New update to fix Steam Deck compatibilityJun 11, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsCalling all Rock Boshers! Linux build is now updated with fixes that allow the game to run on Steam Deck. When using Deck, its advised to set the controller to the XBOX type on the ingame settings screen, which you can access via the game main menu. Full change log below: Change Log---2025-05-31---- Updated SDL to v3 ( fixes black screen when running game on desktop and steam deck )- Updated Steam API to v1.62- Updated mapping for xbox 360 controller ( see below, only real change ishandling of dpad in SDL v3 )- Updated mapping for PS3 controller ( see below )- Updated mapping for PS4 controller ( see below )- Added support for removing and adding controllers whilst game running (previously would need controller attached before starting game, note thisstill doesn't handle multiple controllers )- Fix for handling desktop scaling ( previously assumed x1 scale )- Fix for issue where screen may swap without having drawn new frame ( thiswould appear as flickering, as one buffer holds previous frame and the otherthe current frame, bug in original release only noticeable on modern faster machines )- Fix for pausing music when no music playing ( when backgrounding the gamewindow on the initial selection screen, the game would crash attempting topause music, but no music was playing )- Fix for pausing music and game when opening steam overlay ( game and musicimmediately resume once overlay is closed )Known Issues---- Icon may not work on desktop ( appears there can be an issue setting the icon onWayland, icon simply doesn't get set )XBox Mapping---- DPad - move around menus / move player in game- Left Stcik - move around menus / move player in game- Right Stick - fire- Start - pause- A - select menu item- B - go back in menus- LB - select previous weapon- RB - select next weaponPS3 Mapping---- DPad - move around menus / move player in game- Left Stcik - move around menus / move player in game- Right Stick - fire- Start - pause- Cross - select menu item- Triangle - go back in menus- L1 - select previous weapon- R1 - select next weaponPS4 Mapping---- DPad - move around menus / move player in game- Left Stcik - move around menus / move player in game- Right Stick - fire- Options - pause- Cross - select menu item- Triangle - go back in menus- L1 - select previous weapon- R1 - select next weaponArt Changes---- Linux / credits_screen.png- Linux / desktop_controls_screen.png- lift_wall_leftA.png ( appears to be a new image )- lift_wall_leftB.png ( appears to be a new image )- lift_wall_rightA.png ( appears to be a new image )- lift_wall_rightB.png ( appears to be a new image )IRON CRYPTICLE now available on Steam, PS4, XboxJul 13, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHello - we have a new game developed by Confused Pelican just released this week. with a 10% off launch discount! Iron Crypticle Steam page "Iron Crypticle is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!" Also, if you were an existing owner of `Iron Fisticle` before this games launch - then you would have received `Crypticle` for free in your Steam library.IRON CRYPTICLE now available on Steam, PS4, XboxJul 13, 2017 - Community AnnouncementsHello - we have a new game developed by Confused Pelican just released this week. with a 10% off launch discount! Iron Crypticle Steam page "Iron Crypticle is an arcade twin-stick dungeon shooter with RPG elements for 1 to 4 players LOCAL CO-OP! A mysterious, malevolent force has abducted Cryptonia’s princess – along with the king’s royal golden treasures (shaped curiously like large foodstuffs...). Kingsguard to the rescue!" Also, if you were an existing owner of `Iron Fisticle` before this games launch - then you would have received `Crypticle` for free in your Steam library.Newly updated build and new price for ROCK BOSHERS DXSep 9, 2016 - Community AnnouncementsA new build has been released with the following changes: Support for wired and wireless Xbox One controllers. New controls quickview from main menu screen - lets you quicky check the basic control options. Music volume bug fix. Also we are permanently dropping the price by $1 :engineercat:Newly updated build and new price for ROCK BOSHERS DXSep 9, 2016 - Community AnnouncementsA new build has been released with the following changes: Support for wired and wireless Xbox One controllers. New controls quickview from main menu screen - lets you quicky check the basic control options. Music volume bug fix. Also we are permanently dropping the price by $1 ːengineercatːPC Version BUG FIX for players using 4K or higher resolutionNov 4, 2015 - Community AnnouncementsThere is now a update live for the PC version for players using 4K or higher displays. It fixes a crash if screen resolution was too high (ie over 4k).PC Version BUG FIX for players using 4K or higher resolutionNov 4, 2015 - Community AnnouncementsThere is now a update live for the PC version for players using 4K or higher displays. It fixes a crash if screen resolution was too high (ie over 4k).Rock Boshers DX - FREE graphical updateApr 5, 2015 - Community AnnouncementsROCK BOSHERS DX: Director’s Cut, the ultimate 8bit retro shooter available on Steam and PS4 / PSVita, is getting a FREE graphical upgrade. Now you can fight your way across Mars as Queen Victoria with either the original ZX Spectrum Style art or the all new optional '8bit console style' artwork with its enhanced palette!Rock Boshers DX - FREE graphical updateApr 5, 2015 - Community AnnouncementsROCK BOSHERS DX: Director’s Cut, the ultimate 8bit retro shooter available on Steam and PS4 / PSVita, is getting a FREE graphical upgrade. Now you can fight your way across Mars as Queen Victoria with either the original ZX Spectrum Style art or the all new optional '8bit console style' artwork with its enhanced palette!
