SOMA

Image: Steam / its publisher

Horror
Sci-fi
Narrative

A ruined underwater facility and uncomfortable questions about consciousness and identity. More than jump scares, SOMA offers an existential dread that stays with you for days. Includes a threat-free mode to focus on the story.

Why play it now

When you want an unsettling sci-fi story that makes you think, in sessions of one or two hours.

Who it's for

For anyone who enjoys philosophical science fiction and atmosphere over action.

When not to pick it

If you're not in the mood for something dark and distressing today.

What it offers

Story: 95 out of 100
Exploring: 60 out of 100
Thinking: 45 out of 100

Our own editorial classification, not Steam data.

Details

Controller: Controller support
Remote Play Together: Play with friends even if only you own it
Disk space: 25 GB (minimum)
Steam Deck: Verified
Steam reviews: 96% positive (53,119)
Metacritic: 84/100
Developer: Frictional Games
Release date: 21 SEP 2015
Steam genres: Action, Adventure, Indie

Based on what the game states on Steam.