Whatever works for you.

Punch Club got updated to the lastest version a couple of weeks ago, so maybe they work just like AAA publishers after all.

l8r!

PS: I just remarked a couple of bits in your post that kind of make my point.

I feel that it is important to note that the issues described in the OP do not necessarily apply to every game published by tinyBuild. Pathologic 2, for example, is up to date and has all of its additional content available here. For whatever reason, certain games they publish receive better support than others, which is cause for concern but not the same as them abandoning every game they release here.

i wonder if we could just ask for refund for each/any tiny build games purchased here, considering they clearly and officially stated they didnt intend to give gog customers either the features that were advertized at the time of purchase and/or denying basic tech support and updates as well
for me it's a malpractice and just selling defective goods, not by neglectin but on purpose

as such, i'm pretty sure that under most countries' consumers law, it gives some ground for action

may i remind you all, and tinybuild first as well, that the most major financial threat Tinybuild ever had to face was NOT piracy or whatsoever drm-free gog builds of their games, but G2A fraud market (from their own saying), which was made of - sorry to twist the knife - STEAM KEYS !?

they even stated the'd rather see their game pirated than sold through G2A or similar shady business. But GOG sales and legit PAYING drm-free customers would be a WORSE threat than that ?

i fear stupidity and hyppocrisy grew up to a scale that cannot be measured except in some non-euclydian chtonian plane of existence !

That's true, and as has been mentioned, Punch Club got an update fairly recently (even if it was late - it got here eventually).
This only makes the conversation almost bizarre to me, and I wonder whether it depends on the kind of contracts developers have with publishers in general. It's easy to assume that these contracts are always the same, but that's a bit difficult to imagine. Also true; personally, I take issue with the not so subtle insinuation that DRM free enables piracy, and I'm clearly not alone in that. It's a very ... unintelligent conviction, though saying that here is preaching to the choir. :p

Just went to check my library, it seems I haven't bought any games published by tinybuild and it shall remain that way. I don't give my money to ignorant savages.

And the REAL funny side of this?

The complete versions of "Party Hard" AND "Party Hard 2" with ALL DLC/Updates ARE available as pirated warez and online as of now.

A simple google search would teach them that, but what do I now...

Yeah I avoid Tinybuild because of those antics, because I was forced to "update" my here bought "Party Hard" game the... unusal way... because the publisher does not seem to care about my rights as an legit buyer. Thanks for nothing tinybuild.

If you check what games were released on that time period you will find a game by the team behind "Punch Club" and published by tinybuild.

Maybe GOG gave them the choice "update your old game on GOG or no release of the new one on GOG!".

Hopefully GOG strongarms them into updating the "Party Hards", too. I WOULD like to buy the rest of the game/games IF they are fully complete here. They already got my money for part 1, I have nothing to lose there...

Publishers often secure platforms, handle advertising, and offer financial backing. Updating games is almost always the developers responsibility however. I've always wondered why tinyBuild games were usually so out of date with that many different developers. Now I know - tinyBuild tells its developers not to update games on GoG to combat piracy (bullshit I know). It's up to the devs to listen and I guess many do.

Such a shame too since I enjoyed some of their games. No more tinyBuild games for me - they are on my shitlist now. There would have to be real changes before I buy any more of their games.

As so often, pirates get the superior version and legitimate buyers the shaft...
So that's how they "fight piracy". Cute.

I really wish I wouldn't have bought Party Hard 1 here.
Maybe the DLCs and level editor would make it more fun, but no cigar. As if the many bugs of the Linux port wouldn't be enough of a problem.
Any chance for a refund?

Your point is still bullshit, tho.

You're acting as if tinyBuild hasn't worked long and hard to be viewed with nothing but absolute contempt around these parts.

You're acting as if I'm calling the little guy names simply because he can't defend himself, which is the polar opposite of truth. I remember back when Bethesda steadfastly refused to release their stuff on gog, I used to call them all sorts of clever names like Bethesturds, Bethestards, the Bethstapo, etc. On the other hand, I would never even dream of calling a copany like, for instance, Acid Wizard a bad name simply because it's basically three guys in a basement, because they always take care that their gog build is the same as the Steam build and we're not missing out on features.

Go for it, dude.

Include a link to OP's conversation, explain that there are numerous issues with the current build and tell them that you feel cheated that tinyBuild is on record that they don't want to do anything about those issues (on gog!) and you'd like a refund.

It's unlikely that they'll grant that refund (given the size of your library, they might be more accomodating, though), but even if they don't, you'll send them the right message.

tinybuild should get the boot, seriously...

You're absolutely right. That's what I was thinking too, seeing how Pathologic 2 is regularly updated and its Soundtrack and Artbook DLCs are here since day one.

They didn't, hence "no official statement" apparently, they know that announcing your game will be gimped if you buy on a specific platform could damage sales potential. So officially the company won't take that stance, and this employee may be reprimanded for not using mealy-mouth corporate doublespeak to answer such inquiries.

Oh well, I don't have any of their titles to refund. Guess I'll just hoist the jolly Rogfer and cruise for the Steam versions,