Indie · July 9, 2014
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius (2014)
As Captain Kayto Shields, embark on a galactic voyage of heroism and survival. With his home world destroyed and his nation conquered, the inexperienced Captain Shields, and his newly minted vessel, the Sunrider, are left as the only hope against a galactic evil intent on subjugating all sentient life. Together with his loyal First Officer, he undertakes to find allies across the stars to retake his home planet and restore peace to the galaxy. Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius is the second installment in the Sunrider trilogy, which includes all of the content of First Arrival. Save the galaxy in this epic adventure through the stars! Features Your homeworld conquered, your mission is to gather a team of pilots for your mecha squadron. Build your relationship with your allies by interacting with them between battles. Find out your squadmates’ back stories and help shape their destinies. Manage a squadron of mechs and your own assault carrier. Victory on battle depends on proper allocation of funds between researching new technologies, purchasing better weapons, and balancing limited funds between mechs to suit your play style. Command your forces in turn-based tactical missions. Properly manage each mechs’ strengths and weaknesses to maximize your offensive capabilities and minimize casualties. Each mech has a suite of unique weapons and equipment which gives every pilot a unique battlefield role. Travel through the galaxy on missions and fight the enemy throughout the stars. Explore a deep world with a history spanning thousands of years. High technical graphics show off extreme detail and stylish mecha action. The story of Sunrider features the greatest elements of space opera – huge space armada battles, political intrigue, moral decisions, and romance. Experience the vast scale of Sunrider!
Indie releases from 2014
27 Indie titles launched in 2014 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Indie titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Anime · 313
- Visual Novel · 240
- Free to Play · 222
- Turn-Based Strategy · 191
- Mechs · 179
- Strategy · 174
- Space · 159
- Nudity · 156
- Sci-fi · 131
- Turn-Based · 125
- RPG · 109
- Singleplayer · 108
- Indie · 101
- Great Soundtrack · 86
- Story Rich · 72
Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.8k Steam reviews | Top 75% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 92% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 41% |
| Engagement hours | 9 h average | Top 66% for session depth among Indie |
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 9, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Love in Space |
| Publisher | Sekai Project |
| Base price | Free-to-play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Support |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
9h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time











