SOMA is a Action, Adventure game from Frictional Games with a 96% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Frictional Games
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $10.19
- Review signal
- 96% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: 64-bit Windows Vista Processor: Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
- Recommended
- OS *: 64-bit Windows 7 Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 64-bit 10.9. This product is not compatiable with macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. Processor: Core i3 2.4Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
- Recommended
- OS: 64-bit 10.10. This product is not compatiable with macOS 10.15 Catalina or later. Processor: Core i5 2.4Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
Linux
- Minimum
- OS: 64-bit Major Linux distribution from 2014 Processor: Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Proprietary drivers. Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
- Recommended
- OS: 64-bit Major Linux distribution from 2014 Processor: Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 Storage: 25 GB available space Additional Notes: Proprietary drivers. Integrated Intel graphics are not supported. They should work (Intel HD 4000-series or better), but with issues.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
SOMA is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, narrative adventure, exploration, and nautical.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, nautical, psychological horror, and narrative adventure.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
psychological-horror
SettingThe fear comes through pressure, perception, or psychological unease.
body-horror
SettingGrotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.
stealth
Play styleAvoiding detection is part of the intended rhythm.
Steam review snapshots
The story, the characters, the atmosphere, the themes, and the questions it presents are among the many things that are really well…There is no other psychological survival game that will ever succeed SOMA’s legacy as a sci-fi dystopian horror.Definitely recommend checking out SOMA if you're a fan of psychological horrorPS: Make sure to take it slow and REALLY explore every nook and crany, as there's so much small information and world…Why it fits
Best for players who want a story-driven, atmospheric experience with exploration and psychological horror. Strong atmosphere and presentation Narrative adventure focus Exploration-driven pacing Nautical and psychological horror themes
Who might skip it
You want systems-heavy action You prefer lighter themes You do not enjoy horror