Universal Game Adapter Host · 100% Free

Control,
without compromise.

Kontrol is a universal controller workstation for games supported by Kontrol adapters. Configure sticks, throttles, pedals, and full flight rigs as native controls instead of keyboard emulators. Current adapters include Space Engineers and Space Engineers 2.

100% free. All features and adapters unlocked for everyone.

Kontrol is an independent companion utility. Game adapters are separate integrations and are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the respective game owners.

Kontrol universal game adapter host and flight workstation artwork
100% FREENo tiers · All features included
6-DoFAnalog flight control
HOSAS / HOTASBring your hardware together

01 · A CLEARER FLIGHT PATH

From hardware to launch,
without the guesswork.

  1. 01

    Connect your gear

    Kontrol keeps the controllers it sees and their readiness in one place.

  2. 02

    Set up your controls

    Map flight axes and actions, then tune each input to suit your rig.

  3. 03

    Launch with confidence

    Keep adapter, game-build, and deployment status visible before you fly.

02 · THE WORKSTATION

Everything you need,
where you expect it.

Kontrol dashboard showing game adapter and controller status

01

See your whole flight setup.

Adapter compatibility, game version, deployment, and connected devices at a glance.

Kontrol input mapping screen

02

Make every axis yours.

Build mappings that match your hardware and the way you fly.

Kontrol calibration screen

03

Tune for feel, not compromise.

Use visual calibration and response controls to dial in each input.

Kontrol diagnostics and telemetry screen

04

Know what is happening.

Clear diagnostics and telemetry make setup and troubleshooting less mysterious.

Kontrol adapter settings screen

05

Adjust the game layer.

Review supported adapter settings and make changes from one focused place.

Kontrol application settings

07

Set the app up your way.

Keep application behavior and supporting options visible and easy to revisit.

Kontrol game and adapter version status

08

See version status clearly.

Check game and adapter compatibility before you launch.

Kontrol input overlay showing selected device widgets and overlay settings

09

Keep your inputs in view.

Monitor selected devices, mapped buttons, axis positions, and overlay presentation while you configure your setup.

03 · THE COMPLETE TOOLSET

Every flight feature.
Completely free.

Every feature and adapter is provided as-is for free with no paywalls or restrictions. Kontrol gives you full access to setup, tuning, profiles, adapters, and diagnostics.

Multi-device flight rigs

Bring HOSAS, HOTAS, throttles, pedals, button boxes, and gamepads into one setup.

Profiles for every ship

Create, duplicate, switch, and maintain custom control profiles for the way you fly.

Visual input mapping

Assign axes, buttons, and supported controls directly in Kontrol with live input feedback.

Precision calibration

Tune deadzones, response curves, and supported calibration settings to match your hardware.

Live adapter settings

Adjust supported adapter parameters in the app, including real-time changes when the game supports them.

Adapter library and updates

Browse signed adapters, install compatible releases, check versions, update, and roll back when needed.

Explore Official Adapters →

Manual configuration support

Keep direct access to configuration files for supported mappings, calibration, and adapter settings.

FREE

100% Free for everyone

All capabilities and future workstation updates are provided completely free with no restrictions.

RELEASE HISTORY

Version history.

Track stable releases, new capabilities, and updater improvements for Kontrol.

LATEST Windows release · 13 September 2026

v1.2.0 Adapter Deployment & Runtime Lifecycle

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Kontrol 1.2.0 improves adapter deployment feedback, runtime state accuracy, and launch configuration across the dashboard and adapter management flows.

Deployment & sideloading

  • Deployment-strategy-aware launch configuration and adapter-owned deployment presentation.
  • Phased sideload progress with immediate feedback and background processing.
  • Memoized adapter assets prevent UI-thread stutter during sideloading.

Runtime lifecycle

  • Adapter actions follow actual process and connection state.
  • Added single-instance protection, tray integration, and streamlined lifecycle handling.
  • Dashboard and hero-card status now consistently reflect adapter and deployment state.

Compatibility & fixes

  • Platform-agnostic game-build identity presentation and clearer compatibility tooltips.
  • Unknown compatibility and prerequisite states render neutrally.
  • Fixed stuck compatibility progress, stale adapter actions, and spinner cleanup.

Existing installations update automatically via the built-in updater, or by downloading the latest installer.

Previous Versions (v1.0.0 – v1.1.0)
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v1.1.0 — Input Mapping Redesign & HUD Overlay Presets 8 Sep 2026

A visual and ergonomic overhaul of Kontrol's Input Mapping workstation with card-based action rows, instant loading, HUD themes, and pinned calibration controls.

  • Added modern action cards, inline tuning drawers, HUD presets, global hotkeys, and pinned controller status.
  • Improved multi-controller polling, theme styling, and device disconnection feedback.
v1.0.3 — Input & adapter management 28 Aug 2026

Unified input bindings, staged adapter package activation with rollback, and smarter multi-monitor window placement.

  • Unified bindings for axes, buttons, and signed pairs.
  • Local adapter ZIP validation and staged rollback protection.
v1.0.2 — Updater reliability 26 Aug 2026

Scheduled update checks now expose their progress more clearly and retry cleanly when an update check is already busy.

  • Made scheduled update checks observable.
  • Added retry handling for busy update checks.
v1.0.1 — Pro release edition 25 Aug 2026

The Pro release edition became unrestricted, with clearer guidance around Itch.io support and game compatibility.

  • Added the unrestricted Pro release edition.
  • Clarified Itch.io support and compatibility information.
v1.0.0 — Initial release 25 Aug 2026

The initial public release of Kontrol for Space Engineers 2 grid flight physics.

  • Introduced the Kontrol flight-control workstation for Windows.
  • Established the first stable release line for Space Engineers 2.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Take command of
your flight setup.

Kontrol is 100% free. Every feature and adapter is provided as-is with no paywalls or restrictions. Download now on Itch.io.

Download Kontrol from Itch.io

Looking for supported games and signed packages? Visit the Kontrol Adapter Library.