FindAlternative
Back to Soma

Soma vs Zero Critical

Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.

Compare
Soma
SomaDive into a haunting underwater sci‑fi horror where choices define humanity.
Zero Critical
Zero CriticalUnravel a sci‑fi mystery as sanity slips on a remote research base.
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.

You play as an investigator probing the death of a scientist on an isolated research station. As you piece together clues about the enigmatic SATIN project, the line between reality and madness begins to blur.\nThe game blends classic point‑and‑click adventure mechanics with atmospheric puzzles, delivering a deep story driven by memorable characters and a haunting setting. Its focus on narrative and psychological tension makes each discovery feel weighty and unsettling.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Horror
Puzzle Adventure
Best for
Fans of narrative horror
Fans of narrative puzzle adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$39.99
—
release date
2015-09-21
1998-12-31
Specifications
developer
Frictional Games
Istvan Pely Productions
publisher
Frictional Games
Bethesda Softworks
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB M
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
81/100
—
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep, thought‑provoking story
  • Rich atmospheric sound design
  • Complex, rewarding puzzles
  • Strong sense of immersion
  • Deep, character‑driven storyline
  • Atmospheric sci‑fi setting
  • Thought‑provoking puzzles
  • Multiple endings based on player choices
Cons
  • Limited combat may deter action‑oriented players
  • Occasional pacing slowdowns during exposition
  • Some puzzles can feel obscure without hints
  • Retro graphics may not appeal to everyone
  • Limited hint system can lead to frustration
  • Pacing can feel slow for action‑oriented players
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
0
User rating
Not enough data
Not enough data

More alternatives & similar tools

Alternatives to Soma

View all →
Lone Survivor
Lone Survivor

Survive a disease‑ravaged city in a psychological horror adventure.

Compare
Tormentum: Dark Sorrow
Tormentum: Dark Sorrow

A nightmarish point‑and‑click adventure where every choice shapes a bleak destiny

Compare
Stasis
Stasis

A grim sci‑fi horror adventure seen from a haunting isometric view

Compare
Zero Critical
Zero Critical

Unravel a sci‑fi mystery as sanity slips on a remote research base.

Compare

Alternatives to Zero Critical

View all →
Symbiocom
Symbiocom

Unravel a space mystery as a stranded engineer on a derelict liner

Compare
Darkstar: The Interactive Movie
Darkstar: The Interactive Movie

Uncover a murder mystery aboard a drifting starship in a sci‑fi point‑and‑click adventure

Compare
Resonance
Resonance

A sci‑fi mystery adventure where four strangers race to lock away a deadly particle secret.

Compare
Soma
Soma

Dive into a haunting underwater sci‑fi horror where choices define humanity.

Compare