diff --git a/src/console.c b/src/console.c
index 1eb7b1e43..4f5d3443a 100644
--- a/src/console.c
+++ b/src/console.c
@@ -841,7 +841,7 @@ boolean CON_Responder(event_t *ev)
 	// check for console toggle key
 	if (ev->type != ev_console)
 	{
-		if (modeattacking || metalrecording || marathonmode)
+		if (modeattacking && !demo.playback || metalrecording || marathonmode)
 			return false;
 
 		if (ev->data1 >= NUMKEYS) // See also: HUD_Responder