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Torchlight came out for Linux in September of 2012 via Humble Indie Bundle 6. It has since been available for Linux users only in the Ubuntu Software Centre which hardly encompasses all Linux users.
After searching far and wide and only finding pondering forum posts with unanswered questions, I sent an email to [email protected] 20 days ago and another email 10 days ago, both of which have been ignored. I did stumble upon this, however:
Source.
Although not relevant to what the future of Torchlight on Linux may hold as it only deals with already made purchases, it does sound like Runic has and still is keeping its distance from Linux. Quite strange considering all the furore surrounding Linux and that the Linux client for Torchlight already exists and just needs to be made widely available. I am thinking the Humble Store, Steam, and hopefully GOG once it launches Linux support, but with Humble having done the port, I don't think sharing will be an option. Still, it wouldn't hurt to vote for GOG to add the Linux version of Torchlight to its repertoire.
In addition, Edward Rudd, the man who ported Torchlight to Linux, is available on Twitter.
I encourage all of you to send politely formulated messages to all of the above pieces of contact information to see if anything can be done on the matter. It sounds utterly ridiculous to ask someone to allow you to give them your money when all the work has seemingly already been done and it appears to be in their best interest, but that is what needs to be done apparently.
In a day and age where developers are bringing games to Linux natively years after they became available on Windows, new native Linux clients are being released when the games already had native Linux clients for years, or new native Linux clients hit the virtual shelves years after the games already launched on Linux as wrapjobs, it does beg the question why Runic wants to miss out here. Let us find out!
UPDATE: Edward Rudd has responded! Many thanks, Mr. Rudd!
After searching far and wide and only finding pondering forum posts with unanswered questions, I sent an email to [email protected] 20 days ago and another email 10 days ago, both of which have been ignored. I did stumble upon this, however:
BrianWPlease direct all Linux support inquiries to [email protected] if you purchased through the Humble Bundle or the Ubuntu Software Center.
Source.
Although not relevant to what the future of Torchlight on Linux may hold as it only deals with already made purchases, it does sound like Runic has and still is keeping its distance from Linux. Quite strange considering all the furore surrounding Linux and that the Linux client for Torchlight already exists and just needs to be made widely available. I am thinking the Humble Store, Steam, and hopefully GOG once it launches Linux support, but with Humble having done the port, I don't think sharing will be an option. Still, it wouldn't hurt to vote for GOG to add the Linux version of Torchlight to its repertoire.
In addition, Edward Rudd, the man who ported Torchlight to Linux, is available on Twitter.
I encourage all of you to send politely formulated messages to all of the above pieces of contact information to see if anything can be done on the matter. It sounds utterly ridiculous to ask someone to allow you to give them your money when all the work has seemingly already been done and it appears to be in their best interest, but that is what needs to be done apparently.
In a day and age where developers are bringing games to Linux natively years after they became available on Windows, new native Linux clients are being released when the games already had native Linux clients for years, or new native Linux clients hit the virtual shelves years after the games already launched on Linux as wrapjobs, it does beg the question why Runic wants to miss out here. Let us find out!
UPDATE: Edward Rudd has responded! Many thanks, Mr. Rudd!
outofordercc*LURK*.. Did someone mention me?Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
Dustforce will be available on Linux steam "soon"..
Torchlight has not been forgotten about either. It is on my todo list once another game mentioned here is goes into beta in the next week or so on Mac + Linux..
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rustybroomhandle 26 Jun 2014
Relatedly, the Giana Sisters devs stated (on the Steam forums, a few days ago) that their promised Linux port has been outsourced as well, since they themselves are busy with Dieselstörmers. I just hope that goes well.
As long as the "port" means making the current codebase cross-platform so they can maintain the port themselves, it should be ok.
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Rutine 26 Jun 2014
*LURK*.. Did someone mention me?
Dustforce will be available on Linux steam "soon"..
Torchlight has not been forgotten about either. It is on my todo list once another game mentioned here is goes into beta in the next week or so on Mac + Linux..
