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Subnautica

Subnautica

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

97%
Overwhelmingly Positive
DeveloperUnknown Worlds Entertainment
PublisherUnknown Worlds Entertainment
Release DateJan 23, 2018
$29.99
Peak Players50.9K
Metacritic87
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Adventure
Indie
AI Review Summary

Subnautica is a genre-defining open-world survival masterpiece that masterfully blends underwater exploration, base-building, and environmental storytelling. It is highly praised for its immersive atmosphere and ability to evoke both wonder and thalassophobia, though recent technical updates have caused friction within the community.

Pros

  • Unparalleled underwater exploration and atmosphere that perfectly captures the feeling of thalassophobia.95%
  • Deeply immersive survival gameplay loop featuring rewarding crafting and base-building systems.90%
  • Compelling environmental storytelling that provides a strong sense of purpose and mystery.85%
  • Stunning visual design and a high-quality soundtrack that enhance the sense of immersion.80%
  • Excellent value for money with high replayability and long average playtimes.75%

Cons

  • Recent updates have broken compatibility with many community-made mods, frustrating long-term players.90%
  • The lack of an autosave feature can lead to significant progress loss during crashes or power failures.85%
  • Developers do not provide easy access to legacy versions of the game to bypass problematic updates.80%
  • Persistent, long-standing bugs remain in the game years after its initial release.70%
  • Growing community concern regarding the developer's use of AI in the upcoming sequel.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly recommend playing the game without spoilers for the best experience.
  • A popular third-party multiplayer mod is frequently cited as a way to significantly enhance the experience.
  • The game maintains a very high 'credible reviewer' percentage, with most players logging over 60 hours.
Confidence: 54%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 7, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
3.1K
Peak · last 90 days
17.8K
All-time peak
50.9K

Price

Current price
$29.99
Lowest tracked
$7.49since Jan 3, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
97%
All-time positive
97%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews379.1K
Positive: 368.1K (97%)Negative: 11.0K (3%)

2%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

65h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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