Native on Linux and the Steam Deck.

01 Install

One file, four steps.

1. Download

   Get KingKong-linux-x86_64.AppImage from the latest release and put it anywhere, for example in your home folder.

2. Allow it to run

   In your file manager, open its Properties and allow it to run as a program, or run chmod +x on it in a terminal.

3. Start

   Start it. The launcher opens on its first setup: pick your disc image and set up as on Windows.

4. Add to Steam (optional)

   To play from Steam's Game Mode, choose Games › Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library in Steam's desktop mode and add the AppImage.

02 Steam Deck and Game Mode

Play it from Game Mode.

• Add it to Steam

  In desktop mode, choose Games, then Add a Non Steam Game to My Library, and add the AppImage. Or use Add to Steam on the launcher's Home screen, which also adds its artwork.

• A controller from the start

  The launcher, the setup and the game all work with the Deck's own controls and button prompts.

• A preset for the Deck

  The Steam Deck graphics preset is made for its screen and battery.

03 Differences

What differs from Windows.

• Vulkan only

  DirectX 12 is a Windows API, so Linux always uses the Vulkan renderer.

• Upscalers

  DLSS and FSR 3.1 are Windows only for now, FSR 4 needs DirectX 12, and Intel has no Linux version of XeSS. On Linux, FSR 1 and NIS are there.

• Your files

  Saves, settings and downloads live in your standard user data folder. The launcher's About tab opens each in one click.

• Updates

  The launcher checks for updates and installs them, as on Windows.

Linux support is newer than Windows support. If something does not work, tell us on the Discord.