Stories of Somnia

unreleased

Developer / Publisher: Lydian Games

Coming soon

Visual

2.5D

Structure

ability gated
interconnected map
utility gated

Combat

turn based

Summary

Stories of Somnia is an exploration-first JRPG with the bones of a Metroidvania. Use spells to grapple across gaps, change the rules of combat, and reshape the world around you. Collect memory-born companions called Dreamkin and uncover a story about grief, time, and the courage to rest.

Last updated September 11, 2026

Where to play

- Steam
- Demo

Resources

Links

IGDB

Posshexor

Developer: Davide Puato

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- interconnected map
- utility gated
- Differences
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- exploration
- non linear
- pixel
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- action
- fantasy
- gore
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Mostly Positive

757 reviews

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- Differences
- Early Access
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- pixel
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- Demo Available
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- interconnected map
- utility gated
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- utility gated
- Differences
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97%

Overwhelmingly Positive

877 reviews

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Publisher: Plug In Digital

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MV Temperature
- Similarities
- ability gated
- interconnected map
- utility gated
- Differences
- exploration
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Developer / Publisher: Griffin Snow

2019

83%

Positive

12 reviews

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- utility gated
- Differences
- exploration
- non linear
- 8-Bit
- pixel
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Developer: StegTech

Publisher: StegTech LLC

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100%

Positive

11 reviews

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- interconnected map
- turn based
- Differences
- exploration
- side scroll
- action
- multiple characters
- RPG
- Semi-Linear
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Publisher: Dear Villagers

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69%

Mixed

178 reviews

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- ability gated
- interconnected map
- utility gated
- Differences
- exploration
- non linear
- third person
- action
- multiple endings
- Sci-Fi
- puzzle heavy
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To be announced

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- Similarities
- Demo Available
- interconnected map
- utility gated
- Differences
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- non linear
- side scroll
- equipment
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Developer / Publisher: JH (@jjonahjonahson)

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- interconnected map
- utility gated
- Differences
- exploration
- pixel
- side scroll
- boss gated
- Sci-Fi
- Semi-Linear
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