Bakso Simulator 2 Controls
Mastering controls is the first step toward running a profitable bakso restaurant in Akhir Pekan Studio's sequel. Bakso Simulator 2 expands Rabas's operation across multiple floors, adds a personal house with laptop planning tools, and introduces a smartphone interface for supply orders — all accessed through the same core input scheme on PC and adapted touch layouts on mobile. This hub covers every action from walking through the village to placing decorations in your shop, with dedicated pages for PC keybindings, mobile gestures, and furniture placement mode.
Core Gameplay Controls Overview
Bakso Simulator 2 uses a first-person perspective where Rabas moves through his restaurant, house, and the surrounding Indonesian village. On PC, WASD handles movement while the mouse controls camera direction. Space jumps over low obstacles and small curbs common in the village market. Left click serves as your primary interaction — picking up ingredients, serving bowls to customers, operating kitchen equipment, and even throwing punches when troublemakers appear near your cart.
The E key is your universal pickup and context action. Press E near ingredients to grab them, near customers to hand over orders, and near shop objects to begin placement mode when decorating. ESC opens the eat menu when Rabas is hungry, restoring stamina during long shifts. TAB opens the management tablet where you track recipes, staff schedules, supply orders, and quest progress. See our detailed PC controls page for the full keybinding reference.
PC vs Mobile Control Differences
Steam players use keyboard and mouse exclusively, while Android and iOS builds translate the same actions into on-screen buttons and touch gestures. Virtual joysticks handle movement on mobile, with dedicated tap zones for interact, jump, and tablet access. The mobile layout adjusts automatically when you enter tight spaces like the second-floor kitchen or Rabas's bedroom, repositioning buttons so they do not obscure important UI elements.
Placement mode controls differ slightly between platforms — PC players rotate furniture with R and the mouse wheel, while mobile uses pinch and swipe gestures documented on our mobile controls page. Core gameplay timing remains identical across platforms, so recipe execution and customer patience windows match whether you play on Steam or a phone during your commute.
Management Tools: Tablet, Laptop, and Smartphone
The sequel introduces layered management interfaces beyond the original game's simple menu. TAB on PC opens the tablet overlay showing daily revenue, active quests, recipe slots, and staff assignments. Rabas's house laptop — accessible after early story progression — handles bulk supply orders, decoration catalog browsing, and long-term upgrade planning. The smartphone, a new sequel feature, sends notifications about ingredient shortages, staff call-outs, and village events while you work the shop floor.
These tools do not replace physical gameplay. You still cook at the pot, carry bowls to tables, and restock shelves manually. The tablet and laptop streamline planning between shifts. Combine control mastery with our how to play guide to structure efficient daily routines that balance hands-on cooking with back-office management through these interfaces.
Placement Mode and Shop Customization
Decorating your multi-floor restaurant requires entering placement mode after purchasing items from the village vendors or unlocking them through story rewards. Pick up a decoration with E, position it with mouse movement, press E again to place, G to throw unwanted items into storage, and R to rotate in ninety-degree increments. Fine rotation uses mouse movement while holding the placement item for angled furniture like stools and plant pots.
Placement mode becomes essential as your shop expands to multiple floors with separate dining areas, a kitchen station, and outdoor cart space. Poor layout slows customer flow and makes ingredient runs between floors tedious. Read our placement mode guide for floor-by-floor layout tips, and cross-reference shop upgrade priorities to know which rooms unlock before investing in heavy decoration purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic PC controls in Bakso Simulator 2?
WASD moves Rabas, Space jumps, Left click interacts and punches, E picks up and places items, ESC opens the eat menu, and TAB opens the management tablet. Mouse movement controls the camera.
How do mobile controls work?
Mobile uses virtual joysticks for movement with on-screen buttons for interact, jump, tablet, and eat actions. Touch gestures handle camera rotation and placement mode adjustments. See our mobile controls page for the full layout.
How do I open the tablet in Bakso Simulator 2?
Press TAB on PC or tap the tablet icon on mobile. The tablet shows recipes, staff, quests, and daily stats without pausing customer timers in your restaurant.
What is placement mode?
Placement mode activates when holding a decoration or furniture item. Use E to place, G to throw into storage, R for ninety-degree rotation, and mouse movement for fine angles. Full details are on our placement controls page.
Are controls the same on Steam and mobile?
Actions are identical but input methods differ. PC uses keyboard and mouse while mobile uses touch controls. Timing, recipes, and customer behavior remain consistent across all platforms from Akhir Pekan Studio.