Thanks for "lurking" here and sharing the info ! :)
About Dr Mc Coy's list, there's something I'm missing... Where did you ever find Flotilla for Linux ? I've checked on GamersGate where I first bought Flotilla, on the developers site (which uses a Humble Widget, despite Flotilla not even being in the Humble Store), on Desura, and obviously on the Humble Store, and no signs of a Linux Flotilla version. I would be very interested to find one, it was a funny little game, but, where did you find it ?
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DrMcCoy 
26 Jun 2014
Where did you ever find Flotilla for Linux
It seems like I made a mistake there.
It was in the Humble Weekly Sale: Blendo Games, together with Air Forte, Atom Zombie Smasher and Thirty Flights of Loving. The former two also for Linux, the latter one not. Flotilla is apparently firmly in the "not" sections.
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z1lt0id 26 Jun 2014
The engine that the developers of Deponia and their various other adventure games now support Linux builds now as well. I hope those guys export them to Linux, it takes two seconds to do.
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abelthorne 26 Jun 2014
As well as games that use AGS and could theoretical use the GNU/Linux build of AGS:There are also other AGS games that run fine on Linux with the native build. I've tested Resonance and Ben There, Dan That which worked well. Time Gentleman Please (the sequel to BTDT I guess) didn't work because of a missing AGS library but maybe it's been fixed (I made my tests about one year ago). I know Wadjet Eye Games had plans for Linux ports and if I'm not mistaken they ported Gemini Rue, so maybe they'll port the Blackwell series, Primordia and Resonance. Are there any info about these?
Blackwell Convergence
Blackwell Deception
Blackwell Legacy
Blackwell Unbound
Blackwell Epiphany
Primordia
Missing from this list are also games using ID engines: Doom 3, Quake 4, Prey.While there are chances that the HIB Linux games get on Steam eventually, I really doubt Doom & Quake games will, as Bethesda has apparently zero interest in Linux.
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DamonLinuxPL 26 Jun 2014
I started a thread in the steam forums about bringing Torchlight 2 to Linux, and it has gotten very popular. Sadly the Developers dont even read it. [http://steamcommunity.com/app/200710/discussions/0/864946671989073821/](http://steamcommunity.com/app/200710/discussions/0/864946671989073821/)
Folks, If you want to have a greater chance that developers will see your requests, and that respond to the comment, instead of writing on community forums game on steam, you'd better write topics on the official forum runic games.
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FutureSuture 26 Jun 2014
*LURK*.. Did someone mention me?Thank you for responding, Mr. Rudd! I assume it is safe to say that the Linux client will be on Steam and the Humble Store, but what is your take on it appearing on GOG?
Dustforce will be available on Linux steam "soon"..
Torchlight has not been forgotten about either. It is on my todo list once another game mentioned here is goes into beta in the next week or so on Mac + Linux..
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Rutine 26 Jun 2014
It seems like I made a mistake there.
It was in the Humble Weekly Sale: Blendo Games, together with Air Forte, Atom Zombie Smasher and Thirty Flights of Loving. The former two also for Linux, the latter one not. Flotilla is apparently firmly in the "not" sections.
Too bad, I was hoping I could play Flotilla on Linux.
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Torchlight has not been forgotten about either. It is on my todo list once another game mentioned here is goes into beta in the next week or so on Mac + Linux..Thank you for responding, Mr. Rudd! I assume it is safe to say that the Linux client will be on Steam and the Humble Store, but what is your take on it appearing on GOG?
Unfortunately GOG still has the stance of no Linux support. I do hope the fact that the Humble Store has been supporting Linux, as well as Steam supporting Linux will encourage them to change their stance.
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FutureSuture 26 Jun 2014
It seems you are not quite up to date, good sir!Unfortunately GOG still has the stance of no Linux support. I do hope the fact that the Humble Store has been supporting Linux, as well as Steam supporting Linux will encourage them to change their stance.Torchlight has not been forgotten about either. It is on my todo list once another game mentioned here is goes into beta in the next week or so on Mac + Linux..Thank you for responding, Mr. Rudd! I assume it is safe to say that the Linux client will be on Steam and the Humble Store, but what is your take on it appearing on GOG?
