The developer of the Soviet post-apocalyptic game "Last UNION" is looking for a publisher

We're returning to the segment "Investor/Publisher Wanted." This time, we feature a project by solo developer DevStoria. It is a story-driven action game, "The Last UNION," which has been in development for nearly three years.

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Vladimir Tyagunov

About the Team

My name is Vladimir Tyagunov, Senior C# Developer and CTO. I work on this game alone in my free time, evenings and weekends. I live and work in Penza, Russia. I've been passionate about game development for 21 years, with over 13 years of professional experience.

Among the released projects, I’d like to highlight a construction simulator for building houses and structures from matches, aptly named "Matches," and a mobile match-3 game titled Call of Beauty, which I crafted in a synthwave/cyberpunk style.

About the Project

Game Title: "The Last UNION".

Genre: story-driven 3D action/shooter in an open world.

Platforms: VK Play (a free demo version is available), Steam (planned).

A post-apocalypse in a post-Soviet city. The setting is based on one of the districts in Penza, specifically as it appeared in 1993 (with some alterations).

Story: In 1993, a freight train carrying chemical weapons collided with a passenger train. There was an explosion, and the city was enveloped by a radioactive fog. This led to a crime wave. Whole neighborhoods became chaotic. One district—the game’s setting—was divided among four rival gangs. Eleven years later, in 2004, the game’s protagonist, Victor, with the help of a new acquaintance, forester Vasily, decides to stand against the gangs. People greatly suffered at the hands of the criminals; it's time to retaliate. Their main goal is to free their city, cleanse the areas of armed gangs, and find a way out of the zone.

The game development started on the Unity engine in December 2023. Ten chapters of the storyline are currently implemented. I plan to add 3-4 more chapters. Potential additions could include new gameplay mechanics and minor enhancements to the 3D world. Afterward, the game will be polished. I aim to complete the game by the end of 2026.

About Gameplay/Mechanics

The game includes:

• an open world to explore;
• a main storyline;
• side content accessible only by meeting specific requirements;
• a combat system with acrobatic elements, supporting both shooting and melee;
• vehicles;
• fishing (vehicles run on energy from radioactive fish).

About the Target Audience

The game is dedicated to all fans of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Fallout. The post-apocalypse in the post-Soviet space has a significant audience, which is part of my target demographic.

Additionally, the game is aimed at lovers of isometric 3D shooters (American Fugitive, The Precinct, Eclipse 2: Invasion of Darkness), and will appeal to anyone with a fondness for Soviet vehicles.

In terms of narrative presentation, the game is reminiscent of Max Payne 1 and 2.

About the Business Model

Monetization will be exclusively through game sales on VK Play and Steam. My primary expertise lies in professional business development and project management as a technical director; however, I lack experience in sales and marketing, making it challenging to predict future sales.

About Metrics

Recently published a page and demo version of the game on VK Play. I have yet to achieve the necessary audience reach.

Who am I looking for?

I am seeking a publisher to organize advertising, marketing campaigns, and subsequent game sales opportunities. Additionally, with investments, it would be possible to replace the protagonist's voice-over. I have worked on the game independently; therefore, due to lack of funding, I recorded the protagonist's voice myself. A professional voice-over would be better. The music doesn’t need changing; after posting a gameplay video in different communities, the musical accompaniment received only positive feedback.

How to Contact?

• Email: DevStoriaGames@gmail.com
• Telegram: https://t.me/VladimirTyagunov
• Game community on VK: https://vk.com/club229970614