diff --git a/quakespasm/Quake/cl_demo.c b/quakespasm/Quake/cl_demo.c
index adff353d..7cd5c937 100644
--- a/quakespasm/Quake/cl_demo.c
+++ b/quakespasm/Quake/cl_demo.c
@@ -281,6 +281,10 @@ void CL_PlayDemo_f (void)
 		return;
 	}
 
+	// withdraw console/menu
+	if (key_dest == key_console)
+		key_dest = key_game;
+
 //
 // disconnect from server
 //