- Janosik is now Steam Deck Verified! - 9 March 2026
Great news, adventurers! Janosik is officially Steam Deck Verified. You can now enjoy your free-to-play highland journey wherever you go. Whether you are out in the wild or just relaxing on your couch, Janosik is ready for some fast-paced action on the small screen.The "Verified" status confirms that Janosik is fully optimized for Steam Deck. If you haven't helped Janosik rescue his comrades yet (or if you just want to do it again from the comfort of your bed), there has never been a better time to jump in!
- The Power of 9: Janosik 2’s First Month - 9 January 2025
Hey Adventurers! We hope you all had a chance to rest over the winter break and cranked the party meter up for New Year’s! Here’s to unforgettable gaming moments, epic adventures that would make Janosik himself proud, and a fantastic 2025. As we reflect on the first month since Janosik 2 launched, one thing is clear - the number 9 has been our lucky charm. It all started with our release on December 9th. Since then, we’ve been thrilled to see a 95% positive review score from players. The cherry on top? GameGrin’s Dylan Pamintuan surprised us with a glowing 9.5/10 review - what a way to kick things off! But the biggest "9" came just before we wrapped 2024… Just two days after launch, Janosik 2 was nominated for the Indie of the Year Award on IndieDB, standing tall alongside 99 other incredible indie games, including the Game of the Year nominee, Balatro. We were beyond happy to be consid…
- Janosik 2 is Nominated for Indie of the Year 2024 at IndieDB! - 13 December 2024
Hello, Adventurers! The IndieDB Indie of the Year 2024 Awards are in full swing, and Janosik 2 has been nominated in the Platformer category! 🏔️ This is your chance to help Janosik 2 gain recognition among the best indie games of the year. Every vote counts, and it only takes a moment of your time! 👉 Follow this link to vote for Janosik 2: IndieDB Voting Page (No registration required, so feel free to spread the word!) The voting ends on December 21, so don’t wait too long to support Janosik 2! If we secure enough votes, Janosik 2 will advance to the Top 100 list and get closer to earning a Top 10 spot! Your support means the world to us. Whether it's by voting or sharing the game with others. Let’s take Janosik 2 to new heights together!
- Janosik 2 is OUT NOW! - 9 December 2024
Hey everyone! The Wait is Over: Janosik 2 is Here! After three years of hard work Janosik 2 has officially launched! As the developer, I’m filled with a mix of excitement, anticipation, and a touch of anxiety. This game has been such a huge part of my life, and I can’t wait to see what you think about this next chapter in Janosik’s adventures. My goal has always been to make this sequel bigger, better, and even more immersive than the original Janosik. So, you're probably wondering what will you find in Janosik 2... Well, obviously, there is a brand-new adventure, featuring werewolves, vampires, and a mission for Janosik to rescue Janka - his girlfriend. From there, the journey takes some unexpected twists. I've created 50 levels packed with deadly enemies and thrilling challenges to keep you on your toes. If you played the first game, you’ll bump into some familiar faces, like the witc…
- Action-platformer metroidvania Janosik 2 will be a 'bigger, bolder adventure' launching December 9 - 26 November 2024
The free to play Janosik just got a major update, and its bigger, bolder adventure sequel Janosik 2 is set for launch on December 9. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2024/11/action-platformer-metroidvania-janosik-2-will-be-a-bigger-bolder-adventure-launching-december-9
- New Dungeons for Janosik Today! Janosik 2 Coming Dec 9th! - 25 November 2024
Hey everyone! We've got a double dose of exciting news for you today! We've prepared a major update for Janosik with brand new content and features. On top of that, we're finally ready to let you all know when you will be able to embark on the next adventure in Janosik 2. Janosik 2 is launching on December 9, 2024! The legend of the Slovakian Highlander continues. The adventure picks up right after the events of Janosik! Tricked by an ingenious ruse, Janosik must find a way to escape captivity and take the fight directly to Countess Bathory, who thinks she is pulling all the strings in the Highlands. Joined by Bogdan the Werewolf and Hugo the Vampire, and Janka the Plucky Maiden traverse through massive levels filled with mythical foes, deadly traps, and pesky De Blonde's goons. With four unique playable characters, lightning-fast action, and a bigger world to explore, Janosik 2 is a bi…
- Janosik 2: Prologue Available Now! - 1 October 2024
