Summary:

SOMA’s US Steam price drops to $5.99. Here’s what the paid base-game deal includes and how Safe Mode changes its horror encounters.

SOMA is $5.99 on Steam in the US, down from $29.99—a saving of $24, or 80%. This is a paid purchase of the full game, not a free weekend, demo or subscription benefit. The price was checked on November 1, 2026.

The deal at a glance

  • Store: Steam, US pricing in USD.
  • Price: $5.99, normally $29.99 (80% off).
  • Version: SOMA base game for computers; Steam lists Windows, macOS and Linux support.
  • Deadline: An exact end time was not independently confirmed. Check the current price before paying.

Check the SOMA offer on Steam. Prices elsewhere and console editions may differ.

For players who want unsettling science fiction

Frictional Games sets SOMA in PATHOS-II, an isolated underwater facility where the boundary between people and machines is becoming difficult to trust. Exploration and discoveries drive a story about consciousness and identity; this is not a combat-heavy power fantasy. When danger appears, the developer emphasizes evasion rather than fighting back.

The English-language Steam review category is Overwhelmingly Positive in the public store listing checked for this article. That is a user-review label, not a critic score or a guarantee that its style of horror will suit everyone.

Safe Mode is worth knowing about

If enemy encounters are what put you off, Frictional's explanation of Safe Mode offers a useful buying consideration. Selected when starting a new game, it retains the creatures, puzzles and story while removing the threat of death from those encounters. It is not a new feature introduced by this sale.

Safe Mode does not turn SOMA into a gentle adventure: its disturbing atmosphere and themes remain. The developer's content warning includes strong horror, gore, violence, non-sexual nudity, references to suicide and strong language.

Before you buy

Check your existing library first, then compare your computer with the store's current requirements—particularly if using a modern Mac. A supported-platform icon alone does not establish compatibility with every operating-system version. Buy only if the checkout still shows the expected US price.

Sources: Steam store; Frictional Games press kit; official Safe Mode explanation. Image: authentic SOMA screenshot, “repairs.jpg,” supplied in Frictional Games' official press kit. © Frictional Games. No AI generation or enhancement.