Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies

Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies

AdventureAviation / FlightExplorationFantasy
Players
1-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
600 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
13+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
3.0 / 5
Year
2023

About the game

Sleeping Gods: Distant Skies sends your crew soaring through a fantastical sky in a cargo plane after being pulled through a mysterious portal in 1937. As a standalone sequel to Sleeping Gods, it keeps the branching storylines and vivid exploration of the original while adding camping, deeper obstacle interactions, and a new deck-based combat system. You'll chart a course across a beautifully illustrated atlas, make narrative choices that shape your journey, and build a combat deck to handle dynamic encounters. No prior experience with Sleeping Gods is needed to dive into this open-world adventure.

Hobbli's Notes

Ryan Laukat's Sleeping Gods games are beloved for their gorgeous art and genuine sense of discovery, and Distant Skies builds smartly on that foundation with a punchier combat system. Hobbli's team considers this one of the best campaign-style exploration games available, though its long total playtime and heavy narrative content mean it's best enjoyed by a dedicated group over multiple sessions. It's a big investment, but a rewarding one for story-driven adventurers.

What we like

  • Gorgeous art and immersive open-world exploration.
  • Standalone design welcomes newcomers to the series.
  • New deck-based combat adds fresh tactical variety.
  • Strong solo mode alongside full cooperative play.

Keep in mind

  • Very long total campaign length demands a big time commitment.
  • Heavy narrative content may not suit players wanting fast action.
  • Setup and story-tracking can be fiddly across sessions.

Who it's for

Great for adventure-loving groups of 1-4 players aged 13+ who enjoy long-form cooperative campaigns with rich storytelling, whether played solo or with friends.

Mechanics

Action PointsCooperative GameDeck / Bag BuildingNarrative Choice / ParagraphPush Your LuckSolo / Solitaire GameStorytelling

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