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Unknowz Corporation · Published by Unknowz Corporation
Mostly Positive — 80% positive (83 reviews) · 10 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Unknowz is a cooperative platformer where two pirates, one alive, the other undead, must combine their unique abilities to solve puzzles, avoid traps, and escape from a skeleton-infested island. Work together... or sink!
Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play · 2025 · More free games
Explore a ghostly pirate haven where life and death team up to solve puzzles. In Unknowz, your unique abilities must merge for survival or failure.
About this game
Unknowz
Dive into an explosive pirate world developed in Unreal Engine 5, where two completely opposite pirates, one alive, the other undead, must cooperate to escape an island overrun by hostile skeletons. This cooperative adventure game throws you into a thrilling experience blending puzzles, stealth, and controlled chaos. Team up, combine your strengths, and escape this bony trap… if you dare!
Gameplay
In this cooperative game, two players take control of Jack, an undead pirate obsessed with black powder, and Ed, a living pirate struggling with self-doubt. Explore an island filled with traps and enemies, solve duo-based puzzles, and overcome explosive situations where coordination and timing are key. Each character has unique mechanics, and only well-oiled teamwork will lead you to survival.
Narration
Experience a story full of twists and turns, where the clashing personalities of Jack and Ed shape both dialogue and gameplay choices. Between friendship, tension, and revelations, the narrative takes you on a breathless escape from a cursed island. Get ready for an immersive story full of humor, mystery… and black powder!
Artistic Direction
Unknowz features a stylized and expressive art direction, blending moody ambiances with bright bursts of well-placed explosions. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, the environments come to life in a cartoon style that emphasizes both absurdity and epicness. The island, packed with secrets and danger, is a character in its own right.
Project Status
Unknowz is a student project developed over the course of less than 9 months, fully designed and built in Unreal Engine 5.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 660, RX 480
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11
- Processor: Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2070, RX 5700
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1500 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Unknowz Update - 1.0.3
Thank you for playing Unknowz!Here’s what’s new in this update:General game optimization (around 1ms per frame gained, resulting in up to 10 additional FPS depending on your configuration).Read full article on Community Announcements (Mylan)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Unknowz - 1.0.2
Thank you for playing Unknowz! Here’s what’s new in this update:Added explosion sound when kamikaze enemies die.Removed an element that allowed players to skip the final shark puzzle without solving it.Added audio feedback during the shark sequence.The shark now resumes chasing players if you reload a game in the middle of its level.Enemy damage is now displayed when they are hit.General game optimization (textures, ticking actors, shadows, lights). Game size reduced by 300MB and stability improved.Read full article on Community Announcements (De Matteis Mylan)Patch NotesOfficial
Minor Update Unknowz 1.0.1
Thank you for playing Unknowz! Here’s what’s new in this update:Fluid new transitions between menus and during gameplay.The "Secrets of the Ancients" achievement now works correctly.Minor known issue:The second controller's Back action in menus still does not function.Read full article on Community Announcements (Mylan)AnnouncementsOfficial
🏴☠️ Set Sail, Crew!
The wait is over, Captain! After months of hard work, our pirate adventure is finally ready for all brave sailors out there and it’s LIVE on Steam! ⚓ What awaits you:A unique duo: a living pirate and his undead companion Endless waves of skeletons hungry for your bones Explosive action (in every sense of the word) An epic escape from the cursed island 💡 Developed by a small student team in just 9 months This project was crafted with passion by a small crew of game design students, working side-by-side to bring this cursed island to life. Every detail, from the first line of code to the final explosion, was made with love (and a bit of rum). 💬 Got feedback or facing an issue?We’re here for you! If you encounter any bug, technical issue, or simply want to share your ideas, feel free to reach out to us through the Steam Community Hub or our contact channels. We love chatting with players and hearing your stories – every message helps us improve and make the game even better! ⛵ Ready to set sail?Download the game now and join the adventure!Read full article on Community Announcements (Mylan)
