Dive into the abyss in SOMA, Frictional Games’ 2015 sci-fi horror masterpiece that launched on PC, PS4, and Xbox One on September 22, 2015, hit Safe Mode in 2017, and still haunts in 2025 with over 1 million copies sold by 2017! This isn’t just Amnesia’s kin—it’s a mind-bending plunge into PATHOS-II, a sunken research base in 2104, where you, Simon Jarrett, wake from a brain scan to face rogue AIs, twisted flesh, and existential dread beneath the Atlantic. With a legacy tied to Amnesia: Rebirth, SOMA remains a deep-sea terror classic!
Creep, hide, run—no weapons, just wits to dodge proxies, scavenge data buffers, and solve physics puzzles in Unreal Engine’s murky depths, hitting 4K/60 FPS on PS5/Xbox Series X|S via compatibility (PC mods push further). Explore rusted labs, ocean trenches, and flickering terminals—every hiss a threat, every shadow a question—clocking 10-12 hours of pure tension. Safe Mode (2017) strips combat stress for story chasers, no DLC needed—just raw, unbroken dread from surface to seabed, with secrets like Omicron’s logs begging replays.
The vibe? Submerged dread meets philosophical chill—think creaking steel, bioluminescent gloom, and a Mikko Tarmia OST that hums with lonely menace. The story’s a gut-punch—humanity’s gone, you’re a scan in a suit, chasing Catherine’s ark—voiced with raw panic by Jeff Schine and Nell Mooney. Solo only, no co-op—critics (84 on Metacritic) and X posts worship its narrative, though some shrug at early pacing or proxy spam. Steam’s Spring Sale (ends March 20, 2025) slashes it 80% to $5.99—SOMA dares you to face the deep. Plug in and question your soul!