Jono's one-minute turn platformer draws long Steam queues
Part-Time Monkey's free platformer has over 100 players keeping it open for 10 hours or more, its developer says.
Jono, a free-to-play platformer from solo developer Part-Time Monkey, has built a following on Steam large enough to produce hour-long queues, with players waiting their turn to control the game for a single minute at a time. The developer says more than 100 players have kept the game open for 10 hours or more.
In Jono, only one player controls the game at a time for one minute. If that player dies, the next person in the queue takes over at the same point. While waiting, viewers can chat through an in-game overlay.
The game contains one million randomly generated levels. Cleared levels never reappear, and queued players can create their own levels for others to attempt.
Jono was released on Steam in early October 2026. Earlier that month, a single player spent over five hours trying to beat one fan-created level.
The game holds a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. According to Part-Time Monkey, Jono will remain free and will not receive any monetization.
Quick answers
Is Jono free to play?
Yes. Jono is free-to-play on Steam, and Part-Time Monkey says it will remain free with no monetization.
How does Jono's turn system work?
One player controls the game for a single minute. If they die, the next queued player takes over at the same point.
How many levels does Jono have?
The game contains one million randomly generated levels, and cleared levels never reappear.