diff --git a/world.gd b/world.gd
index 126d194..f2f883d 100644
--- a/world.gd
+++ b/world.gd
@@ -52,6 +52,8 @@ func _ready() -> void:
 
 func _input(event: InputEvent) -> void:
 	if event.is_action_pressed("Pause"):
+		if is_paused: generation_timer.start()
+		else: generation_timer.stop()
 		is_paused = !is_paused
 		background_ui.visible = is_paused
 	if event.is_action_pressed("Menu"):
@@ -132,8 +134,6 @@ func count_living_neighbors(pos: Vector2) -> int:
 
 ## Loop through world to generate cell states, hide/show cells depending on state
 func process_generation() -> void:
-	if is_paused: return
-
 	generation += 1
 	total_living = 0