2048 Controls and Keyboard Shortcuts

Desktop controls

  • Arrow keys - Move all tiles up / down / left / right
  • WASD - Alternative to arrow keys (W=up, A=left, S=down, D=right)
  • Z - Undo the last move (up to 5 per game)

Mobile controls

  • Swipe up - Move all tiles up
  • Swipe down - Move all tiles down
  • Swipe left - Move all tiles left
  • Swipe right - Move all tiles right
  • Undo button - Tap the on-screen undo button (same as keyboard Z)

Tips for mobile players

For a smoother experience on mobile, add 2048.now to your home screen as a Progressive Web App (PWA). The PWA version runs in a dedicated context separate from your browser, which reduces lag and accidental browser gestures interfering with your swipes.

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