Controller Support: Partial, Not Full
Black Gold is listed with Partial Controller Support. Public hardware metadata also lists DualSense support over USB. Partial support should not be read as a promise that every menu, text field or action works from the controller alone. Keep keyboard and mouse access available and compare Steam Deck limitations separately before choosing a controller-only setup.
The field decision
Black Gold is listed with Partial Controller Support. Public hardware metadata also lists DualSense support over USB. Partial support should not be read as a promise that every menu, text field or action works from the controller alone. Keep keyboard and mouse access available and compare Steam Deck limitations separately before choosing a controller-only setup.
Official current-build and patch facts are cited below. Suggested checks are editorial guidance; historical demo sources retain their original dates.
Quick facts
- Steam appdetails lists Partial Controller Support.
- Hardware metadata lists DualSense controllers, USB only.
- Full controller navigation is not promised.
- Deck metadata warns that some default-controller functions require another input method.
Walkthrough
- 01
Confirm the starting point
Connect your controller and verify it is detected by Steam.
- 02
Check the relevant condition
Test menu navigation, interaction and text entry before settling into play.
- 03
Make the comparison
If an action is inaccessible, keep keyboard/mouse available instead of assuming the game has full support.
- 04
Verify the outcome
On Deck, review touchscreen, virtual keyboard and community configuration options as untested alternatives.
Read the system before acting
| Situation | Meaning | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Check 1 | Steam appdetails lists Partial Controller Support. | Connect your controller and verify it is detected by Steam. |
| Check 2 | Hardware metadata lists DualSense controllers, USB only. | Test menu navigation, interaction and text entry before settling into play. |
| Check 3 | Full controller navigation is not promised. | If an action is inaccessible, keep keyboard/mouse available instead of assuming the game has full support. |
| Check 4 | Deck metadata warns that some default-controller functions require another input method. | On Deck, review touchscreen, virtual keyboard and community configuration options as untested alternatives. |
Common mistakes
- Treating a dated source or individual report as a guarantee for every installation.
- Making a purchase or irreversible save change from a claim the cited source does not establish.
Official current-build and patch facts are distinguished from suggested checks. Last source review: 2026-09-13.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check first for controller support: partial, not full?
Connect your controller and verify it is detected by Steam.
What is the evidence and build context?
Reviewed 2026-09-13 against the cited sources; latest verified patch 1.0.1. Suggested checks are editorial guidance, not a claim of hands-on testing.
Sources
- Black Gold: Oil Drilling Simulator on Steam ↗
Official released full-game listing. Release, US price, full-game requirements and partial controller support rechecked. Prices are dated snapshots.
Checked 13 September 2026 · verified-official - SteamDB compatibility metadata snapshot ↗
Deck Unsupported; SteamOS compatible; graphics and default controller limitations. Compatibility test predates launch: 3 April 2026, build 22564605.
Checked 13 September 2026 · developer-described