Soma (2015)

Another horror game with a narrative focus, SOMA introduces Sci-Fi elements and the expertise of Amnesia creators Frictional Games. Like that title, introduction material is very minimal. This game is the ultimate example of 'show don't tell', building an incredible story simply through exploration and atmosphere. That story starts in the shoes of Simon Jarrett, a patient in an underwater research facility. No idea how he got there, his only option is to explore and find answers. Those clues come in the form of flashbacks that are revealed by corpses, and that's also what creates the bulk of the horror. As you try to piece together what happened in the abandoned laboratories, the dread of the situation will slowly rise to a crescendo. Pursued by monsters and with no tools to defend yourself, it's absolutely a terrifying game. But in this case that doesn't take away from the story. Even in the face of horror, SOMA ties in dark humor and exploration of themes and philosophies. It will leave you questioning reality itself, all the while forcing you to hide in your chair.