Trash Day controls and settings
Full controller support; minimum spec is Windows 11, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT. Tune FOV and audio in the demo before launch day.
What it runs on
The store page lists a Windows-11-first spec sheet. Nothing exotic — the game is a stylized low-poly sandbox, and the demo ran on the same baseline.
| Setting | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 11 |
| CPU | Intel Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz or equivalent |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| GPU | GTX 1060 or RX 6600 XT |
| DirectX | 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space |
Controls
- Full controller support is listed on the store page — gamepad and keyboard/mouse both work.
- The demo's HUD showed a small, readable action set: sprint (Shift), jump, an attack/interact button (E), and a hold-to-drop/throw input. Voice activity and emotes live on the hotbar on the left of the screen.
- Known demo issue: some players reported keybindings not applying in the demo ("Keybindings don't work for me" sits on the Steam forum unaddressed). If remapping fails for you, restart the game and re-apply — and report it with F11 so the team sees it.
Audio and accessibility options
The store lists two options worth knowing before you dig through menus:
- Custom Volume Controls — separate sliders, which doubles as "my friend is screaming" mitigation.
- Playable without Timed Input — a listed category, meaning queued/press-and-hold friendly inputs exist rather than frame-perfect requirements.
If the wagon makes you queasy
"Motion Sickness" is a real thread on the Steam forum (3 replies), usually pointing at the wagon's low third-person camera and physics jolts. Practical fixes:
- Raise FOV if a slider exists, and prefer a gamepad's smoother camera control.
- Play the demo first — it is free and the demo is the whole first area.
- Take breaks between areas; checkpoint banking is a natural stopping point.
Reporting bugs in-game
Press F11 to send a report straight to the team — this is the demo's own instruction, not a fan workaround. Wagon launching into the stratosphere? That is exactly what it is for.
Performance notes
The full game adds five more areas and a full soundtrack, so expect the demo's frame rate to be a best case, not a worst case. On minimum spec, drop shadow quality first — physics and animation matter more to this game than shadows do.
Sources
- Steam store page and system requirements, checked October 6, 2026.
- "The TRASH DAY Demo is LIVE for Steam Next Fest!" — June 16, 2026 (F11 reporting).
- Steam forum threads: "Motion Sickness", "Keybindings don't work for me" — Trash Day discussions.
All guides12
StartTrash Day release date, price and platforms
StartTrash Day beginner guide — the first hour
StartTrash Day demo vs full game
WagonTrash Day wagon physics and hauling guide
LootTrash Day trash and values guide
Co-opTrash Day co-op guide — bring a crew
WorldTrash Day areas and route guide
WorldTrash Day animals and hazards guide
ExtrasTrash Day hats, skins and cosmetics
UpdatesTrash Day demo updates and patch notes
PlansTrash Day roadmap and dev plans
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