Game Controller Support (Updated 12/4/2024)

• requires a desktop build (Windows, Linux, Mac M1+)
• all supported game controllers as of SDL2 2.28.5 (Nov 2nd, 2023)
• buttons by position: NORTH, EAST, SOUTH, WEST (ignoring label A/B/X/Y etc)

Left Analog Stick

• The left analog stick selects the direction of an action.
• Buttons perform actions in the direction specified.

Directional Button Input (LSTICK 8 directions)

• SOUTH: move or attack
• EAST: run

Non-directional Button Input (LSTICK in neutral position)

• SOUTH: dungeon interaction / search, stairs, open chest, reenter town shop
• EAST: inventory / actuate or drop item
• NORTH: repeat last actuate (zap, cast, dig, ...)
• WEST: history of combat text
• LEFT SHOULDER: character screen
• RIGHT SHOULDER: minimap
• BACK: undo last gameplay command
• START: advanced gameplay options
• LEFT TRIGGER: look prompt
• RIGHT TRIGGER: adjust camera zoom

Menu: Directional Input (LSTICK 4 directions)

• SOUTH: single-step
• EAST: multi-step

Menu: Non-Directional Input (LSTICK in neutral position)

• SOUTH: confirm choice
• EAST: alternate choice
• NORTH/WEST: close menu
• LEFT TRIGGER: drop toggle for inventory
• RIGHT TRIGGER: sort inventory or shop