diff --git a/src/player.c b/src/player.c
index eacfd76..426d170 100644
--- a/src/player.c
+++ b/src/player.c
@@ -43,7 +43,8 @@ player_update(struct Player *p)
 	const int k_jump = input_down(K_JUMP);
 	const int kp_jump = input_pressed(K_JUMP);
 	const int kp_polarity = input_pressed(K_POLARITY);
-	const int dir_x = k_right - k_left;
+	const int dir_x =
+	    (k_right - k_left) * ((p->gravity.x == 1) ? (-1) : (1));
 	const struct Vec rem_gravity = p->gravity;
 	float spd_x, spd_y;