Hey Operators!
Just a quick update on gamepad and Steam Deck support: I’m happy to share that DeadWire supports both, with cross-platform saves between PC and Steam Deck.
While the game was originally designed for keyboard and mouse, gamepads are supported. I’ll be the first to admit, it works well but because of the hacking system, it’s been tricky to get it feeling perfect. There are a couple of different ways to play with a controller that aren’t fully explained in-game, so I wanted to walk you through them.
Shooting
Works like any other twin-stick shooter: move with the left stick, aim with the right, and fire with right trigger.
In Options you’ll find an aim/bullet assist setting. I recommend setting it to Medium (or at least Low), but it’s up to you. This determines how much “magnetism” helps your bullets angle toward the nearest enemy when you aim within a certain range.
Hacking
When you enter hacking mode, the crosshair turns into a cursor. To link objects, you can use:
Right Stick: Move the cursor directly, with some auto-correction to help target hackable objects. Releasing the stick snaps the cursor to the nearest target.
D-Pad (Recommended): Pressing in a direction will move the cursor straight to the nearest hackable object or enemy in that direction.
I’ll continue tweaking this over time based on your feedback. It’s not perfect yet, and I apologize for the rough edges, but I hope you’ll still have fun playing whether you use controller or KB+M.
See you soon!