Knights of the Fall demo launches for Linux during Steam Next Fest
Key Takeaway
The story-driven sci-fi action platformer Knights of the Fall has released a native Linux demo on Steam for Steam Next Fest, with Proton support also reported working smoothly.
Summary
Airo Games' Knights of the Fall, developed through Bohemia Interactive's incubator program, has released its first public demo for Steam Next Fest. The game features sword combat combined with time and gravity manipulation powers. The demo includes three areas and is available natively for Linux, Mac, and Windows. The source reports Proton runs the demo smoothly with steady frame rates, though no explicit Steam Deck testing was conducted.
Demo content and platforms
- Native Linux build available alongside Mac and Windows
- Proton compatibility reported working smoothly with steady frame rates
- Demo contains three areas: a dream sequence (tutorial), Yoshida's base, and a ruined NASS hospital
- Combat system combines katana melee with guns and gravity-pull abilities
- 2D/3D hybrid art style with film-like presentation
Original reference: linuxgameconsortium.com →