On PC, Among Us uses keyboard movement together with the mouse. Innersloth’s official control list identifies Arrow keys or WASD for movement, E or Space for the general Use action, Q for Kill, R for Report body, the mouse for minigames and menus, and Alt+Enter to toggle fullscreen. Q and R are conditional: they only make sense when your role and the situation allow those actions.
The list below is specifically for the PC keyboard-and-mouse scheme. Innersloth also offers a mouse-only option, but its official page does not publish a complete button-by-button map for that mode. Console and mobile versions support cross-platform play, yet that does not mean their controller or touchscreen layouts use these same keys.
What are the Among Us keyboard controls?
These are the controls Innersloth lists for the PC version. “Use” is the official label for the general interaction input; the exact object or action available at any moment depends on your role, location and the current game state.
| Input | Official action | What it means in play |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow keys or WASD | Moving | Choose either directional layout to move your character. |
| E or Space | Use | Activates an available interaction, such as a task or another context-sensitive prompt. |
| Q | Kill | An Impostor action; it is not a general action available to every player. |
| R | Report body | Reports a body when one is present and reportable. |
| Mouse | Minigame and menu interactions | Use the pointer for menus and the minigames that require mouse input. |
| Alt+Enter | Toggle fullscreen | Switches the PC display between fullscreen and windowed presentation. |
This is the control list shown by Innersloth’s PC listing, which displayed an update date of August 18, 2026. It is a concise reference rather than a complete description of every prompt that can appear during a round.
How do I move in Among Us with a keyboard?
You can move with either the four arrow keys or the WASD cluster. Both are official alternatives, so select the layout that fits your hand position and other software you may have running alongside the game.
Using the arrow keys
The arrow-key layout places movement on the dedicated directional keys. It can be comfortable if your left hand is occupied elsewhere or if you naturally keep your right hand near the arrows. The official list does not assign separate gameplay actions to each individual arrow; they are collectively the movement input.
Using WASD
WASD provides the familiar PC movement cluster. Keep your movement hand on those four keys and your other hand available for the mouse, since menus and minigames remain part of the PC input scheme. The game does not require you to use both layouts at once; they are alternative movement choices.
If movement seems unresponsive
- Check that the game window has focus; clicking another application can leave your keystrokes going elsewhere.
- Confirm that you are using the PC keyboard-and-mouse scheme rather than expecting a controller or touchscreen layout.
- Try the other listed movement layout to determine whether the issue is limited to your preferred keys.
- Open the in-game options and verify which input style is selected, especially if somebody previously changed it to mouse-only.
What does E or Space do?
E and Space are alternate bindings for the official Use action. They do not represent two different abilities: either key can activate an interaction when the game presents one for your character.
The official label is deliberately broad. Depending on the map and situation, player-authored guides describe the interaction prompt being used for tasks and other map actions such as vents, sabotage-related interactions, ladders or platforms. Those examples are context-dependent, and the on-screen prompt is the authority for the particular object in front of you. A prompt may not appear if the action is unavailable, if your role cannot perform it, or if you are not positioned correctly.
Why E or Space may appear to do nothing
- There may be no usable object or task in range.
- The action may belong to a different role or require a particular game state.
- You may be in a menu or minigame where the mouse is the intended input.
- The game may be waiting for a more specific on-screen prompt before accepting the interaction.
Because Innersloth’s published list does not enumerate every contextual use, treat “Use” as the reliable general rule rather than assuming that either key performs every map action everywhere.
When can an Impostor use Q to kill?
Q is the official PC shortcut for Kill, but it is conditional rather than a universal command. Innersloth’s gameplay description distinguishes Impostors, who can kill crew, from Crewmates, who work on tasks and report bodies. A Crewmate pressing Q therefore has no Impostor kill action to perform.
Even as an Impostor, the key only applies when the game makes a kill available. The target, your position and the current game state all matter. If the action is unavailable, pressing Q should not be interpreted as evidence that the keyboard binding is wrong; first check whether you are playing the role that has the ability and whether an eligible target is present.
Why Q is not a general “action” key
Keeping Q separate from E or Space helps explain the role design. E and Space cover the broad Use interaction, while Q names a specific Impostor ability. The official list does not state a universal cooldown value or promise that Q will produce a visible result in every situation, so avoid treating it as a guaranteed action outside the conditions the game presents.
How do I report a body with R?
R is the PC shortcut for Report body. It depends on finding a body that the game recognizes as reportable; it is not a button that starts a meeting at any time.
If R does nothing, check the situation before changing your controls. You may be too far from the body, the body may already have been handled by another event, or there may simply be no reportable body in range. The role distinction also matters: reporting is part of the Crewmate-side objective described by Innersloth, while the same key cannot substitute for the Impostor’s separate kill action.
Why do I still need a mouse on PC?
Keyboard movement does not turn Among Us into a keyboard-only game. Innersloth explicitly assigns the mouse to minigame and menu interactions, so keep the pointer available even if you move exclusively with WASD or the arrow keys.
Menus
Use the mouse to select menu items and navigate interface controls. The official list does not provide a complete keyboard navigation map for every menu, so do not assume that a particular letter or arrow combination will replace the pointer everywhere.
