Buy it if you like
- Gameplay: 34 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 15 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Story: 14 reviews raised it, mostly praise
Think twice if you dislike
- Combat: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 689 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 196 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
Why players love itThings to know
66% of themes are praise17% are divided17% are complaints
Gameplay
Players who bring up Gameplay mostly praise it.
34 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
Janosik is a refreshing retro action-platformer that embraces the charm of classic 2D adventures while creating its own identity through folklore, exploration, and fast-paced gameplay.
Graphics
Players who bring up Graphics mostly praise it.
15 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
It succeeds because it combines nostalgic gameplay with a unique folklore-inspired setting, appealing visuals, and rewarding exploration.
Story
Players who bring up Story mostly praise it.
14 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
I really liked the premise and how the story unfolds through character interactions.
Difficulty
Players who bring up Difficulty mostly praise it.
6 of 196 sampled reviews raised it
So it's not a very robust game, but the low difficulty makes it enjoyable nonetheless.
Theme by theme
Scored on what reviews say about each topic, not the thumbs.
Players love
Gameplay34 reviews
Graphics15 reviews
Story14 reviews
Difficulty6 reviews
Divided opinion
Controls80% still recommend
Players complain
Combat78% still recommend
What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
- Full controller support
Store features
- Family Sharing
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
Valve device support
Steam DeckVerified
SteamOSPlayable
Steam MachineVerified
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