[GOG.com Are Going To Support Linux, Confirmed!](http://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/gogcom-are-going-to-support-linux-confirmed.3288)
[GOG.com Announce Galaxy Their Optional Client, Linux Support To Come](http://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/gogcom-announce-galaxy-their-optional-client-linux-support-to-come.3848)
What is your take on it appearing on GOG now?
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Projectile Vomit 26 Jun 2014
I've often wondered why Torchlight isn't on Steam for Linux. I just figured it had something to do with the bugs (invisible faces) and it wasn't worth bothering with. The Windows version of Torchlight works flawlessly in Play On Linux, btw.
I've been hoping they would fix the bug and give us some o' that Torchlight 2 goodness. I'm happy to see they haven't abandoned us.
I've been hoping they would fix the bug and give us some o' that Torchlight 2 goodness. I'm happy to see they haven't abandoned us.
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sobkas 26 Jun 2014
I've often wondered why Torchlight isn't on Steam for Linux. I just figured it had something to do with the bugs (invisible faces) and it wasn't worth bothering with. The Windows version of Torchlight works flawlessly in Play On Linux, btw.Like the didn't abandoned [Mac users](http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=53129&sid=a152a25c6fc64036974dca2cc1eb84f0)?
I've been hoping they would fix the bug and give us some o' that Torchlight 2 goodness. I'm happy to see they haven't abandoned us.
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FutureSuture 26 Jun 2014
I've often wondered why Torchlight isn't on Steam for Linux. I just figured it had something to do with the bugs (invisible faces) and it wasn't worth bothering with. The Windows version of Torchlight works flawlessly in Play On Linux, btw.Last I checked, the bug you speak of had been fixed for at least a year. Torchlight 2 remains a mystery, however.
I've been hoping they would fix the bug and give us some o' that Torchlight 2 goodness. I'm happy to see they haven't abandoned us.
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Sooo, I use Fedora and bought Torchlight direct from Runic to support the dev's but it didn't play with wine and I then got a copy from GOG, and your now telling me the linux version from Ubuntu is going to be available on Steam.... I appear to be totally incapable of backing the right horse.
(Please don't take this as a negative comment for doing linux ports it isn't meant to be, and I applaud any effort to port games to Linux.)
(Please don't take this as a negative comment for doing linux ports it isn't meant to be, and I applaud any effort to port games to Linux.)
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intok 28 Jun 2014
Gorky 17
http://store.steampowered.com/app/253920/
Rune
http://store.steampowered.com/app/210950/
Sacred
http://store.steampowered.com/app/12320/
Majesty
http://store.steampowered.com/app/25990/
Knight And Merchants
http://store.steampowered.com/app/253900/
and the rest of the Loki and LGP back catalog that should be brought over.
Then theres
QuantZ
http://store.steampowered.com/app/37800/
Achron
http://store.steampowered.com/app/109700/
Eschalon
http://store.steampowered.com/app/25600/
Railroad Tycoon 2
http://store.steampowered.com/app/7620/
Jagged Alliance 2
http://store.steampowered.com/app/1620/
Robin Hood
http://store.steampowered.com/app/46560/
Ankh 2
http://store.steampowered.com/app/12440/
Kingpin: Life Of Crime
http://store.steampowered.com/app/38430/
And tons of others:
Most notably stuff like Neverwinter Nights, Prey, Quake and Doom.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/253920/
Rune
http://store.steampowered.com/app/210950/
Sacred
http://store.steampowered.com/app/12320/
Majesty
http://store.steampowered.com/app/25990/
Knight And Merchants
http://store.steampowered.com/app/253900/
and the rest of the Loki and LGP back catalog that should be brought over.
Then theres
QuantZ
http://store.steampowered.com/app/37800/
Achron
http://store.steampowered.com/app/109700/
Eschalon
http://store.steampowered.com/app/25600/
Railroad Tycoon 2
http://store.steampowered.com/app/7620/
Jagged Alliance 2
http://store.steampowered.com/app/1620/
Robin Hood
http://store.steampowered.com/app/46560/
Ankh 2
http://store.steampowered.com/app/12440/
Kingpin: Life Of Crime
http://store.steampowered.com/app/38430/
And tons of others:
Most notably stuff like Neverwinter Nights, Prey, Quake and Doom.
