Somerville

You play as a father separated from his family in the aftermath of an alien invasion. He travels through damaged settlements and unfamiliar landscapes, searching for his wife and child while piecing together what has happened.

Explore each environment, interact with objects, and solve puzzles to clear a path. A light-based ability lets you change alien material between liquid and solid states, creating ways through obstacles and altered terrain.

The journey shifts between quiet exploration and dangerous encounters where you may need to flee, hide, or engage with alien beings. The story is told largely through images and events, and the game offers multiple endings.

In this selected sample, players who enjoyed Somerville most often praise its striking visual direction and the bleak, suspenseful atmosphere, with sound design frequently singled out for strengthening the experience. Many also appreciate its wordless environmental storytelling and cinematic scenes, though some find the story too cryptic and the interactions or puzzles frustrating.