Choose Janosik 2
Choose Janosik 2 if it's currently about 36% cheaper on the Steam Store. Janosik 2 launched in 2024.
Janosik 2 vs Chronicles of the Wolf
Janosik 2 and Chronicles of the Wolf both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Janosik 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Chronicles of the Wolf (2025). Janosik 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Chronicles of the Wolf (86.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Chronicles of the Wolf
Choose Chronicles of the Wolf if you want an Adventure experience. Chronicles of the Wolf launched in 2025.
Both Janosik 2 and Chronicles of the Wolf sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Janosik 2 |  Chronicles of the Wolf | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.5% positive (31 reviews) | 86.5% positive (207 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Onix Games | Migami Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Janosik 2 (2024) is 1 year older than Chronicles of the Wolf (2025).
- Janosik 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Chronicles of the Wolf (86.5% positive).
- Janosik 2 is currently ~36% cheaper on Steam than Chronicles of the Wolf (8.99 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Janosik 2 is Deck Verified, Chronicles of the Wolf is Deck Playable.
Janosik 2 vs Chronicles of the Wolf — FAQ
- Should I play Janosik 2 or Chronicles of the Wolf first?
- If you want chronology, Janosik 2 (2024) came out before Chronicles of the Wolf (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Janosik 2 and Chronicles of the Wolf similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.