Somerville (PC) is an atmospheric, dialogue-free, third-person sci-fi adventure game developed by Jumpship, founded by former Playdead (creators of Inside and Limbo ) staff. It is a story-driven experience focusing on a family trying to reunite in the wake of an alien invasion.
The story follows a husband, wife, toddler, and their dog who live in a rural home. Somerville (PC)
The father wakes from being knocked unconscious and must traverse a ruined landscape to find his lost family. Key Narrative Elements The father wakes from being knocked unconscious and
The world is haunted by otherworldly, crystalline, or metallic alien structures and machines that are hostile or actively destroying infrastructure. It is implied that the protagonist is trapped
As the journey progresses, it becomes apparent that the alien invasion has distorted reality. It is implied that the protagonist is trapped within a, or perhaps several, simulation(s) generated within a main alien vessel.
During a quiet evening, a massive alien attack destroys their environment and separates the family.