I just bought LOVE3 on GOG, 22.09.2024, but there is no Linux version despite the Linux icon
and clear statements in 'game details': "Linux (Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 22.04)" about compatibility.
As Toy Tank is the same (formerly advertised with Linux version, then not available and
deleting Linux symbol) I must assume that there is a problem due to Devs/Publisher/GOG.

As a Unix expert I would never use Wine - and I bought it as a Linux version, so it
should be provided (especially as those versions do exist as shown on itch.io in
several cases like in this one here) - which is (currently) not provided at all
(see screenshots).

I own 750 games on GOG - some not cheap - and I really don't understand such
a bad treatment: is it too much to ask to make sure the install script is there BEFORE
the product page states a Linux version - and not even make sure after weeks?
[As Linux has no GOG GALAXY client and thus the offline installer is the only option.]

And I have experienced non-existent but advertised Linux versions a lot on GOG.
Additionally a new problem seems to be Linux versions using Steam libraries sold
on GOG and are not running ... maybe a Dev problem - but should be tested
and solved before selling it by GOG.
The only real support - at least after my experience - is the refund button.
This works fast and reliable.

I will write a mail to GOG support ... and also reach out to Dev and Publisher.
In case I get any piece of information from Dev/Publisher/GOG I will add it to this thread.

After reply of the developer support for Linux was dropped as custom level support
was not compatible with Game Maker's runner for Linux.
So the port on itch.io is reminiscent of an earlier version.
For those who use Wine/Proton may use the provided Windows version
to play it under GNU/Linux.
Thus I asked for a refund.

The publisher handled the GOG listing - so unfortunately this was not treated
well by GOG (which is currently the norm) and by the publisher - both did not
answer at all.

Just my experience in recent times as Linux user concerned tested games:

Most Linux announcements are non existent - visible only after buying them.
Steam ruined the game quality in my opinion - Wine is no solution but more
a problem - same for libraries (e.g. for level editor, input devices etc.) of game selling
platforms to fence their territory - incl. extreme DRM using clients to launch a game
(some publisher use their own launchers - also this is DRM!).

For most Linux users I know this is not acceptable - but not taken care by those
who earn most: game selling platforms and publishers - and both will not answer
at all or just via prepared text patterns without meaning for the case in question.

Maybe its time for me to stop supporting those who are not acting in good faith.
It is just buying - testing - and in most cases asking for refund by pressing the
button "Ask for a refund" next to the game in question.
Any Communication is fruitless ... so just wasted time.