Minigames
The mouse is also part of the minigame input scheme. Some tasks may show a contextual Use prompt, but the official wording does not say that every task is exclusively mouse-operated or exclusively keyboard-operated. Follow the controls shown by the minigame itself rather than forcing the movement keys to handle it.
How do I enable mouse-only controls?
Innersloth says the options menu includes a mouse-only choice that mirrors the style of mobile controls. The published control list confirms that the option exists but does not enumerate every mouse-only button or gesture, so the exact labels and presentation can vary by version.
- Open the game’s Options menu.
- Choose the mouse-only input option identified there; the wording may differ slightly from the short description on the official listing.
- Return to play and test movement, a menu selection and an available interaction. If the pointer-based scheme is uncomfortable, return to Options and switch back to keyboard movement.
Mouse-only should be understood as an alternative input style, not as a published promise that every PC task behaves exactly like the touchscreen version. Innersloth does not provide a full current map of every mouse-only control in the cited listing.
What does Alt+Enter do?
Alt+Enter toggles fullscreen on PC. It is a display shortcut, not a movement or gameplay action. If the game appears in a window and you want fullscreen, press both keys together; press the combination again to switch back.
If nothing changes, first click the game so its window has focus. Other applications, overlays or operating-system shortcuts can intercept key combinations, and the official control label does not specify a resolution change or a particular monitor behavior beyond toggling fullscreen.
Are these controls the same on console and mobile?
No. This list is explicitly for PC keyboard and mouse. Innersloth identifies Windows as a platform and separately says that Among Us supports cross-platform play with Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS, but cross-platform play does not establish that a PC key maps directly to a console button or touchscreen gesture.
| Platform or scheme | What is established | What is not established by the PC list |
|---|---|---|
| PC keyboard and mouse | Arrow keys/WASD, E/Space, Q, R, mouse interactions and Alt+Enter are listed. | A complete rebinding chart or every contextual prompt. |
| PC mouse-only | An option exists and is described as mirroring mobile controls. | A complete current button, click or gesture map. |
| Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS | They are named as cross-platform play partners. | Direct equivalence between their controls and PC keys. |
| Other controller layouts | Not covered by this keyboard list. | Specific button assignments or a controller reference chart. |
For a console or mobile question, consult that device’s own in-game controls and prompts instead of applying the PC table wholesale.
Should I use keyboard movement or mouse-only movement?
Neither option is documented as universally faster or better. The practical choice is the one that matches your comfort, hand position and access needs.
| Consideration | Keyboard plus mouse | Mouse-only option |
|---|---|---|
| Movement | Arrow keys or WASD. | Mouse-based style described as mirroring mobile controls. |
| Menus | Mouse remains part of the normal PC scheme. | Uses the pointer-oriented style. |
| Minigames | Mouse is explicitly listed for minigame interactions. | Detailed control map is not published in the official listing. |
| Best reason to choose it | You prefer physical directional keys and a separate pointer. | You prefer a mobile-like pointer method or need an alternative input approach. |
| Evidence limits | No official speed or performance advantage is stated. | No official accessibility evaluation or universal advantage is stated. |
How can I troubleshoot a key that seems broken?
Work through the condition that should make the action available before assuming the binding has failed.
- Confirm the platform and input mode. The table applies to PC keyboard and mouse. If mouse-only is selected, movement will not behave like WASD or arrow-key movement.
- Check your role. Q is tied to the Impostor’s Kill action, so it is not a general command for Crewmates.
- Check the situation. R requires a reportable body, and E or Space requires an available Use interaction.
- Keep the mouse ready. Menus and minigames may require pointer input even when movement works normally.
- Restore focus to the game. Click the game window, then test the key again.
- Check Options after an update or shared-PC session. A different input choice may have been selected, and contextual prompts can change between versions.
- Use the prompt on screen. Innersloth’s short list cannot describe every map-specific interaction, so the current prompt takes priority over a remembered guide.
Community guides can be useful for recognizing examples such as vent or ladder interactions, but they are player-authored and may describe a different version or context. The official labels remain the safest baseline when a guide and the game disagree.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rebind the Among Us keyboard controls?
The official PC listing provides the standard labels but does not publish a complete, current rebinding menu or every alternate assignment. Check the Options menu in your installed version before relying on a third-party control chart, because available settings can change with updates.
Why does Q do nothing when I press it?
Q is specifically the Kill shortcut for an Impostor. If you are a Crewmate, or if the current situation does not offer a valid kill, there is no action for that key to trigger.
Do PC keyboard controls work on Nintendo Switch?
No direct key-for-button mapping is established by the PC list. Cross-platform play means players on the named systems can play together; each platform can still use its own controller or touchscreen layout.
Is mouse-only control exactly the same as playing on a phone?
Innersloth describes the PC mouse-only option as mirroring mobile controls, but its published page does not provide a full click-by-click or gesture map. Use the prompts and Options menu in your version for the precise behavior.
Does Space perform a different action from E?
Both are listed as alternate bindings for the same general Use action. The available result still depends on the nearby object, your role and the prompt presented by the current game state.