Janosik

Free action-platformer with secrets to find and no microtransactions

Onix Games · Published by Retrovibe · Released Sep 25, 2020

Action Adventure Casual Indie Free To Play

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 752
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 1; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Nov 25, 2024
Minimum PC: 720p: HD (Sandy Bridge); 1 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Janosik?

This 2D action-platformer draws on Slovak folklore. You explore an interconnected world to rescue companions captured by Count Von Zur, jumping over hazards, rolling and attacking enemies, collecting coins, and finding upgrades.

For you if...

+you want a short adventure rather than a lengthy campaign
+you enjoy boss fights as well as platforming challenges

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer

What players say

93% of 752 reviews are positive

Players praise the level design, pixel art, and soundtrack. Some report awkward controls, less refined movement, and bugs.

Screenshots and trailer

Janosik system requirements

Minimum: 720p: HD (Sandy Bridge), 1 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Janosik?

Tell us your graphics card once and every game page will answer this for you.

Set up my PC →

Minimum

OS: Windows 7/8.1/10
Processor: 720p: Intel Pentium Dual Core G620 / 1080p: Intel Core i3-2120 or higher
Graphics: 720p: Intel HD Graphics (Sandy Bridge) / 1080p: Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Sandy Bridge) or higher
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 80 MB available space

Does Janosik have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Janosik run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, Polish, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Slovak.

Does Janosik use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam