diff --git a/src/yugecin/opsudance/ui/OptionsOverlay.java b/src/yugecin/opsudance/ui/OptionsOverlay.java
index c345e679..0476373d 100644
--- a/src/yugecin/opsudance/ui/OptionsOverlay.java
+++ b/src/yugecin/opsudance/ui/OptionsOverlay.java
@@ -318,7 +318,9 @@ public class OptionsOverlay implements ResolutionChangedListener {
 		renderNavigation(g);
 
 		// tooltip
-		renderTooltip(g);
+		if (this.active) {
+			renderTooltip(g);
+		}
 
 		// key input options
 		if (keyEntryLeft || keyEntryRight) {