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You Are Everyone’s Intrusive Thoughts In Citizen Sleeper Dev’s Upcoming Fungal RPG
Signet City, the upcoming first-person fungalpunk RPG from Gareth Damian Martin, the developer behind Citizen Sleeper, will feature players as a sentient spore infecting individuals to influence their actions. The game mechanics revolve around emotions and a six-sided die system, similar to tabletop RPGs, allowing for diverse approaches to challenges. Martin aims to explore complex perspectives on control and revolution within the game's narrative.
Fungalpunk RPG Signet City announced
Publisher Fellow Traveller and developer Jump Over the Age have announced Signet City, a first-person "fungalpunk" RPG. The game is in development for Windows PC, with platforms including Steam, GOG, and Humble Store. Players will embody a parasite in a city facing ecological collapse and strange technologies, influencing the lives of its inhabitants.
18 amazing indie games you missed during Summer Game Fest week
Summer Game Fest week featured numerous upcoming indie games alongside major announcements from large publishers. Titles like Fights In Tight Spaces 2, the single-player Among Us Story: On Guard, and the horror game Carcass Clad were highlighted. Other notable indies include Cassette Beasts 2, El Paso, Elsewhere 2, and the retro-themed Hack '95.
Signet City emerges from the PC Gaming Show
Jump Over the Age and Fellow Traveller have revealed Signet City, a first-person narrative RPG inspired by post-punk Britain and fungalpunk themes. Developed by Gareth Damian Martin, the game features a parasite inhabiting human minds in a declining coastal city and is set for release on PC via Steam.
Everything Announced at the PC Gaming Show on Sunday, June 7
The PC Gaming Show featured over 20 world premieres and more than 60 games, including new titles like Wielders of the Essence, Star Trek: Outposts Unknown, and Stronghold 4. Many games announced, such as Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class and Abiotic Factor: Entropic Break DLC, are available to wishlist on Steam, with several offering demos.
Sunday Consolidation
The Xbox Games Showcase featured several announcements, including the official console release trailer for Bellwright. Additionally, both Citizen Sleeper games are confirmed to be launching on the Nintendo Switch later this month.
Citizen Sleeper creator's new game is a "fungalpunk" RPG in which you're a parasite, infecting the lives of people in a city inspired by post-punk Britain
Signet City is a new first-person narrative RPG from Gareth Damian Martin, the creator of Citizen Sleeper. The game features a "fungalpunk" aesthetic inspired by post-punk Britain, where players control a parasite infecting the lives of inhabitants in Signet City. It is currently only announced for PC.
Play a parasitic brain mushroom in Signet City, the first-person fungalpunk RPG from the creator of Citizen Sleeper
Jump Over The Age, known for Citizen Sleeper, has announced Signet City, a first-person fungalpunk RPG. Players will embody a parasitic spore inhabiting the brains of residents in a British coastal town, influencing their lives and uncovering stories. The game draws inspiration from the industrial collapse of UK cities in the 1980s and ecological concepts.
Signet City is a new 'fungalpunk' RPG from the creator of Citizen Sleeper
Gareth Damian Martin, the creator of Citizen Sleeper, has announced their new game, Signet City. This upcoming RPG will feature players taking on the role of a fungal parasite within a decaying urban environment.
Signet City is the next game from the Citizen Sleeper team
Jump Over The Age has announced Signet City, a new narrative RPG inspired by the post-punk era and ecological collapse in 1980s UK cities. The game features a monochrome art style, first-person perspective, and a tabletop-inspired dice-rolling system where host emotions influence success chances.
Citizen Sleeper creator announces first-person ‘fungalpunk’ RPG Signet City for PC
Jump Over the Age, the developer behind Citizen Sleeper, has announced Signet City, a new first-person "fungalpunk" RPG. The game is set to release on PC via Steam, GOG, and Humble Store, though a specific release date has not yet been announced. Signet City is described as a dark dream of the 1980s, inspired by the UK's industrial cities and featuring a unique monochrome art style.
Citizen Sleeper dev's next game looks nothing like it, and that's what makes me so excited
Signet City, the next game from Citizen Sleeper developer Jump Over the Age, is an RPG set in a fungus-infected British city, distinct from its predecessor's space station setting. Directed by Gareth Damian Martin, the game features a hand-drawn art style and explores themes of anti-capitalism and poor living conditions, with its world premiere trailer shown at the PC Gaming Show.
Citizen Sleeper 1 and 2 are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 later this month
Citizen Sleeper and its sequel, Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, are set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25th. Players who already own either game on the original Nintendo Switch will be eligible for a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version on the same day. Creator Gareth Damian Martin also teased a new game reveal at the PC Gaming Show.
Here's how to watch the PC Gaming Show 2026
The PC Gaming Show 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games and hosted by Frankie Ward, Mica Burton, Sean Plott, and Elz. The event will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam, with a pre-show hosted by Elz and Frankie starting 30 minutes prior.
One Of 2025's Best Games Is Getting A 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition' This Month
Jump Over The Age announced that Citizen Sleeper and Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector will receive 'Nintendo Switch 2 Editions' on June 25th. These new versions will feature improved resolution up to 4K docked and a 60fps frame rate, with free upgrades available for existing owners of the Nintendo Switch versions.
This year's PC Gaming Show will provide looks at more than 50 games and also feature a behind-the-scenes look at one of my most anticipated games of the year — here's how to tune in
The PC Gaming Show will take place on Sunday, June 7, featuring over 50 games including Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and a new project from the creator of Citizen Sleeper. The event will also include behind-the-scenes looks, competitions, and premieres. Viewers can tune in via platforms like YouTube and Twitch starting at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Humble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste, with a portion of proceeds going to the Electronic Frontier Foundation. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 PC games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Fanatical and Humble Bundle are offering limited-time indie game showcase bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Celeste. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles. All games are provided as digital Steam keys.
Fellow Traveller’s Story-Rich Showcase to spotlight narratively-driven games on June 6
Fellow Traveller announced its Story-Rich Showcase will take place on June 6, 2026, at 10 AM Pacific, focusing on narratively-driven indie games. The hour-long presentation will feature world premieres, release date reveals, and updates from 26 different titles, including games from studios like Happy Broccoli Games and Rusty Lake. The event aims to highlight titles with strong writing, deep characters, and well-crafted game worlds.
Create Your Own Indie Showcase With These Limited-Time Bundle Deals
Humble Bundle and Fanatical are offering limited-time deals on indie game bundles. The Humble 15th Anniversary Indie Icons Showcase bundle includes 8 games for $10, featuring titles like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and Citizen Sleeper. Fanatical's Build Your Own Indie Showcase Bundle allows users to select from 20 games with a variable pricing model, offering discounts for purchasing more titles.
