A Both verdict isn't a shrug. On some games each input wins a different job. On others, either one carries the whole game. Seven games show the difference.

Steam labels 630 PC games in our library with Full Controller Support. We checked how players actually vote on them. On the most-voted, keyboard and mouse and controller finish a single vote apart.

Five September 2026 PC releases, checked against how the community already voted on the closest games we have. Four say controller. One does not.

11 of 24 players voted Cyberpunk 2077 is great with both controller and keyboard. See the full breakdown and cast your vote on Game Verdict.

26 of 31 players voted ELDEN RING is best with a controller. See the full breakdown and cast your vote on Game Verdict.

Community verdicts on whether PC games are best played with a controller or keyboard & mouse. Search any game and see how the community votes.

26 of 31 players voted ELDEN RING is best with a controller. See the full breakdown and cast your vote on Game Verdict.