Underplayed Gems

Somerville (2022)

Somerville cover
Developer
Jumpship
Platforms
Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One
Genres
Puzzle, Adventure
Rating
3.5 of 5, 63 player ratings
Main story
about 3.4 hours
Completionist
about 5.0 hours
Where to get it
PlayStation Store
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How it feels

A somber, slow-burn narrative journey through a quiet apocalypse, where puzzle-solving and sparse environmental storytelling evoke a feeling of isolation and melancholy.

atmosphericslow-pacedpuzzlingemotionalcinematicminimalistlonelydesperate

About

Somerville is a science fiction adventure game that follows a family separated in the aftermath of a large-scale catastrophe involving extraterrestrial forces. The story focuses on the personal impact of the invasion as the protagonist searches for a way to reunite with their loved ones. Players navigate a rural environment, solving environmental challenges and uncovering details about the events affecting Earth.

Screenshots

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