# BoomScroll demo launches: hand-drawn bullet heaven for Linux via Proton

> **Key takeaway:** 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.

**Published:** 2026-10-23T13:57:21+00:00 
**Source:** Linux Game Consortium 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/boomscroll-demo-launches-hand-drawn-bullet-heaven-for-linux-.html 

## 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.