Yes, you can play We Were Here Tomorrow with a controller. The official FAQ confirms controller play. On PC, however, Steam labels the game Partial Controller Support, with Xbox and PlayStation controller categories, so do not interpret the answer as a promise of complete support for every device or every menu.
Controller support is an input option for each player. It does not add local split screen, remove the need for a second player, or replace the game's microphone and online requirements.
What is confirmed on each platform
| Platform | Confirmed controller information |
|---|---|
| Steam on Windows PC | Partial Controller Support; Xbox and PlayStation controller categories listed |
| PlayStation 5 | Controller play with listed remapping, sensitivity, and inversion options |
| Xbox Series X|S | A supported console version; the official FAQ confirms controller play |
The FAQ's general yes and Steam's partial-support label can both be true. You can play using a controller without the storefront promising a completely controller-only experience in every situation. Keep the more specific Steam label in mind if you want to play away from your keyboard and mouse.
Model-by-model compatibility is not confirmed, wired versus wireless differences, or a particular Steam Input configuration. There is no reason to change several input settings in advance based on an assumed requirement.
Prepare a PC controller session
Connect the controller you intend to use and check that it responds before beginning a session with your partner. Start the game and check the available control prompts, movement, view control, interaction, and menu navigation. This is a practical setup check, not a list of verified default button bindings.
Because Steam lists partial support, keep keyboard and mouse access available for the initial setup rather than assuming that every possible screen works with your pad. If a particular action does not respond, check that action and the displayed controls before treating the entire game as incompatible.
Do not copy a button map from a different We Were Here entry and assume it applies to Tomorrow. Both Explorers have their own high-tech tools, and the current game's prompts are the relevant reference for your role.
Steam partial support and console controller options have different limits.
PS5 control and accessibility options
The PS5 product page lists advanced controller remapping, basic stick sensitivity adjustment, and basic stick inversion adjustment. It also lists control reminders, so you can review the controls rather than relying only on memory during a session.
Other listed control features include playing without rapid button presses, simultaneous presses, motion controls, touch controls, or controller vibration. These options are useful to consider when deciding whether the input style fits you. They do not establish a separate simplified puzzle mode or guarantee a particular configuration for every individual access need.
If you change a control option, check that you can still move, look around, communicate, and use the relevant interaction comfortably. Your partner's configuration does not have to match yours; the important point is that each person can perform their own role.
A controller does not replace voice equipment
Tomorrow is a communication-focused game in which the players are often separated. The PC requirements specify a working PC-compatible microphone and an internet connection for both players. The presence of a controller in the setup does not prove that microphone input is configured or working.
Before committing to a longer session, confirm that your partner can hear you and that you can hear them. Keep a control issue distinct from an audio issue: successful movement with the pad does not test the microphone, and a working microphone does not show that every controller action responds.
On PS5, online play requires PlayStation Plus. The Xbox console listing requires an online multiplayer subscription. These access conditions apply alongside your chosen input device.
Steam Deck and other device limits
As of October 21, 2026, Steam lists Steam Deck compatibility as Unknown. Controller support alone does not establish Steam Deck verification, performance, readable interface size, or a trouble-free handheld session. Do not turn the general controller answer into a recommendation based on checks that have not been provided.
The same restraint applies to less common pads and adapters. Their compatibility is not established by the two controller categories in the store listing. If a particular device is essential to your setup, confirm that device's behavior before relying on it for a scheduled session.
Finally, two controllers on one machine do not enable a second local player. Tomorrow uses two-player online co-op with separate player views. Arrange two supported systems and game access for both people, then select the comfortable input method for each person's own game.