Signet City was announced today as the next project from Gareth Damian Martin, the mind behind Citizen Sleeper.
Martin shared a brief preview: the title is a role‑playing game set in a decaying metropolis, and players control a fungal parasite trying to survive the ruins. The announcement included screenshots showing a gritty, overgrown environment and a turn‑based interface that blends resource management with narrative choices. No platform, price, or launch date was disclosed beyond a vague “later this year” window.
The relevance lies in its shift of perspective. By putting players in the skin of a parasite, the game flips typical survival tropes and could offer fresh storytelling mechanics for the indie RPG scene. It also signals Martin’s continued focus on low‑budget, narrative‑driven experiments.
Whether the concept translates into compelling gameplay remains to be seen, but the early look suggests a quirky alternative to the usual hero‑centric fare.