I'm trying to play the game with the Valve Index, but when I open the game, my controllers aren't showing up and the only way I can do anything is if I use my headset to press the play button, like I have to literally hit my head on the play button to get past the main menu. I can't move or do anything else. Movement isn't an option so I'm just standing there. My controllers are connected but the game doesn't recognize them. Any ideas on how to fix this? I've rebought the game numerous times and tried reinstalling over and over again. I don't want to have wasted my money on this bc I really want to enjoy it.
EDIT: Steam VR Settings -> Video -> Pause VR when Headset is idle (change it to OFF)
EDIT 2: To fix the running in desktop mode issue, dont open steam VR, run the game as admin, which should open Steam VR and force you into the game, also this fixes the Index's issue with the the controllers not appearing/ headset being used as a controller input rather than the controllers themselves. You may need to close VR and repeat this because the game is a bit quirky with Steam VR, but it should work.