Indie narrative label Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over the Age released Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a tabletop-inspired dice RPG, this Friday on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and Game Pass. The game has already garnered a 97% “Very Positive” rating on Steam and surpassed 1,000 concurrent players within 14 hours of launch. However, this number may not fully reflect the player count, as it doesn’t account for those playing via Xbox Game Pass.
Why does this matter? The game has doubled the number of concurrent Steam players compared to its predecessor, which was released nearly three years ago. While the first installment holds a 93% positive rating with over 5,755 reviews accumulated during that period, the fact that this solo project has now spawned a second iteration highlights the enduring appeal of narrative-driven RPGs. Additionally, the game boasts an impressive Metacritic score of 85, further solidifying its success.
Citizen Sleeper: Starward Vector 2 places players as an amnesiac android on the run from their corporate creators and the gang that seeks to control them for nefarious means. With bounty hunters hot in pursuit, you must contend with the growing threat of danger and the Sleeper’s own malfunctioning body as you travel across the Starward Belt and survive its ramshackle set of habitats.
Players are praising the exceptional writing quality, noting that each character feels unique, relatable, and realistic. The interactions throughout the various locations are also described in impressive detail. However, some have pointed out that the gameplay doesn’t quite live up to the original game.
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