Bakso Simulator 2 PC Controls
The Steam version of Bakso Simulator 2 delivers the full first-person restaurant experience with keyboard and mouse controls optimized for precise ingredient handling and fast customer service across Rabas's multi-floor shop. Every keybinding maps to an action you perform dozens of times per in-game day — from ladling broth to punching thieves near your cart. This reference covers all confirmed PC controls as of the current Akhir Pekan Studio build, including sequel-specific features like the house laptop and smartphone notifications accessed through the tablet interface.
Movement and Camera
W moves Rabas forward, A strafes left, S walks backward, and D strafes right. Combined with mouse look, this standard FPS layout lets you navigate cramped kitchen spaces, climb stairs to the second floor, and walk through the village market without changing control schemes between locations. Space bar jumps over low obstacles — useful for skipping curbs near your cart and reaching slightly elevated vendor stalls in the market district.
Mouse sensitivity affects both camera rotation and fine placement adjustments during decoration mode. Most players keep default sensitivity for general play and rely on R for ninety-degree furniture rotation rather than mouse-only positioning. Sprint is not a separate key — movement speed stays consistent to maintain the relaxed pacing Akhir Pekan Studio designed for the Indonesian village atmosphere.
Interaction and Cooking Actions
Left click is your primary action button. In the kitchen, click to grab ladles, stir broth, add ingredients to the pot, and plate finished bakso bowls. In the dining area, click to pick up dirty dishes, wipe tables, and serve customers waiting at their seats. Outside the shop, left click interacts with village NPCs, market vendors, and quest objects throughout the supernatural story chain involving Tuyul spirits.
The E key handles pickup and contextual actions that left click does not cover. Press E near ingredient crates to load items into your inventory, near the cash register to process payments when working without a cashier, and near delivery boxes to unpack supply shipments. E also initiates placement mode when holding purchased decorations. For recipe-specific ingredient combinations, see our all recipes list to know exactly which items to grab before each customer rush.
Tablet, Eating, and Stamina
TAB opens the management tablet overlay without pausing the game world — customers continue waiting while you browse menus. The tablet displays active recipes, unlocked slots, staff schedules, daily revenue summaries, and quest objectives. From the tablet, navigate to supply orders, recipe management, and staff hiring screens that connect to the staff hiring guide for optimal team composition.
ESC opens Rabas's eat menu when you need to restore stamina during long shifts. Neglecting hunger slows movement and reduces interaction speed, making busy lunch rushes harder to manage. Keep simple food in inventory or visit the eat menu between customer waves. The house laptop extends tablet functionality with bulk ordering — walk to the laptop desk in Rabas's home after closing shop to plan next-day purchases without time pressure from waiting customers.
Combat, Placement, and Advanced Keys
Left click also serves as Rabas's punch attack when facing thieves, troublemakers, or supernatural nuisances near your restaurant. Timing matters during evening shifts when security becomes important — hiring a guard through the staff roles guide reduces how often you fight manually, but early-game players rely heavily on left click combat until staff budgets allow.
In placement mode, E places held items, G throws them back to storage without refund, R rotates ninety degrees, and mouse movement handles fine angle adjustments. These keys become critical when furnishing your multi-floor shop — arrange tables for maximum seating on the ground floor, position kitchen equipment for efficient ingredient access on upper levels, and decorate the outdoor cart area to attract street customers. Full placement workflows are covered on our placement mode page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I rebind keys in Bakso Simulator 2 on Steam?
Akhir Pekan Studio has not confirmed full key rebinding in the current build. Controls use the standard WASD layout with fixed action keys. Check Steam update notes for customization options in future patches.
What does the E key do in Bakso Simulator 2?
E picks up ingredients and objects, interacts with contextual targets like registers and delivery boxes, and places items during decoration mode. It is the secondary action key complementing left click.
How do I eat food on PC?
Press ESC to open the eat menu when Rabas is hungry. Select food from your inventory to restore stamina. Running low on stamina during rush hours slows all interactions.
Does TAB pause the game?
No. The tablet opens as an overlay while the game world continues. Customers keep waiting and broth keeps simmering, so keep tablet browsing brief during active service hours.
How do I punch thieves on PC?
Left click near troublemakers to punch them. Hire a guard staff member to handle security automatically once your restaurant income supports the salary cost.