How to play Knockfall
Hit rivals to raise their damage percent. The more damage they have, the farther they fly. Knock them out of the arena to take a life, and keep your own lives to win.
At 20% a hit sends a rival a short way; at 120% the same hit can send them off the screen. So build damage first, then go for the big launch. When you get knocked away, jump, then jump again toward the stage: a big hit always gives you both jumps back.
Keyboard and mouse
These are the default keys. You can change every key, and map mouse buttons, in the game’s Controls screen.
| Move | A / D | Go left or right. Hold Left Shift to run. |
|---|---|---|
| Jump | Space | One tap jumps high. Release and tap again in the air to go even higher. |
| Hit | J | Get close, then tap. Hold I to aim up or S to aim down. |
| Special | K | Shoots your fighter’s special shot. Aim up to shoot too. |
| Guard | L | Hold to block hits. Your shield runs out if you hold too long. |
| Three-hit combo | J → J → J | Tap once for each hit. Aim up or down to change the next hit. |
| Big smash | Hold H, release | Aim up, down or sideways. Hold to charge, then let go. Jump or Guard cancels. |
| Grab and throw | ; | Grab a close rival, even through a shield. Aim, then tap Attack to throw. |
| Roll or air dodge | Direction + L | Press Guard while moving to roll. In the air, Guard dodges once before landing. |
| Side move | A / D + K | Your fighter’s side move, like a dash or a long grab. |
| Power move | S + K | Each fighter has a different power move. It needs a moment to recharge. |
| Get back up | Space → Space | Jump, then jump again toward the stage. A big hit gives you both jumps back. |
Two players on one keyboard
Player 2 uses the arrow keys to move and jump. Comma attacks, period uses Special and slash guards. Right Shift or Num 0 charges a smash, and Right Ctrl runs.
Touch screens
Turn your phone sideways for the best view. The buttons sit on the right; your thumb on the left side of the screen moves.
| Move | Left side of the screen | Put your thumb down anywhere on the left and drag. Push all the way to run. Push up to jump. |
|---|---|---|
| Jump | JUMP | One tap jumps high. Tap again in the air to go even higher. |
| Hit | ATTACK | Get close, then tap. Aim with the stick to change your hit. |
| Special | SPECIAL | Shoots your special shot. Stick sideways or down + SPECIAL for your special moves. |
| Guard | GUARD | Hold to block hits. Direction + GUARD rolls or dodges. |
| Big smash | Flick + ATTACK | Flick the stick and tap Attack at once. Hold Attack to charge, then let go. |
| Grab and throw | GRAB | Grab a close rival, then tap Attack or push the stick to throw. |
Controllers
Plug in or pair a game controller and press a button.
| Move | Stick / D-pad | Tilt a little for small steps. Push all the way to run. |
|---|---|---|
| Jump | A | One tap jumps high. Tap again in the air to go even higher. |
| Hit | X | Get close, then tap. Aim up or down to change your hit. |
| Special | B | Shoots your special shot. Sideways or down + B for your special moves. |
| Guard | Left shoulder | Hold to block hits. Direction + Guard rolls or dodges. |
| Big smash | Hold Y, release | Aim, charge, then let go. Jump or Guard cancels. |
| Grab | Left trigger | Grab a close rival, then aim and tap X to throw. |
| Match menu | Start | Open the match menu. |
Ways to play
Fight
Battle the computer at Easy, Medium or Hard, or a friend on the same keyboard. Pick your fighter, rivals and stage.
Adventure
Five places and one big quest, with chapters, rewards and a final boss.
Ladder
Beat five rivals in a row.
Practice
Learn the moves step by step.
Play with Friends
Make an online room for up to 8 players and share its code or invite link. No account needed.
Tips
- Mix up your hits: a three-hit combo, a dash attack, then a smash when their damage is high.
- Press Guard just before a hit to parry it. Hold Guard too long and your shield breaks.
- Fell down? Press Guard as you land to bounce right back up.
- Catch an edge while falling, then climb, jump or roll back onto the stage.
- Every fighter’s air attacks come from their weapon, so try every direction with each one.