Somerville

About

Somerville is a sci-fi puzzle adventure about rebuilding a fractured family after a global collapse. You play a parent navigating a rural wasteland littered with hazards and strange alien tech. The story unfolds through environmental exploration and dialogue choices that shape relationships. Gameplay balances resource management with logic-based puzzles to unlock new areas. A sparse but affecting script drives the emotional core of survival and reconnecting with lost loved ones. The game's quiet tone and focus on personal stakes stand out in a genre often dominated by epic scale. Jumpship's debut earned 78% on Metacritic from 120+ reviews with many praising its restrained storytelling. Available on multiple consoles and PC since late 2022, it plays like a cross between Firewatch's atmosphere and The Vanishing of Ethan Carter's puzzles. The 8-10 hour runtime suits players seeking a character-driven sci-fi experience without combat or open world expectations.