CASE FILE // F-09

Kill The Shadow Controls & Keybinds

This page covers the control categories you will use in Kill The Shadow. The exact default keybinds are best confirmed in-game (Options → Controls), and we will document them here once verified.

FILEControl Categories

The actions you will use most, grouped by system. Exact keys are configurable in-game.

CategoryActionsNote
MovementMove, run, interact with the environmentStandard third-person/overhead controls
InvestigationInspect clues, open documents, examine objectsRequires being near the interactable
ReconstructionTrigger crime-scene reconstruction, scrub through the momentThe signature detective ability
DialogueChoose dialogue options, rewind a conversationRewind is the safety net for choices
SystemPause, journal, map, saveUse the journal to review evidence

NOTEFirst-Time Setup Notes

Practical tips before you start.

  • Open Options → Controls at the start to see your exact keybinds
  • Remap anything that feels awkward — the game supports rebinding
  • Make sure your graphics driver is up to date for the 2.5D pixel rendering