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Change default download in Itch app

A topic by Silver Dubloons created 24 days ago Views: 79 Replies: 2
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Hi there!

I've got a web-playable game that also has a Windows version. I had a comment that said that the version they download in the Itch app does not work. I tested it for myself and have the same issue. When downloading from the app, it appears the only option is to download the file I have marked as "This file will be played in the browser" on the project page.

I do not know why the game can't run locally after being downloaded - I spent some time trying to figure it out a while ago, but didn't have time to figure it out, so I made a Windows version as a workaround.

Is there a way to change the default download based on the user's operating system, or give them the option to download other versions?

The game in question is https://silverdubloons.itch.io/scrongly

Thanks for your time!

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https://itch.io/docs/itch/integrating/manifest.html


Typically, the app downloads the version that best matches the operating system running the app. Make sure to properly mark each version when uploading.

Exactly what I needed, thank you!