Citizen Sleeper Is Currently Free on Epic Games Store
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
The critically acclaimed tabletop-inspired RPG Citizen Sleeper is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until June 25.
If your backlog has been feeling a little light, one of the most celebrated narrative RPGs of recent years is currently up for grabs. As reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, developer Jump Over the Age's acclaimed sci-fi title Citizen Sleeper is free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time. Players have until June 25 to claim the game and add it to their digital libraries permanently.
For those who missed it during its initial launch wave, Citizen Sleeper draws heavy inspiration from tabletop roleplaying games. You step into the shoes of a sleeper, a digitized human consciousness trapped inside an artificial body, trying to survive on a lawless orbital station known as the Eye. The core gameplay loop revolves around dice rolls that dictate your daily survival, balancing menial labor, fragile relationships, and the constant threat of the corporate conglomerate that technically owns your mechanical shell.
Beyond the clever mechanics, the game earned its stellar reputation through sharp writing that tackles identity, bodily autonomy, and corporate greed in a far flung future. It is a brilliant example of modern indie game design that puts atmosphere and choice above bloated budgets. Grabbing it for free is an easy win, especially with anticipation building for the upcoming sequel and lead developer Gareth Damian Martin's newly announced fungalpunk project, Signet City.
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Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun