Project Unirah

Project Unirah is a 2021 third-person shooter developed and published by solo indie developer Piotr Kowalski. It launched on December 3, 2021, exclusively for PC (Steam and itch.io). Built in Unreal Engine 4, the game is a short, atmospheric sci-fi adventure where you control a highly advanced robot exploring a derelict factory filled with hostile machines. With very limited visibility (peak concurrent players of just 2 and only a handful of reviews), it remains a niche, low-budget title focused on straightforward shooting, light puzzle-solving, and environmental storytelling.

Core Story

You awaken as a powerful robot equipped with a non-standard, upgraded AI matrix. Trapped inside a sprawling, abandoned factory, you must fight through waves of hostile security robots while piecing together the tragic events that led to the facility’s downfall. As you progress, you gradually uncover the reason for your own existence and the dark secrets hidden within the industrial complex. The narrative is delivered mostly through environmental clues and exploration rather than heavy cutscenes, creating a mysterious, introspective sci-fi atmosphere.

Gameplay and Features

The game keeps things focused and linear with a mix of action and light puzzling:

• Third-Person Combat: Use a variety of equipped weapons to blast hostile robots in tight factory corridors and open areas.
• Gravity Gun Mechanic: A standout tool that lets you manipulate objects, solve environmental puzzles, bypass traps, and even use physics creatively in combat.
• Exploration: Navigate the factory’s interconnected levels, discovering lore about the catastrophic events that occurred there.

It’s strictly single-player with no multiplayer, co-op, or DLC. Expect a short campaign (roughly 1–3 hours depending on exploration and difficulty), making it a quick, bite-sized experience ideal for a single sitting. The visuals are solid for a solo project, with decent lighting and factory environments, though animations and enemy AI are basic.

PC Version (2021)

This is the only official version—no console ports (Switch, PS5, Xbox, or Switch 2) have ever been released or announced as of April 2026. The game is very accessible on modest hardware:

• Minimum: Windows 7/10 64-bit, Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent, 6 GB RAM, GTX 650 / HD7770 (2 GB), 5 GB storage.
• Recommended: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i7-3770K, 8 GB RAM, GTX 980 Ti equivalent.

It supports keyboard & mouse controls (no native controller support mentioned) and runs smoothly even on older PCs. Steam features include family sharing; the game is priced at $8.99 (often heavily discounted). Player feedback is mixed due to its brevity and simplicity, but those who enjoy short indie shooters appreciate the Gravity Gun puzzles and robot-on-robot action.

Project Unirah is a humble solo-dev passion project that delivers a compact sci-fi shooter with a mysterious factory vibe and satisfying physics-based puzzles. If you’re looking for a quick, no-frills robot rampage to uncover a hidden tragedy, it’s an easy pickup on Steam—especially during sales. “Awaken in the factory… fight to discover why you exist.”