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Soma
SomaDive into a haunting underwater sci‑fi horror where choices define humanity.
Sunless Sea
Sunless SeaSail the dark seas of a Victorian underworld, battling madness and monsters.
Overview
Description

SOMA is a sci‑fi horror adventure from Frictional Games that thrusts you into the depths of the oceanic research facility PATHOS‑II. As you explore the abandoned station, you uncover unsettling secrets about consciousness, identity, and what it means to be human. The game offers a tense, puzzle‑driven experience with no combat—only stealth, wit, and moral decisions. Face corrupted humans, twisted creatures, and a mysterious AI while unraveling a story that questions reality itself.

Take command of a steamship navigating the eerie, endless ocean beneath the city of Fallen London. As captain, you must balance fuel, food, and sanity while uncovering hidden stories and confronting Lovecraftian horrors. Your choices shape the narrative, and each voyage offers new routes, mysterious islands, and perilous encounters that test your strategic planning and role‑playing instincts.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Horror
Story-Rich
Best for
Fans of narrative horror
Narrative adventure and survival gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
$24.99−38%
release date
2015-09-21
2015-02-06
Specifications
developer
Frictional Games
Failbetter Games
publisher
Frictional Games
Failbetter Games
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M+7%
GRAC 15+
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
81/100
85/100+5%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, thought‑provoking story
  • Rich atmospheric sound design
  • Complex, rewarding puzzles
  • Strong sense of immersion
  • Deep, atmospheric storytelling
  • Complex resource management adds tension
  • Rich, procedurally generated world
  • Strong indie horror aesthetic
Cons
  • Limited combat may deter action‑oriented players
  • Occasional pacing slowdowns during exposition
  • Some puzzles can feel obscure without hints
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Random events can feel unforgiving
  • Limited replay value after mastering routes
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