Welcome to the exciting world of Starbase. In this game, you’ll be controlling a humanoid robot as you explore deep interstellar space. This vast and unexplored region is home to small asteroids and large space stations, all of which you can explore and control.
In this guide, you’ll find all the Controls to play Starbase.
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Move Forward | W | Press W to Move Forward |
| Move Backward | S | Press S to Move Backward |
| Strafe Left | A | Press A to Strafe Left |
| Strafe Right | D | Press D to Strafe Right |
| Hover Up | Spacebar | Press Spacebar to Hover Up |
| Hover Down | Ctrl | Press Ctrl to Hover Down |
| Jump | Spacebar | Press Spacebar to Jump |
| Crouch | Ctrl | Press Ctrl to Crouch |
| Prone Position | X | Press X to Prone Position |
| Magnetic Boots | G | Press G to Use Magnetic Boots |
| Align Player Rotation | Q | Press Q to Align Player Rotation |
| Rotate Facing Upwards | Numpad 8 | Press Numpad 8 to Rotate Facing Upwards |
Ship Control
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Pitch Down | W | Press W to Pitch Down |
| Pitch Up | S | Press S to Pitch Up |
| Roll Left | A | Press A to Roll Left |
| Rolle Right | D | Press D to Rolle Right |
| Yaw Left | Q | Press Q to Yaw Left |
| Yaw Right | E | Press E to Yaw Right |
| Accelerate | Shift | Press Shift to Accelerate |
| Decelerate | Ctrl | Press Ctrl to Decelerate |
| Accelerate Backwards | Home | Press Home to Accelerate Backwards |
| Decelerate Backwards | End | Press End to Decelerate Backwards |
| Fire Ship Turrets | Spacebar | Press Spacebar to Fire Ship Turrets |
| Strafe Ship Up | Arrow Up | Press Arrow Up to Strafe Ship Up |
| Strafe Ship Down | Arrow Down | Press Arrow Down to Strafe Ship Down |
| Strafe Ship Left | Arrow Left | Press Arrow Left to Strafe Ship Left |
| Strafe Ship Right | Arrow Right | Press Arrow Right to Strafe Ship Right |
| Device Bind Menu | V | Press V to Device Bind Menu |
| Turret Pith Down | W | Press W to Turret Pith Down |
| Turret Pitch Up | S | Press S to Turret Pitch Up |
| Turret Yaw Right | D | Press D to Turret Yaw Right |
| Turret Yaw Left | A | Press A to Turret Yaw Left |
| Turret Aim Up | E | Press E to Turret Aim Up |
| Turret Aim Down | Q | Press Q to Turret Aim Down |
| Fire Turrets | Spacebar | Press Spacebar to Fire Turrets |
| Turret Precision Movement | Shift | Press Shift to Turret Precision Movement |
Action
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Primary Action | Left Mouse Button | Press Left Mouse Button to Use Primary Action |
| Secondary Action | Right Mouse Button | Press Right Mouse Button to Use Secondary Action |
| Reload Weapon | R | Press R to Reload Weapons |
| Zoom Mode | Right Mouse Button | Press Right Mouse Button to Use Zoom Mode |
| Interact with World | F or Left Mouse Button | Press F or Left Mouse Button to Interact with World |
| Cursor Mode | Tab | Press Tab to Use Cursor Mode |
| Pick Up and Equip Item | F | Press F to Pick Up and Equip Item |
| Swap Camera while in Third Person | V | Press V to Swap Camera while in Third Person |
| Third Person Camera Zoon | Alt | Press Alt to Zoom Third Person Camera |
| Look Around (Cursor Mode) | Right Mouse Button | Press Right Mouse Button to Look Around (Cursor Mode) |
| Weapon Fire Mode | Z | Press Z to Use Weapon Fire Mode |
| Backpack Special Function | T | Press T to Backpack Special Function |
| Lower or Raise Item | B | Press B to Lower or Raise Item |
| Headlamp | N | Press N to Use Headlamp |
| Display Ship Blueprint | M | Press M to Display Ship Blueprint |
| Toggle Blueprint Layer | F | Press F to Toggle Blueprint Layer |
Manipulating Items
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Carry Item | E | Press E to Carry Item |
| Move Carried Item | Left Mouse Button | Press Left Mouse Button to Move Carried Item |
