Help & Troubleshooting

macOS: Arrow Keys Not Working?

If pressing arrow keys triggers macOS system actions (like Mission Control or switching between Spaces) instead of controlling the game, you'll need to disable some system keyboard shortcuts.

1. Disable Mission Control Shortcuts

System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts → Mission Control

Uncheck (disable) all arrow-based shortcuts:

Control + ← Move left a space
Control + → Move right a space
Control + ↑ Mission Control
Control + ↓ Application windows
Any "Switch to Desktop N" entries

2. Disable Accessibility Keyboard Navigation

System Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard

Set the following option:

Full Keyboard Access = OFF

This prevents arrow keys from being used for system-wide UI navigation.

3. Check for Custom App Shortcuts

System Settings → Keyboard → Keyboard Shortcuts → App Shortcuts

Look for and remove any custom shortcuts that use:

⌃ Control + Arrow keys
⌥ Option + Arrow keys
⌘ Command + Arrow keys

Note: These are system-wide settings. After changing them, your arrow keys will no longer trigger Mission Control or Spaces switching in any application. You can re-enable them after playing if needed.

Game Controls

For detailed game controls and keybindings, press Help from the in-game main menu, or press F1 during gameplay.

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