Controls and Inventory Guide
Confirmed Demo keys, Toolbox and inventory handling without an invented shortcut list.
Evidence: Demo Verified · Scope: Demo menu 049-REV5-L; gameplay values may differ by build · Source review: 2026-10-11
Use these controls to inspect, sort and transfer inventory. Read the live hint overlay when an input differs; shortcuts can depend on context and build.
Confirmed keys and tools
| Key or input | Usage |
|---|---|
| Q / E | Rotate an item |
| F | Flip an item |
| O | Open the hint overlay |
| Ctrl / Shift / Alt + click | Modifier-click controls; use live hints for transfer and selection behavior |
| Esc / Space | Context-dependent actions; read the on-screen hint |
| 1–9 | Toolbox slot shortcuts |
Inventory routine
- Open the hint overlay when learning a new container interaction. Follow the current on-screen modifier keys.
- Keep documents and long-lived tools in file/archive storage when supported, and keep sale goods in ordinary stock.
- Rotate or flip modules to fit their grid, then read the resulting Quality/Performance/Efficiency totals. Similar shapes do not prove identical effects.
- Use multiple-item selection, sorting and container preview where available in your build.
- Check the receiving inventory and capacity before transfers. In older builds, unloading a Cleaner Robot can move its battery unexpectedly.
Tool and document storage
In-game descriptions · Demo 25382790 · reviewed 2026-10-11. Availability and full gameplay effects still need verification.
| Item | In-game description |
|---|---|
| Toolbox | Holds tools. Press 1-9 on the keyboard to equip the stored item. |
| Dossier | Can hold documents, notes, books and magnifying glasses. |
Sleep and save
Autosave occurs after sleeping. Check output and inventory the next day before another large transfer. See Demo Limits and Troubleshooting if stock is missing.
Additional player-tested inventory actions
These additional actions may differ between Demo builds. Check the live hint overlay if necessary.
| Action | Input |
|---|---|
| Rotate an item while dragging | Q/E or mouse wheel |
| Mirror an item while dragging | F or right-click |
| Sort a container | Right-click an empty cell; sort by size or direction, without guaranteed optimal packing |
| Select multiple items | Hold left mouse and drag a selection rectangle |
| Use a tool without repeated dragging | Right-click the tool and choose Equip, then left-click the target; right-click puts it away |
| Use a Toolbox | Put tools in numbered slots; an upgraded Toolbox provides convenient hotkeys |
| Resize an inspection window | Use its window-size control |
| Inspect a customer closely | Click the top of the customer window |
| Check faction reputation | Click the box on/near the left door |
| Enable Gene Scanner | Right-click and choose Toggle; dragging it onto a rat is not the activation step |
Open the reference/color card and drag it over the item for close authentication. Food Stamp overlays have a transparency slider. Read full lettering and color. Chinese Immunivax spacing can differ because of localization; do not apply it as an English defect rule.
Cassette tapes must be in the right-side radio to play music. General storage does not play them. Keep essential documents separate from tapes and sale stock.
Sources
Fan-made guide. Not affiliated with Questing Goose Studio or tinyBuild. Community values retain their source and version conditions; a source-review date does not indicate a new gameplay test.