SOMA (2015)
- Developer
- Frictional Games
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 51,834 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.7 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A slow, oppressive descent into existential dread as you navigate a silent, crumbling underwater facility while grappling with questions of identity and consciousness.
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What players say
Players love SOMA for its thought-provoking story and philosophical questions about consciousness, with many calling it an existential crisis in game form. The horror comes more from the narrative and atmosphere than jump scares, though some find the ending emotionally devastating. The gameplay is minimal, focused on exploration and avoiding enemies rather than combat.
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