Hytale controller support explained

Hytale doesn't officially support controllers and won't do for some time, fortunately you can use Steam to play the game ...

Valve warms up for the Steam Machine with a client update bristling with gamepad fixes and, oh, the betas UI is fancier now if you're into that

Pretty excited about this controller glyph thing, too.

Valve’s New Steam Controller Puts Comfort and Precision Control First

Meet the latest Steam Controller for Valve with magnetic thumbsticks and TMR sensing, giving steadier aim and fewer drift issues for smoother gameplay ...