Apostate Verity Controls

Keyboard controls (web demo defaults)

Action	Key
Move (left / right)	A / D (W and S are also bound)
Jump	K
Dodge / roll	L
Attack	J (the action keys sit in a J / K / L row next to each other)
Interact / confirm	Context prompts appear on-screen; Enter confirms menus

The tutorial banner at the start of the demo explicitly shows Move (W A S D), Jump (K) and Dodge (L). Attack and interact prompts surface as you reach them, with attack on the adjacent J key. If a key feels off, see remapping below.

Full control scheme (combat keys)

Beyond movement, the game's documented control scheme adds the defensive and utility keys you'll rely on against tougher enemies and the Tree Boss:

Action	Keyboard	Gamepad
Move	W A S D	Left stick
Attack / Confirm	J	A
Dodge / roll	L	B
Block / defend	Space	Left shoulder (LB)
Parry	Space + J	LB + A
Heal	O	Left trigger (LT)
Interact	E	Y

This is the developer-documented layout (it matches the Windows build). The English web demo also shows Jump (K) in its opening tutorial. Because the web build can't be rebound, exact bindings can differ slightly between the browser and Windows versions — when in doubt, trust the on-screen tutorial prompts and use the Windows build to remap.

Remember the attack-icon system: block and parry don't work on every hit. Purple attacks must be dodged. See the guide for how block / parry / dodge map to enemy cues.

Gamepad controls

A controller works natively. The tutorial shows the left stick for movement and face buttons for jump and dodge, so you can play the whole demo on a pad. Plug it in before launching, and if the browser doesn't detect it, press a button once to wake it up.

Can I remap the controls?

The browser web demo uses the fixed layout above and does not support key rebinding. If you want to remap keys, play the downloadable Windows demo instead — it includes a settings menu with rebinding and more options. Both versions are free and official from KitDa Games.

Control tips for a Souls-like

• Dodge (L) is your lifeline. Rolling through an attack at the right moment beats trying to out-run it. Learn each enemy's timing.
• Don't mash attack (J). Recovery frames leave you open. Hit, then reposition or dodge.
• Use the bonfire. The demo opens at a campfire-style checkpoint — your safe point to reset before pushing forward.
• A gamepad is more comfortable for the dodge-and-attack rhythm than keyboard, if you have one.

Play the web demo → Beginner's guide →