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Behind the Beyond is a story-rich point-and-click adventure woven from the threads of Hungarian folklore. You’ll play as Jánoska, the brave (and slightly naive) youngest son of a poor man, setting out to make his way in the world — only to stumble into something far stranger and more magical than honest work.

With its embroidered-art environments, original folk music, and a world full of lingering curses, slippery tricksters, and talking animals, Behind the Beyond brings old-world fairy tales to life.

It blends the charm of classic adventure games with modern twists: improvable skills, multi-solution puzzles, and a magical companion who’s more than just moral support.

The World of Behind the Beyond

The Kingdom of Behind the Beyond lies somewhere just past the edge of the map. At the heart of this land stands a beloved king, with a daughter whose fate — like so many in Hungarian folklore — is bound to involve a few impossible trials. But that’s a long way off. Your journey begins somewhere far more modest: a small, sun-drenched village full of loud voices, nosy neighbors, and the kind of folks who always know your business before you do. Here, Jánoska is just the poor man’s youngest son. But adventure has a habit of starting quietly.

You’ll roam golden fields, explore wind-tossed forests, meet hermits, millers, and wandering merchants, and eventually cross into stranger places — like the deep, enchanted woods or the Sky-Tall Tree, a shimmering gateway to worlds layered behind the everyday. The king’s palace awaits too, along with its cast of royals, rogues, and everyone in between.

Visually, the world draws from Hungarian folk art: flowers bloom in living embroidery, clouds swirl with stitched patterns, and even the stars sparkle like they’ve been sewn into the sky. From the dirt paths under your feet to the looming Glass Mountains on the horizon, every detail feels handcrafted.

And if you spot a signpost or stone tablet scrawled with strange runes? That’s rovásírás, an ancient Hungarian script. Don’t worry — Jánoska can read it out loud for you.

Gameplay unlike any other

This is a point-and-click adventure — mostly. You’ve got your classic tools: look, talk, use... and a few extra tricks tucked up your embroidered sleeve. You can break things apart (sometimes it helps!), charm your way through conversations, flex your strength, or slip past trouble with a bit of dexterity.

But solving puzzles isn’t just about clicking the right object. It’s about how you solve them. Some key challenges have more than one solution, and the way you approach them — whether with kindness, cunning or brute force — can affect the story, your skills, and even what parts of the world you'll get to see. Choose wisely!

You’ll also be working with a second character: the Fox — a magical, sharp-eyed wanderer who can sniff out secrets, speak a few spells, and help in ways Jánoska simply can’t. Some puzzles require their cooperation.

Time passes in Behind the Beyond, and not just when you're staring at dialogue options. The day-night cycle means some paths open or close depending on the hour, and certain puzzles can only be solved at the right time of day.

Oh, and romance? It’s there — subtle, optional, and as sweet or awkward as you make it.

Travelling with a Fox

Not every hero travels alone. Along his journey, Jánoska crosses paths with a curious companion — a clever, sharp-nosed Fox who seems to have her own reasons for wandering Behind the Beyond.

She’s no pet, and certainly not just comic relief. The Fox can sniff out secrets, use magic, and slip into places Jánoska can’t (or shouldn’t). She’s resourceful, perceptive, and just the right amount of suspicious.

Once you’re on your first quest together, the Fox becomes your second playable character — someone you can call upon or dismiss as the situation demands. Just don’t expect her to follow you into crowded taverns.

There's always time for a round of cards

In Behind the Beyond, there's one thing just about everyone agrees on — a proper problem is best solved over a game of Ulti.

Ulti is a real Hungarian card game. Complicated, clever, and deeply competitive. It's as much a part of this world as embroidery, enchanted trees, or talking animals. Everyone plays it. The villagers play it. The King plays it. Even some of the animals play it. It is time for you to learn it!

You can challenge many of the characters you meet. Winning might earn you respect, or just the satisfaction of knowing you beat a talking goat in a fair game. Or maybe it wasn’t fair. Who’s counting?

Don’t know the rules? Don’t worry. The game includes a tutorial, so you’ll learn quickly — or hilariously lose to an old lady named Auntie Babi.

If you’d like to get a head start, check out the full Ulti tutorial playlist on YouTube.

There's also a standalone version of Ulti on Steam already available, with extras like leaderboards and multiplayer with your Steam friends — and it's exactly the same game you'll find in Behind the Beyond.

Check out BtB: Ulti

Streamer Mode: Let the Crowd Decide

Planning on streaming Behind the Beyond gameplay? We've got a special treat for you.

Streamer Mode lets your viewers help guide Jánoska's journey — without the chaos of chat or the hassle of running polls. Just turn it on in the settings and you’ll get a unique code displayed on your screen while you play. Your audience can head over to our companion site, and using your code they can vote on dialogue options, actions, or items to interact with in real time.