Hello adventurers, We’re excited to announce that Janosik 2: Prologue is now available! This free prologue introduces you to the world of Janosik 2, featuring a standalone story set just before the events of the main game. Join Janka on her adventure as she prepares for a date night with her boyfriend. But her evening takes an unexpected turn when the sinister Baron de Blonde, servant of the wicked Countess Bathory, disrupts her plans. Along the way, you’ll unlock new abilities like double jumping, freezing enemies, air dashing, illuminating darkness, and wall climbing. Use these powers to overcome obstacles and conquer 8 challenging levels! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945900/Janosik_2_Prologue/ For those looking for another adventure, our friends at Deathless Games have just released a demo for their western-themed roguelike bullet hell, Undead West. You play as a cowboy killed…
- Janosik 2: Prologue Release Date Announcement - 27 September 2024
Hey everyone! We're excited to announce that Janosik 2: Prologue will release in just a few days, on October 1st. In this prelude to the main game, you'll step into the shoes of Janka, as she faces off against the cunning Baron de Blonde. This standalone adventure features 8 challenging levels filled with tricky enemies and environmental obstacles. Get ready to uncover the events leading up to Janosik’s dramatic encounter with Bathory's goons! Wishlist and follow Janosik 2: Prologue: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2945900/Janosik_2_Prologue/
- Janosik 2: Free Prologue Coming Soon! - 3 September 2024
Hey everyone, We're thrilled to announce the upcoming Janosik 2: Prologue. This free prologue serves as a prelude to the main game, offering a unique and standalone adventure that sets the stage for the epic journey ahead. Janosik 2: Prologue tells the story of Janka, Janosik’s beloved, as she prepares for a romantic date night. However, things take a turn when her plans are interrupted by the evil Baron de Blonde, acting on behalf of the even more wicked Countess Bathory. Get ready to explore vibrant levels, uncover hidden secrets, and face a variety of challenges that will test your reflexes and wit. The prologue provides a taste of the unique gameplay that Janosik 2 has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to get an early look at the exciting world of Janosik 2 and experience the beginning of an exciting new chapter. The prologue will be free to play, so be sure to add it to your wishlis…
- Janosik 2 at Steam Next Fest 2024 - 13 June 2024
Hey, everyone! We’re proud to let you all know that Janosik 2 is a part of the Steam Next Fest June 2024! Here’s a short info on what to expect from the traditional shepherd’s hat-wearing brave who joins forces with a reluctant vampire and burly werewolf to conquer evil minions of nefarious Countess Bathory and her fairy tale minions. Janosik 2 picks right after the events of the first game, and its story starts with, let's call it: "a date which went terribly wrong". In the updated demo you can check out the first 3 out of 24 maps of Janosik 2 and get a taste of what’s ahead! Let’s step into this mythic pixel art land of the Slavic Highlander and see what challenges, threats, and enemies you can expect in the sequel. Old-school precision platforming Janosik 2 will require good management of your speed, momentum, and jumping distance, as well as good reaction time. A single mistake can…
- Janosik is a part of 2D Platformer Vibes! - 26 February 2024
We’re excited to share that Janosik is a part of 2D Platformer Vibes online event hosted by Retrovibe! The event is held from February 26 to March 4 and it gathers an amazing roster of 2D platformer titles developed by talented teams from various parts of the world. Those indie gems will challenge your cleverness in adrenaline-pumping platforming, test exploration skills, eagerness to find every collectible, the reflexes in avoiding hidden traps and more. You can enter the event here: 2D PLATFORMER VIBES IN A NUTSHELL A VAST SELECTION OF 2D PLATFORMERS Discover amazing platformers in a wide range of settings and art styles - from retro-fueled fantasy worlds soaked with pixel art, to desolated post-apocalyptic lands or even space. From Webbed or Tribal Hunter, to Ultros, Lone Fungus and more! EXPLORE UPCOMING GAMES Browse through a selection of upcoming games and fill your wishlists with…
- Slovak language update - 29 September 2022
Hey everyone! Today we're bringing back the Slovak language version which became unavailable after the last Big Update with new in-game content. Please note that your previously saved data is not compatible with the new language version. If you want to enjoy Janosik in a new language, you can select this language in the Main Menu and start a New Game. If you like the game, we’d appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and leave a Steam review. Also, be sure to wishlist Janosik 2! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/
- New language versions! - 20 May 2022
