Direct answer
Friendly Steps officially uses independent leg control and supports controllers. The full launch keyboard map is not public; E and R appear only as contextual prompts in official screenshots.
Confirmed vs observed
Current control evidence
| Action or feature | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Control legs independently | Confirmed | Official Steam description |
| Full controller support | Confirmed | Steam feature list |
| Pull prompt: E | Screenshot | Visible contextual prompt in official media |
| Return to checkpoint: R | Screenshot | Visible contextual prompt in official media |
| Primary left/right leg keys | Unverified | Full launch binding screen not public |
Recommended first-session setup
- Open the in-game controls screen.Use the live launch build as the source of truth.
- Move one leg at a time.Learn the effect of a single input before combining a rhythm.
- Test contextual actions near a teammate.Prompts may change by device and situation.
- Check checkpoint voting with the group.Official screenshots show a multi-player vote state, not a guaranteed solo flow.
Controller support
Steam lists full controller support and identifies Xbox, PlayStation DualShock and DualSense controllers. The store does not yet provide a complete button-by-button launch layout.
Accuracy rule: screenshots document a moment, not every context. This page will replace observed prompts with a verified launch table after release.
Answer-ready
Frequently asked questions
What are the Friendly Steps keyboard controls?
A complete launch keyboard map is not public. Official material confirms independent leg control; screenshots show contextual E for Pull and R for return to checkpoint.
Does Friendly Steps support controllers?
Yes. Steam lists full controller support plus Xbox, DualShock and DualSense categories.
Are Q and E confirmed as the two leg keys?
No public official source reviewed here confirms Q and E as the primary left and right leg bindings. Treat that claim as unverified.
Evidence boundary
Sources and verification
Official store and developer material outrank screenshots and community reports. Screenshot observations are labeled; launch behavior that is not yet public stays unverified.