BoomScroll demo launches: hand-drawn bullet heaven for Linux via Proton
Solo developer Toiu's hand-drawn bullet heaven game BoomScroll has a free Steam demo playable on Linux via Proton, with native Linux support planned for the full early 2027 release.
Summary
BoomScroll, a vertically scrolling bullet heaven game with hand-drawn art, now has a free demo on Steam. The game runs on Linux through Proton, with native support targeted for launch. Developer Toiu cites Space Invaders, Vampire Survivors and Ball X Pit as influences. The full release is expected in early 2027 with 16 playable characters.
What BoomScroll offers
- Built in Godot engine
- Free Steam demo available now, playable via Proton on Linux
- Native Linux, Mac and Windows support planned for full release
- Hand-drawn art style by solo Italian developer Toiu
- 9 languages supported at launch, more planned
- 16 playable characters with unique weapons and skills planned for full game
- Meta-progression: runs unlock weapons, quests and characters
Why it matters
Another Godot-based title with explicit Linux support adds to the growing catalog of native and Proton-compatible games, though the lack of Steam Deck verification data leaves portable performance uncertain.
Original reference: linuxgameconsortium.com →