Gang Beast controls for Xbox
- Gang Beasts controls on PC keyboard
- Gang Beasts controls on Playstation 4
- Gang Beasts controls on Nintendo Switch
- How to throw in Gang Beasts
- How to climb in gang beasts
- Combo moves for Gang Beasts on all platforms
- Jump: A
- Run: A (Hold while pressing a direction)
- Sit: A (Hold while staying still)
- Kick: X
- Lie down: X (Hold)
- Duck: B
- Crawl: B (Hold)
- Headbutt: B
- Lift: Y
- Taunt: Y
- Left punch/grab: LB
- Right punch/grab: RB
- Movement: WASD
- Jump: Space bar
- Run: Space bar (Hold while pressing a direction)
- Sit: Space bar (Hold while staying still)
- Kick: M
- Lie down: M (Hold)
- Duck: Ctrl
- Crawl: Ctrl (Hold)
- Headbutt: Ctrl
- Lift: Shift
- Taunt: Shift
- Left punch/grab: , key or left mouse button
- Right punch/grab: . key or right mouse button
- Next camera angle: Right arrow key
- Previous camera angle: Left arrow key
- Speed up game: + key (can be pressed repeatedly)
- Slow down game: – key (can be pressed repeatedly)
- Revert to standard speed: 0
- Spawn pushing or pulling force: 1~2 keys
- Spawn props: 3~7 keys
- Spawn opponents: Shift or Ctrl with numbers 1~8
- Toggle day and night: F1
- Jump: X
- Run: X (Hold while pressing a direction)
- Sit: X (Hold while staying still)
- Kick: Square
- Lie down: Square (Hold)
- Duck: Circle
- Crawl: Circle (Hold)
- Headbutt: Circle
- Lift: Triangle
- Taunt: Triangle
- Left punch/grab: L1
- Right punch/grab: R1
- Jump: B
- Run: B (Hold while pressing a direction)
- Sit: B (Hold while staying still)
- Kick: Y
- Lie down: Y (Hold)
- Duck: A
- Crawl: A (Hold)
- Headbutt: A
- Lift: X
- Taunt: X
- Left punch/grab: L
- Right punch/grab: R
- Dropkick: Press jump, then tap kick
- Climb: Grab using both arms, then press jump
- Backflip: Press jump, then hold kick
- Powerslide: Hold kick and crawl while holding a direction
BoneloafGang Beast controls for Xbox Series X|S
The guide for controls on Xbox applies to both the console, as well as if you use the Xbox controller on your PC instead of your keyboard.
On top of these controls, you can use the D-Pad to change your camera angle, as well as RT to switch your focus when spectating.
Gang Beasts controls on PC keyboard
One thing to note about playing Gang Beasts with your PC’s keyboard is that if you’re not using a mechanical keyboard you will not be able to press three keys at a time — something that is sometimes needed to beat your opponent.
Aside from that, the keyboard does have some advantages when you’re playing alone that we’ll go over.
Here are the PC/keyboard-exclusive bindings:
Gang Beasts controls on Playstation
Controls for the game on the PlayStation are a bit different from the Xbox.
Here is the layout:
Gang Beasts controls for Nintendo Switch
You can find a rundown of the game’s controls for Nintendo Switch below:
How to throw in Gang Beasts
Boneloaf / CoatsinkTo learn how to throw in Gang Beasts you must first master grabbing with both hands. All you need to do is grab the item or person with both hands, lift them, and release the grab buttons to throw them.
It’s worth mentioning that the throw range is relatively short so prepare for that or try a run and throw.
How to climb in gang beasts
Climbing in Gang Beasts takes a lot of practice and a little bit of luck. It’s a challenge but thankfully the controls aren’t too complicated.
To climb in Gang Beasts, you’ll need to grab the ledge with both hands and jump. If you want to go higher then you can always double jump. Just make sure to grab onto the wall after or you’ll just fall and kick to get your legs up too or you’ll be dangling.
Combo moves for Gang Beasts on all platforms
There are quite a few combo moves that you can learn in the game, but we’re going to list a few to get you started in the game.