Hey everyone! As a follow-up to our recent Big Update, today we added new language versions to the game. You can now play Janosik - Highlander Precision Platformer in Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Spanish (LatAm), and Simplified Chinese versions. Please note that your previously saved data is not compatible with the new language versions. If you want to enjoy Janosik in a new language, you can select this language in the Main Menu and start a New Game. All newly saved data will transfer between language versions from now on. We’re also working on some new stuff coming to the game soon, including new costumes! If you like the game, we’d appreciate it if you could share it with your friends and leave a Steam review. Also, be sure to wishlist Janosik 2! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/
- Free and popular precision-platformer 'Janosik' gets a big upgrade - 4 May 2022
Love some retro action-platformer to fill your time? Janosik quite a popular one, likely because it's free, and it just got a big upgrade. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2022/05/free-and-popular-precision-platformer-janosik-gets-a-big-upgrade
- Big Update: new level, skills, enemies, and more! - 2 May 2022
Janosik is a passion project of a single developer who managed to turn his idea into a successful indie game played by almost 400,000 people on various platforms so far. As Marcin (Onix) keeps working on Janosik 2, he also keeps growing as a game designer and programmer. With these new skills, he decided to remaster the original game as his way of thanking all of you for playing Janosik and supporting him with kind words. With this update, Janosik - Highlander Precision Platformer now works on the latest version of the Construct 3 engine, which enabled us to solve some past technical issues and add new features that are bringing the game closer to the sequel that’s currently in production. The updated version of Janosik is available in English and Polish on Windows, Mac, and Linux. In the coming weeks, we plan to bring back the Slovak localization as well as introduce completely new tra…
- Check this game from our friends! - 18 February 2022
Hey everyone! We would like to invite you to a Live Development stream from our friends at small_bros! Check out their game, B.I.O.T.A., which is 2D metroidvania action-platformer that we thought you might like! Join Ivan on Tuesday, 22 February, at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST / 6 PM GMT / 7 PM CET to see him work on B.I.O.T.A. and share his design approach when it comes to retro action-platformers. The live stream will be available on Twitch, YouTube, and our Steam card https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640320/BIOTA/
- Live Development of Retro Platformer Janosik 2 - 4 February 2022
Join Marcin on Tuesday, 8 February, at 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST / 6 PM GMT / 7 PM CET to see him work on Janosik 2 and share his design approach when it comes to making fun retro platformers. The live stream will be available on Twitch, YouTube, and the Steam card of Janosik 2. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/
- Janosik 2 demo is out now! - 22 September 2021
Hello, brave adventurers! We are happy to announce that Janosik 2 will be featured on Steam Next Fest alongside hundreds of other exciting games. The event starts on October 1st, so save the date! And since it's not that far off we decided we will share the exclusive, fresh demo of the game today! We can’t wait for you to experience this game and begin a mythical journey of the famed Slovakian Highlander, Janosik. Navigate the dark and trap-filled castle von Zur, house to the nefarious kidnapper Baron and exact your revenge! Check out our Store page for more information! Also - please remember to follow Janosik 2 here on Steam, wishlist the game and tell your friends. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640400/Janosik_2/ And - don't forget to share your feedback on the Steam forums! Enjoy the game!
- Press F4 to open backup save menu. - 22 July 2021
Save system update. If you will ever save when you die - just press F4 to open backup save menu.
- Janosik 2 Live Dev part 7 - 13 July 2021
Hey everyone! If you think Janosik was a blast, just you wait till you see what Janosik 2 is all about. (Janosik's vampire and werewolf buddies amongst other things it would seem). In order to see how Janosik 2 is shaping up please meet the game's solo developer dev-programmer-artist- designer one man army - Marcin. Just jump to Janosik 2 page or click the banner below at 10:00 / 13:00 ET / 19:00 CET today and witness the game in the making. Also – if you can’t make it to watch the stream live today: see the archived episodes on Retrovibe’s Youtube channel Janosik 2 and while you’re at it – also check out the other dev’s streams as well for: classic metroidvania B.I.O.T.A., retro fps shooter Project Warlock II, steampunk tactical rpg in Shardpunk: Verminfall and post apo pixel actioner in The Looter on the same channel.