| Rotate Carried Item | Right Mouse Button | Press Right Mouse Button to Rotate Carried Item |
| Pickup Item to Inventory | P | Press P to Pickup Item to Inventory |
Carrying Items
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Enable Carried Item Snapping | C | Press C to Enable Carried Item Snapping |
| Reset Carried Item Rotation | R | Press R to Reset Carried Item Rotation |
| Rotate Around X-axis | X | Press X to Rotate Around X-axis |
| Rotate Around Y-axis | Y | Press Y to Rotate Around Y-axis |
| Rotate Around Z-axis | Z | Press Z to Rotate Around Z-axis |
Menus
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Personal Inventory | I | Press I to Open Personal Inventory |
| Research Tech Tree | K | Press K to Open Research Tech Tree |
| Special Menu | O | Press O to Open Special Menu |
| Company Menu | J | Press J to Open Company Menu |
| Crafting Menu | H | Press H to Open Crafting Menu |
| Auction Menu | , | Press , to Open Auction Menu |
| Universal Tool | U | Press U to Use Universal Tool |
| Feedback Tool | F1 | Press F1 to Use Feedback Tool |
Chat
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Open/Close Chat | Enter | Press Enter to Open/Close Chat |
| Close/Unfocus | Esc | Press Esc to Close/Unfocus |
| Reply to Whisper | Backspace | Press Backspace to Reply to Whisper |
| Chat Window | L | Press L to Open Chat Window |
| Scroll Up | Page Up | Press Page Up to Scroll Up |
| Scroll Down | Page Down | Press Page Down to Scroll Down |
Miscellaneous
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Toggle Lifeline | F2 | Press F2 to Toggle Lifeline |
| Screenshot Mode | F3 | Press F3 to Use Screenshot Mode |
| Switch Audio Signal Channel | = | Press = to Switch Audio Signal Channel |
| Easy Build Mode | . | Press . to Use Easy Build Mode |
Shared Designer Controls
| Actions | Keys | Description |
| Move Tool | 1 | Press 1 to Move the Tool |
| Rotate Tool | 2 | Press 2 to Rotate the Tool |
| Select Tool | 3 | Press 3 to Select Tool |
| Bolt Tool | 4 | Press 4 to Bolt Tool |
| Cable/Pipe Tool | 5 | Press 5 to Cable/Pipe Tool |
| Durability Tool | 6 | Press 6 to Durability Tool |
| Snap Tool | 7 or V | Press 7 or V to Snap Tool |
| Socket Tool | 8 | Press 8 to Socket Tool |
| Autobolt Tool | 9 | Press 9 to Auto bolt Tool |
| 90° Rotate Over n-axis | n = Z, X or Y | Press n = Z, X, or Y to 90° Rotate Over n-axis |
| Free Rotate Over n-axis | n = Z, X or Y Pressed + Move Mouse | Press n = Z, X or Y Pressed + Move Mouse to Free Rotate Over n-axis |
| Undo | Ctrl + Z | Press Ctrl + Z to Undo |
| Redo | Ctrl + Y | Press Ctrl + Y to Redo |
| Area Select | MB1 + Drag | Press MB1 + Drag to Area Select |
| Add to Selection | Shift + MB1 | Press Shift + MB1 to Add to Selection |
| Remove from Selection | Ctrl + MB1 | Press Ctrl + MB1 to Remove from Selection |
| Copy | Ctrl +C or move tool active + Shift + MB1 + drag on any axis | Press Ctrl +C or move tool active + Shift + MB1 + drag on any axis to Copy |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Press Ctrl + V to Paste |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Press Ctrl + X to Cut |
| New Module | Ctrl + E | Press Ctrl + E to Use New Module |
| Attach Object(s) to a Module | Ctrl + R + MB1 | Press Ctrl + R + MB1 to Attach Object(s) to a Module |
| Detach Object(s) to a Module | Ctrl + Shift + R | Press Ctrl + Shift + R to Detach Object(s) to a Module |
| Toggle Test Flight Mode | F5 | Press F5 to Toggle Test Flight Mode |
| Move Camera Angle | MB2 (Hold) + Move Mouse | Press MB2 (Hold) + Move Mouse to Move Camera Angle |
| Move Camera | W, A, S, and D (+ Shift for increased speed) | Press W, A, S, and D (+ Shift for increased speed) to Move the Camera |
| Move Scene (Without Moving Camera/Angle) | Spacebar or MB3 + Move Mouse | Press Spacebar or MB3 + Move Mouse to Move Scene |