SOMA — Is It Worth Playing?
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean.
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About SOMA
SOMA is a sci-fi horror game from Frictional Games, the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. It is an unsettling story about identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human. The radio is dead, food is running out, and the machines have started to think they are people. Underwater facility PATHOS-II has suffered an intolerable isolation and we’re going to have to make some tough decisions. What can be done? What makes sense? What is left to fight for? Enter the world of SOMA and face horrors buried deep beneath the ocean waves. Delve through locked terminals and secret documents to uncover the truth behind the chaos. Seek out the last remaining inhabitants and take part in the events that will ultimately shape the fate of the station. But be careful, danger lurks in every corner: corrupted humans, twisted creatures, insane robots, and even an inscrutable omnipresent A.I. You will need to figure out how to deal with each one of them. Just remember there’s no fighting back, either you outsmart your enemies or you get ready to run.
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Should You Play SOMA?
SOMA is a sci-fi horror game from Frictional Games, the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent. It is an unsettling story about identity, consciousness, and what it means to be human. The radio is dead, food is running out, and the machines have started to think they are people. Underwater facility PATHOS-II has suffered an intolerable isolation and we’re going to have to make some tough decisions. What can be done? What makes sense? What is left to fight for? Enter the world of SOMA and face horrors buried deep beneath the ocean waves. Delve through lock…
SOMA is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows, Mac, Linux. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux
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.
SOMA — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does SOMA release?
- SOMA released on Sep 21, 2015 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is SOMA?
- SOMA is a Shooter game. From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean.
- Is SOMA multiplayer or co-op?
- No — SOMA is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is SOMA on Steam Deck or consoles?
- SOMA runs on Windows, Mac, Linux via Steam; native Linux support makes it a strong Steam Deck candidate. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does SOMA cost?
- SOMA is priced at $10.19 on Steam.
- What are SOMA's system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is SOMA worth playing in 2026?
- Yes — SOMA holds 96% positive across 45,629 Steam reviews, making it an easy recommendation in 2026.
- Who made SOMA?
- SOMA is developed by Frictional Games.
- What games is SOMA similar to?
- SOMA sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is SOMA on?
- SOMA is available on Windows, Mac, Linux.
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