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Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero

Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica.

90%
Very Positive
DeveloperUnknown Worlds Entertainment
PublisherUnknown Worlds Entertainment
Release DateMay 13, 2021
-75%
$29.99$7.49
Peak Players42.1K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows · macOS
Adventure
Indie
AI Review Summary

Subnautica: Below Zero offers a more narrative-driven survival experience set in a beautiful, frigid arctic environment on planet 4546B. While it retains the core exploration and base-building mechanics of its predecessor, many players find it to be a smaller-scale experience that lacks the same sense of isolation and mystery.

Pros

  • Maintains the core survival and base-building loop that fans of the original enjoy.90%
  • Features high-quality graphics and an immersive, atmospheric soundtrack.85%
  • Provides a more explicit, character-driven narrative for players who prefer a guided story.75%
  • The new arctic setting offers a visually stunning and fresh environment to explore.70%

Cons

  • Perceived as significantly smaller in scope and scale compared to the original game.90%
  • Gameplay feels slower due to reduced vehicle options and movement speed.80%
  • Significant community backlash regarding the publisher Krafton and changes to the development team.75%
  • The shift toward a more talkative, 'tell-don't-show' story style is polarizing for long-time fans.70%
  • Technical issues and graphical bugs reported specifically for Linux users.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Can be fully completed with all achievements in under 20 hours.
  • Often described as feeling more like an expansion or DLC than a full standalone sequel.
Confidence: 80%
Based on the 184 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 21, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
454
Peak · last 90 days
4.4K
All-time peak
42.1K

Price

Current price
$29.99$7.49-75%
Lowest tracked
$7.49since Jan 9, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
81%
All-time positive
90%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews108.2K
Positive: 97.5K (90%)Negative: 10.8K (10%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

38h

Avg Playtime at Review

85%

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