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I once wrote an e mail to Frozenbyte about the status of the linux versions of Trine and the shadowgrounds games and this was their answer:
Hi Jurek,
Thank you for your support. I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed the games!
We are hoping to eventually bring the games to Steam Linux. Trine first and the Shadowgrounds games possibly later. Unfortunately though, I can't give any estimates - this might take quite a long time, as it is not as simple as it might look like. The original ports of the games were done by a partner company, and we do not own the source codes; we are actually planning our own ports. However, we are also very busy with other projects at the moment.
Let me know if you have any other questions about our games. Cheers!
Best,
Riikka
Frozenbyte team
06/06/2014 23:53, Jurek kirjoitti:
> Dear Frozenbyte guys,
>
> I bought Shadowgrounds, Trine and Shadowgrounds Survivour some time ago
> and I really enjoy your games.
> Since Valve has brought out Steam on Linux, I was wondering if you are
> planning to publish
> the steam versions of the 3 games for Linux since you already ported the
> games to linux.
>
> Thanks in advance: Jurek W.
Hi Jurek,
Thank you for your support. I'm glad to hear you've enjoyed the games!
We are hoping to eventually bring the games to Steam Linux. Trine first and the Shadowgrounds games possibly later. Unfortunately though, I can't give any estimates - this might take quite a long time, as it is not as simple as it might look like. The original ports of the games were done by a partner company, and we do not own the source codes; we are actually planning our own ports. However, we are also very busy with other projects at the moment.
Let me know if you have any other questions about our games. Cheers!
Best,
Riikka
Frozenbyte team
06/06/2014 23:53, Jurek kirjoitti:
> Dear Frozenbyte guys,
>
> I bought Shadowgrounds, Trine and Shadowgrounds Survivour some time ago
> and I really enjoy your games.
> Since Valve has brought out Steam on Linux, I was wondering if you are
> planning to publish
> the steam versions of the 3 games for Linux since you already ported the
> games to linux.
>
> Thanks in advance: Jurek W.
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abelthorne 16 Jul 2014
Oh, have you seen that Torchlight Linux has appeared in the Steam base (see steamdb.info)? And more: Torchlight 2 Linux has appeared too! That's unexpected.
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Tonight I wanted to play Torchlight, so I launched it and I see the characters have no faces… No problem, I’ve got the latest update! I uninstall the old one, install the new one… And now the mouse pointer has a black square below it (no transparency) and my mouse clicks are ignored. :(
I hope they’ll *really* fix the game for the Steam release!
I have been having the same problem as you. If I find a fix I'll post it here. I've tried replacing some of the libraries with newer versions, as well as even modifying the XML files describing the UI with no luck.
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Runic Games will never bring out a working client for Torchlight on Linux...EVER.
I have been enjoying the game immensely on Windows, but I get a black square around the cursor on Linux, and no clicks register.
I am playing it under WINE, which is painfully sad seeing there is a Linux client available.
Edited by liamdawe - The last comment was not needed.
I have been enjoying the game immensely on Windows, but I get a black square around the cursor on Linux, and no clicks register.
I am playing it under WINE, which is painfully sad seeing there is a Linux client available.
Edited by liamdawe - The last comment was not needed.
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FutureSuture 9 Apr 2015
Most insolent indeed. I still hope Torchlight for Linux makes it to GOG and Steam. It seems like such a waste to create an entire port and then not fix it up to sell it in more online stores.To be honest, I'd rather see Torchlight 2 than the original on Linux. But you go with what you've got I guess.That is the thing, though; Torchlight is already on Linux. It just needs to be made more widely available. Torchlight 2 would be a whole lot more effort. I, too, want to see the latter on Linux, but saying you want one rather than the other when the other is so much closer to a reality (or already a reality) seems illogical.
Still no Linux support for Torchlight on Steam, but looks like Torchlight 2 is available for Linux on Steam. Go figure!
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