diff --git a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/ui/dialogs/SettingsMenuDialog.java b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/ui/dialogs/SettingsMenuDialog.java
index f351fd133a..fcf5a882a2 100644
--- a/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/ui/dialogs/SettingsMenuDialog.java
+++ b/core/src/io/anuke/mindustry/ui/dialogs/SettingsMenuDialog.java
@@ -360,7 +360,11 @@ public class SettingsMenuDialog extends SettingsDialog{
 
         keyDown(key -> {
             if(key == KeyCode.ESCAPE || key == KeyCode.BACK){
-                hide();
+                if(prefs.getChildren().first() != menu){
+                    back();
+                }else{
+                    hide();
+                }
             }
         });
     }