Yes — Unknowz is free to play, so you can install and play it without buying anything.

Is Unknowz Steam Deck compatible?

Mostly. Valve rates Unknowz Playable on Steam Deck: it runs, but may need some manual tweaking — a community controller layout, or zooming in on small text.

Can I play Unknowz on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Unknowz. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does Unknowz have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Unknowz with split-screen co-op.

Is Unknowz on PC Game Pass?

No — Unknowz is not on PC Game Pass right now.

Unknowz

Name: Unknowz
Brand: Unknowz Corporation
Availability: InStock

Unknowz Corporation · August 14, 2025 · Local Co-Op, Action-Adventure, Exploration, Puzzle Platformer, Top-Down Shooter

Unknowz is free to play — no purchase needed. We track it so you know if that ever changes.

Mostly Positive80% · 84 📈 Making a comeback 88%

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About Unknowz

✦ AI summary

Unknowz is a cooperative pirate adventure where an undead explosives expert and a doubting living pirate must work together to escape a skeleton-infested island filled with puzzles and chaos. Its standout appeal lies in the dynamic duo mechanics, clashing personalities that drive both story and gameplay, and stylized Unreal Engine 5 visuals that blend dark humor with explosive action.

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.

Unknowz — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Playable
Player modes: Co-op, Split screen
Controller: Full controller support
PC Game Pass: Not included

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Unknowz is a cooperative adventure featuring two contrasting pirate characters with complementary abilities and puzzle-solving mechanics that players who enjoy couch co-op find engaging and well-designed. The main criticisms center on its brevity, lack of online multiplayer or single-player options, and complaints that puzzles and overall gameplay feel uninspired to some players. Players seem divided on whether it's worth purchasing, with interest largely dependent on having a local co-op partner available.

Recommended Sep 22, 2026

yes

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Recommended Sep 10, 2026

Unknowz is a really fun little cooperative adventure that I liked mainly because it builds the whole experience around two characters who are almost complete opposites. I play as Jack, an undead pirate obsessed with explosives, or Ed, a living pirate who is much more hesitant and nervous. I enjoyed seeing how their personalities play off each other while they try to escape an island filled with skeletons. The biggest strength for me is the cooperative gameplay. The two pirates have different abilities, so solving problems usually means figuring out how they can work together rather than simply having both characters do the same thing. I liked the puzzles where one character has to create an opportunity for the other, because those moments actually make communication important instead of turning the second player into an extra set of hands. There is also a good mixture of platforming, stealth and combat. The island is filled with traps, enemies and environmental hazards, so I am constantly moving between different types of challenges. I particularly enjoyed the explosive sections because Jack's obsession with black powder gives the gameplay a chaotic edge. The physics also help ma…

1 found this helpful

Recommended Mar 21, 2026

speed run time 24:33\ \

1 found this helpful

Recommended Mar 16, 2026

Looks like a fun game, but it would be cool if it had online co-op and/or a single player mode. I would like to play it. just dont have someone to play with at home xD

1 found this helpful

Not recommended May 1, 2026

short, boring, not engaging in any way. No interesting puzzles neither any interesting plot or gameplay

Not recommended Feb 24, 2026

no

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