Playrooms Controls (Keyboard and Controller)
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Playrooms shows on-screen prompts — use those as the source of truth. Below is what Two Pixels UG documented in Steam Demo ("Trial Shift") update posts, not a complete unpublished keybind table.
Confirmed from Demo patch notes
| Input / feature | Notes from developer news |
|---|---|
| E | Operates doors, collection pits, dispensing points and equipment; left mouse button still works. |
| Tool hotkeys | Bottom-right tool icons show assigned keys (1, 2, F on keyboard). Controller omits number labels; hand lamp still shows its key. |
| Sprint / crouch | When those permissions are granted, the responsible key is shown and the notice stays longer. |
| Invert Y axis | Added as a settings option in a Demo update. |
| Controller menus | Dropdowns open on confirmation; Reset / Apply / Exit reachable; D-pad inputs no longer swallowed; larger shoulder-button symbols; clearer game-mode highlight; Balli's tips reachable by controller. |
| Whiteboard pointer | Controlled with the left stick (Demo update). |
Practical advice
- Open Settings before your first dark shift and set invert Y if you need it.
- Watch the tool icon row for the live hotkey letters.
- If a prompt disagrees with this page after a patch, trust the game — then email us via contact with a screenshot so we can update.
Full bind customization beyond what Steam news mentioned is not documented here. For the cleanup loop those keys serve, see how to play.
FAQ
What key interacts in Playrooms?
A Two Pixels Demo update states doors, collection pits, dispensing points and equipment can be operated with the E key; the left mouse button remains valid.
Does Playrooms support controllers?
Yes. Steam lists controller support for related products, and Demo news posts describe multiple controller navigation and input fixes.
Can I invert the Y axis?
Yes. A Demo update added an option to invert the Y axis.