Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: 64-bit Windows Vista Processeur : Core i3 / AMD A6 2.4Ghz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 / AMD Radeon HD 5750. OpenGL 3.3 Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Les cartes graphiques intégrées Intel ne sont pas prises en charge.
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: 64-bit Windows 7 Processeur : Core i5 / AMD FX 2.4Ghz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 / AMD Radeon HD 5970. OpenGL 3.3 Espace disque : 25 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Les cartes graphiques intégrées Intel ne sont pas prises en charge.
SOMA
An existential dread lingers long after the credits roll, driving 277 players to log between 10 and 25 hours or more in the abyss. Across 496 sampled reviews, 94 percent praise the descent into the mechanical deep.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story / writing | 161 | 155 | 3 | 3 |
| Gameplay | 72 | 43 | 13 | 16 |
| Audio / music | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Graphics / art | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 11 h on median; those who dislike it: 6 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 24, 2015 · All-time low: €1.44 (Dec 09, 2024)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 10 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 37,5 % of players.
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Strengths
- Narrative brilliance anchors the entire journey, with 155 positive mentions out of 161 dedicated to the story.
- Audio design constructs a suffocating ocean trench, earning 19 positive mentions out of 19.
- Visual direction paints a chilling underwater facility, scoring 18 positive mentions out of 18.
- Exploration and pacing captivate dedicated divers, reflected in 255 positive reviews out of 257 in the 10-25 hour playtime bracket.
Weaknesses
- Survival mechanics and monster encounters draw frustration, registering 16 negative and 13 mixed mentions out of 72 total.
- User interface hurdles frustrate navigation, showing 4 negative mentions out of 5.
Who is it for?
Philosophy buffs and psychological horror seekers who crave a cerebral narrative over jump scares will find a haunting masterpiece.
Is SOMA worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 96% of 51,870 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Narrative brilliance anchors the entire journey. Current price: 5,79€ (80% off).
Verdict
SOMA proves that existential terror hits hardest when paired with a brilliant script. Backed by an overwhelming 96 percent positive historical rating, it remains an unforgettable voyage into the dark.
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