Cellar Keeper Controls
Keyboard, mouse, or controller — pick what fits your cellar sessions.
Cellar Keeper is a sorting sim first and a reflex game second, yet controls still shape how fast you learn the cellar. EgoTrampoline ships the Steam release (August 6, 2026) with full controller support alongside keyboard and mouse, so you can organize 2,448 bottles from a desk or a couch without fighting the input layer. This hub links the detailed binding guides and explains how movement, map access, and bottle interactions connect to sorting rules across all three modes.
Controls never override game logic. Wine type still routes via map symbols, brand still locks shelves, yellow still means correct, and gray still means wrong — whether you click a shelf or press a face button. Input choice only changes how comfortably you execute those rules.
Pages in this section
Keyboard and Mouse covers default PC bindings, map panning with the mouse, precision clicking for shelf placement, and rebinding tips for long Cozy sessions.
Controller documents gamepad layout, Steam full controller support notes, and movement habits that matter in Hardcore Mode where careless sticks can contribute to bottle breakage.
Controls and sorting efficiency
Efficient sorting loops touch three control categories:
Movement — walking between map nodes and cabinet rooms. Sprint and Jump modify movement in Cozy Mode only.
Interaction — picking up, carrying (max ten bottles), and placing on shelves. Batch Grab expands pickup patterns in Cozy.
Map and UI — opening the central map, reading Cabinet Symbols, confirming carry list entries on the left side of the screen.
Slow map toggles hurt Speedrun Mode times; awkward grab bindings multiply gray feedback when you mis-drop near wrong shelves.
Mode-specific control considerations
| Mode | Control note |
|---|---|
| Cozy Mode | Optimize for comfort — sessions run long |
| Speedrun Mode | Minimize map UI time; test keyboard vs controller |
| Hardcore Mode | Avoid rushed stick movements near hazards |
Compare modes on the Modes hub.
Linking controls to wiki systems
- Label reading: Bottles hub and Types and Brands
- Map routing: Map hub and Cellar Layout
- Skill upgrades: Skills hub
- Walkthroughs: Guides hub and Getting Started
- Achievements: Achievements hub
- Utilities: Tools hub
- Overview: Review and Wiki home
Steam and accessibility notes
The Steam store page lists Full Controller Support for Cellar Keeper (app 4935510). In-game remapping availability depends on implementation — both detailed control pages note where to check settings menus first.
If placements feel inconsistent, verify dead zones on controller sticks and mouse sensitivity before blaming sorting rules in Sorting Rules.
Suggested setup by player type
New keeper on PC: Keyboard and mouse for precise map panning — read Keyboard and Mouse first.
Cozy couch player: Controller with conservative sprint usage — read Controller.
Speedrun applicant: Test both inputs for ten minutes each, then commit — document personal bindings in Tools if helpful.
Pick a control guide below for binding tables, FAQs, and links back to sibling pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Does Cellar Keeper support controllers on Steam?
Yes. Steam lists **Full Controller Support** for Cellar Keeper alongside keyboard and mouse.
Which controls page should PC players read first?
[Keyboard and Mouse](/controls/keyboard-mouse/) for movement, map access, and shelf placement defaults.
Do controls change between Cozy, Speedrun, and Hardcore?
Bindings are the same. Hardcore adds breakage risk for careless movement — especially on controller.
Where do I learn sorting rules regardless of input device?
[Sorting Rules](/bottles/sorting-rules/) and [Cabinet Symbols](/map/cabinet-symbols/) apply equally to all control schemes.