Waterpark Simulator Controls Guide (PC)

The complete key binding reference for Waterpark Simulator on PC (Steam). Last updated August 8, 2026 — bindings match the 1.0 release and can be remapped in the game settings.

Movement & Camera

Action	Key
Move	W A S D
Sprint	Shift
Jump	Space
Ragdoll	R
Camera view (cycle)	V

Interaction

Action	Key
Interact / hold for tasks (repairing, serving, cleaning)	Left Mouse
Push visitors / throw trash bags	Right Mouse
Drop item	Q
Open inventory	I
Use the hammer	Hold Left Mouse
Use the sledgehammer	Equip, then left-click to swing

Building

Action	Key
Open Build Menu	B
Rotate placement	Mouse Wheel
Place / confirm	Left Mouse
Cancel	Right Mouse or Esc

Menus & Tablet

Action	Key
Open tablet (park stats, hire staff, manage ads, rename park)	Tab
Pause / game menu	Esc

The Three Core Tools (Early Game)

Tool	What It Does	Best Use
Sledgehammer	Destroys trash and demolishes buildings	Clearing trash piles, tearing down failed builds
Hammer	Builds items and repairs broken objects	Hold left mouse to repair; upgrade it ASAP — repair everything at closing (6 PM)
Mop	Cleans water puddles	Constant use during open hours — puddles cause slips and bad reviews

Advanced Tools (Research & 1.0)

Tool	Unlock	Notes
Water gun	Research	Cleans faster than the mop; note: no research points from water-gun cleaning
Water pressure gun	~4 stars	Replaces the mop and boxing gloves; pushes people off diving boards
Boxing glove	Front desk	Fast ejection tool for troublemakers
Plunger gun	1.0	Grappling-style movement
Paintgun	1.0	Paint things (and friends)
Duck gun	1.0	Bought from "the old man at Caymart" — no research needed
Duck water cannon	1.0	Power-wash guests/players; enables duck water battles
Royal hammer	1.0	Decorative

The Plunger Gun: Grappling Movement

The plunger gun is one of the advanced tools added in 1.0, and its job is movement rather than maintenance. The game lists it as grappling-style movement — you use it to cross the park, not to clean, repair or fight.

What that means when you pick it up:

It is a traversal tool. Treat it as a shortcut across a large map, the way you would use a road, not as a cleaning tool like the water gun or mop.
It does not fix breakdowns. Our repair guide lists the plunger gun among the tools that will not clear a broken attraction, so do not carry it expecting to repair a pool.
It shares the 1.0 tier with the paintgun, duck gun and duck water cannon. All four arrived with 1.0; the plunger is the one aimed at getting around.

Exact range, cooldown and which surfaces it can anchor to are [Unconfirmed] — the patch notes do not publish those numbers, and this page will not guess them.

Pro Control Tips

Right Mouse is your discipline tool — push ticket cheaters, drunks, and vandals out of the park for a cash bonus each.
Hold the hammer — tap-clicking repair does not work; it's a hold action.
Use umbrellas to bounce high and spot troublemakers from above.
In co-op (1.0), the trumpet, megaphone, and walkie-talkie are extra communication tools — the walkie-talkie lets you chat from anywhere on the map.

Console Controls (PS5 / Xbox Series X|S)

The console release (July 31, 2026) uses a native gamepad scheme: left stick to move, right stick camera, face buttons for interact/jump/ragdoll, triggers for build and tablet, and the same right-stick-push for troublemakers. Exact bindings are shown in the in-game control menu on each console.

Beginner Guide — how the controls fit the daily routine
Price, Platforms & System Requirements — Steam Deck & controller notes
FAQ — troubleshooting and technical help