dvDirectInput
⚪ Last updated 2023Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #57 of 150 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod now uses Unity Mod Manager.
See text or video guides for inatallation instructions
dvDirectInput
Allows control of locomotives via input devices such as joysticks, throttles etc.
The documentation and source code is available on GitHub. I'm not maintaining it in two places.
Please read the readme before installing/updating
Features
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[]Analogue axis and button support for all interior control types
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]Support for multiple game controllers at once[]GUI configuration
[]Devices can be attached on the fly. Toggle the mod to disabled and back to enabled to pick up the new devices
Support
Feel free to ask questions and raise issues here, on GitHub or @Greeny on discord
dvDirectInput is a gameplay mod for Derail Valley that enables control of locomotives via external input devices like joysticks and throttles. With 45 endorsements and 1,401 downloads, it's a niche utility for sim enthusiasts seeking more immersive train handling. Last updated in July 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Niche but dedicated following (45 endorsements) — sim players know what they want.
- Opens up a whole new level of immersion for train sim fans with proper hardware.
- Lightweight and focused — does one thing and does it well.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2023 — might not work with the latest game patches.
- Requires compatible input hardware — if you don't own a joystick or throttle, this mod is useless.
For Derail Valley players who own flight sticks, throttles, or other input peripherals and want to control trains with physical hardware. Perfect for sim enthusiasts who crave more tactile feedback. Skip if you're happy with keyboard and mouse or don't have compatible devices.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's forum or Discord for community-setup guides, since the author didn't include instructions.
- Make sure your input device is recognized by Windows before launching the game.
- Test with a simple locomotive first to get the hang of the control mapping.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Derailvalley Mods
- Author
- Greeny404
- Version
- 0.5.2
- Downloads
- 1,401
- Endorsements
- 45
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/16/2023
- Updated
- 7/28/2023
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