Overview
Somnia is an upcoming acrobatic platformer developed by Azazel McCloud and published by Shirohana Studios. Players step into the shoes of Sarah, a protagonist seeking solace from a difficult reality by diving into dream worlds. These dreams, initially a refuge, begin to warp and turn against her as she delves deeper.
The core gameplay revolves around fluid, fast-paced movement. Players will need to master a variety of acrobatic maneuvers, including jumping, diving, sliding, vaulting, and swinging, to navigate the open-ended levels.
The game encourages both careful exploration and aggressive momentum-based play, allowing players to forge their own paths through the dreamscapes. However, as Sarah's journey into her subconscious progresses, the dream worlds become increasingly unstable, chaotic, and unpredictable, challenging players with shifting environments and altered rules.
Highlights
- Fluid Acrobatic Movement: Master a wide array of moves like jumping, diving, sliding, vaulting, and swinging to traverse dynamic levels.
- Shifting Dream Worlds: Experience dreamscapes that evolve from calm to chaotic, with changing environments and gameplay rules as the story progresses.
- Narrative Exploration: Delve into a story rich with psychological themes, exploring escapism and mental health through Sarah's journey.
Who It's For
Somnia is designed for players who enjoy precision platformers with a strong emphasis on movement mechanics and a compelling narrative. Fans of 2D platformers, cyberpunk aesthetics, and games that explore mature themes related to mental health and escapism will find much to appreciate here. The game's lore-rich and story-rich elements will appeal to those who enjoy unraveling a deep narrative alongside challenging gameplay.
Game Info
- Developer: Azazel McCloud
- Publisher: Shirohana Studios
- Genre: Action, Adventure, Indie
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Release Date: To be announced
- Features: Single-player, Full controller support, Family Sharing
- Content: Explores dark psychological themes, including disturbing imagery, artistic nudity, substance use, depression, and suicide. Mature themes are handled through narrative and artistic contexts.





