Keysticks Alternatives

Keysticks is described as 'Control your PC using an Xbox controller instead of the mouse and keyboard. Keysticks is free, open source software released under the Eclipse Public License v1.0' and is an app in the gaming software category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Keysticks for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best Keysticks alternative is Steam, which is free. Other great apps like Keysticks are AntiMicroX, Xpadder, X360ce and FreeToGame.

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Control your PC using an Xbox controller instead of the mouse and keyboard. Keysticks is free, open source software released under the Eclipse Public License v1.0.

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Keysticks alternatives page was last updated Feb 5, 2024
  1. Steam icon
     2304 likes

    Steam is a digital distribution, digital rights management, multiplayer and communications platform developed by Valve Corporation.

    75 Steam alternatives
    Steam Store

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • SteamOS

    Properties

    1.  Community-based

    Features

    1.  Game Launcher
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Auto Update
    5.  Controller Support
    6.  Two-factor Authentication
    7.  Free to play
    8.  Application Launchers
    9.  VR support
    10.  Distributed marketplace
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Mods
    13.  Gamepad Mapping
    14.  Integrated Chat
    15.  User Profiles
    16.  Online community platform
    17.  Public groups chat
    18.  Text chat
    19.  SteamVR
    20.  Share screenshots
    Steam iconKeysticks Icon

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    Guest

    Steam not only has advanced and user friendly options for gamepad mapping,but supports nearly every type of gamepad and app. Includes options like, color, orientation, app-specific mapping, and custom game maps! And it is completely free! For Mac, Windows and Linux!

    Positive commentMar 31, 2020
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    Steam icon
    • Steam is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Keysticks.

    • Steam is the most popular free alternative to Keysticks.

    • Steam is Free and ProprietaryKeysticks is Free and Open Source
  2. AntiMicroX icon
     25 likes

    AntiMicroX is a graphical program used to map gamepad keys to keyboard, mouse, scripts and macros. You can use this program to control any desktop application with a gamepad on Linux🐧 and Windows 🪟.

    32 AntiMicroX alternatives
    AntiMicroX screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    AntiMicroX Features

    1.  Gamepad Mapping
    2.  Controller Support
    3.  Portable
    4.  Input Method
    AntiMicroX iconKeysticks Icon

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    • AntiMicroX is the most popular Open Source alternative to Keysticks.

    • AntiMicroX is Free and Open SourceKeysticks is also Free and Open Source
  3. Xpadder icon
     65 likes

    A utility for mapping keyboard keys and mouse button actions to your game controller buttons for PC gaming.

    34 Xpadder alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Xpadder Features

    1.  Key Mapping
    2.  Key rebinding
    3.  Portable
    4.  Controller Support
    5.  Gamepad Mapping
    Xpadder iconKeysticks Icon

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    • Xpadder is the most popular commercial alternative to Keysticks.

    • Xpadder is Paid and ProprietaryKeysticks is Free and Open Source
  4. X360ce icon
     25 likes

    XBOX 360 Controller emulator is a wrapper library that translates the XInput calls to DirectInput calls, to support non-XInput game pads in applications (mostly games). In other words: It let's you use game pads other than just the XBOX 360 controller with games that...

    27 X360ce alternatives
    X360ce screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    X360ce Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    X360ce iconKeysticks Icon

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  5. FreeToGame icon
     17 likes

    FreeToGame is a gaming platform that provides access to the best free-to-play games and MMO Games while rewarding gamers with free premium in-game loot, special offers and exclusive perks at no cost to the user!

    60 FreeToGame alternatives
    FreeToGame screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    FreeToGame Features

    1.  Free to play
    FreeToGame iconKeysticks Icon

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    Guest

    Is not the same function at all. Is a site that offers free gaming, not software to use controllers on pc.

    Negative commentAug 13, 2021
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    • FreeToGame is the most popular SaaS alternative to Keysticks.

    • FreeToGame is Free and ProprietaryKeysticks is Free and Open Source
  6. reWASD icon
     10 likes

    First and only gamepad mapper to make Xbox Elite paddles separate buttons. Works with Xbox Elite, Xbox One, and Xbox 360 controllers. It allows you to map gamepad to keyboard, mouse, and controller.

    23 reWASD alternatives
    reWASD screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    reWASD Features

    1.  Elite paddles
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  Shift mode
    reWASD iconKeysticks Icon

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  7. GameDatum.com icon
     4 likes

    Play the Best Free Games Online - We find them for you! Game datum for each free online game and more! Discover and play the Best Free Games Online gamedatum.com

    64 GameDatum.com alternatives
    GameDatum.com screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    GameDatum.com Features

    1.  Mmo
    GameDatum.com iconKeysticks Icon

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  8. InputMapper icon
     11 likes

    InputMapper is a DS4 (DualShock 4) input mapper that allows you to connect your PS4 gamepad to windows, wired (USB) or wirelessly (Bluetooth).

    27 InputMapper alternatives
    InputMapper screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    InputMapper Features

    1.  Food database
    2.  Bluetooth Support
    InputMapper iconKeysticks Icon

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  9. Xbox Accessories icon
     2 likes

    The Xbox Accessories app gives you more ways to play when paired with an Xbox Wireless Controller, an Xbox Elite Wireless Controller, or an Xbox Adaptive Controller. Create and edit controller profiles by remapping buttons, swapping sticks and triggers, and configuring...

    7 Xbox Accessories alternatives
    Xbox Accessories screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Xbox Accessories Features

    1.  User Profiles
    2.  Xbox
    Xbox Accessories iconKeysticks Icon

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  10. MotionInJoy DS3 Tool icon
     9 likes

    MotioninJoy is a software that makes your PS3 and XBOX controllers work with your PC. It installs a driver for you and you can set up the controller to work.

    9 MotionInJoy DS3 Tool alternatives
    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool Features

    1.  Controller Support
    Discontinued

    The official website and the SourceForge project page have both been removed. Last version, 1.0005, released in December 2013, can be downloaded here: http://www.xinputer.com/download/MotioninJoy_071001_signed.zip and here: ftp://ftp.gnome.org/mirror/temp/sf2015/d/ds/ds3tool/DS3%20Tool%2064-bit/

    Warning

    Has been reported to have trojan/other kind of virus embedded in the code.

    MotionInJoy DS3 Tool iconKeysticks Icon

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  11. J2K icon
     6 likes

    There are already very feature-rich joystick to keyboard mappers out there, be it JoyToKey or XPadder. However, both are not Freeware and both lack the possibility to easily switch configurations from outside the applications, which would be necessary if you use game front-ends...

    17 J2K alternatives
    J2K screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Discontinued

    The J2K website has been inactive since 2014 and the program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.2, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    J2K iconKeysticks Icon

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  12. JoyXoff icon
     11 likes

    An Xbox Controller Mapper which allows you to simulate mouse and keyboard events, media functions and create process profiles individually, as well as offer the ability to turn off Xbox 360 wireless controller with very low CPU and memory usage.

    14 JoyXoff alternatives
    Help

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    JoyXoff Features

    1.  Controller Support
    2.  Gamepad Mapping
    3.  On-screen Keyboard
    JoyXoff iconKeysticks Icon

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