The critically lauded interstellar RPG, Citizen Sleeper, is currently available as a free download on the Epic Games Store. Players have until June 25th to claim the game. The offer marks an opportunity for players to experience the narrative-driven experience without purchase.
Citizen Sleeper places players in the role of a digitized consciousness inhabiting a robot body, known as a 'sleeper.' Upon starting the game, players select from various classes, each offering distinct skills and challenges. Waking up on the space station known as the Eye with no memory of their past life, the player must focus on survival while evading the corporation that claims ownership of their artificial body.
The game explores themes of identity, chosen family, and the persistence of capitalist systems in a futuristic setting. It has been praised for its tightly written narrative, character designs, and atmospheric soundtrack. The core gameplay loop involves dice rolls that determine the success of actions, creating a constant tension and sense of risk.
Lead developer Gareth Damian Martin recently announced their next project, Signet City, a first-person 'fungalpunk' RPG.