Underplayed Gems

Janosik (2020)

Janosik cover
Developer
Onix Games
Publisher
Retrovibe
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating
4.7 of 5, 683 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.5 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A brisk, rewarding dash through a colorful pixel world where tight jumps and hidden secrets keep you moving forward.

retrofast-pacedchallengingexplorationfamily friendlycartoonyprecise platforming

What players say

Players say Janosik is a short, charming free Metroidvania with great pixel art and fun boss fights, though the movement feels a bit jank and there are occasional bugs like hard locks or off-screen hits.

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