Games like Subnautica 2
If Subnautica 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are No Man's Sky, Subnautica: Below Zero and Subnautica — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its anxious, atmospheric and immersive. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, releasing in 2026 at $29.99 USD. Set on a newly revealed alien world, the game supports up to four players in cooperative play alongside solo options. Players explore open-world underwater environments, gathering resources to construct custom bases and craft tools needed for survival. The title carries Steam Deck Verified status and holds a 91 percent positive rating from over 110,000 Steam reviews. Available in Early Access, the experience combines survival horror elements with first-person exploration through action and adventure gameplay.
About Subnautica 2: Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths.
Players who liked Subnautica 2 also play
Steam players who put hours into Subnautica 2 also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.
No Man's Sky
WHY THIS
Shares base building, exploration and an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Top pick for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Subnautica: Below Zero
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Second-strongest match for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
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.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Shares base building and an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Third-strongest match for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
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.
Blind Descent
WHY THIS
Ranked #4 for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Blind Descent is an open-world survival adventure that unveils the mysteries of the Martian depths. Play solo or with friends in 4-player co-op as you search for the missing team. Adapt to survive by building custom tools, upgrading the base, and/or mutating in this bizarre alien world.
Don't Starve Together
WHY THIS
Shares base building and a tense mood with Subnautica 2.
Ranked #5 for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.
Satisfactory
WHY THIS
Shares base building and an immersive mood with Subnautica 2.
Ranked #6 for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Dune: Awakening
WHY THIS
Ranked #7 for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Dune: Awakening is an Open World Survival RPG where you can fully immerse yourself in the epic world of Dune. Alone or with friends, explore a vast open world Arrakis, survive the sandworms, build a home, craft an ornithopter, and unravel the mystery of the missing Fremen.
Rust
WHY THIS
Shares base building and a tense mood with Subnautica 2.
Ranked #8 for Subnautica 2 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Subnautica 2 at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Priced ~67% under Subnautica 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Subnautica 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Subnautica 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Subnautica 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Subnautica 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Subnautica 2 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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Head-to-head comparisons
More from Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Shares base building and an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Another title from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the studio behind Subnautica 2. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
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.
Subnautica: Below Zero
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Another title from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the studio behind Subnautica 2. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
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.
Natural Selection 2
WHY THIS
Another title from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the studio behind Subnautica 2. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!
Moonbreaker
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Another title from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the studio behind Subnautica 2. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
Moonbreaker is a turn-based strategy, tactical skirmish game. The game is designed to be a true digital miniatures experience, set in an expansive sci-fi universe crafted by Brandon Sanderson. Direct Captain and Crew in gripping, ever-changing competition and adventure.
Zen of Sudoku
WHY THIS
Another title from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the studio behind Subnautica 2.
From the creators of Natural Selection comes Zen of Sudoku, a relaxing, easy to play version of Sudoku for your PC.Relax with hand-painted Japanese-styled backgrounds, no timer and lush natural soundscapes.Stimulates your brain to keep it healthy and alert.
Future Perfect
WHY THIS
Another title from Unknown Worlds Entertainment, the studio behind Subnautica 2. Shares Action with Subnautica 2.
Future Perfect breaks down the barrier between having an idea for a game, and playing it with friends. The Future Perfect interface allows you to create, play, and share multiplayer games quickly and easily.Games created with Future Perfect are published on Steam Workshop. You can browse, rate, and download games that interest you.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
No Man's Sky
WHY THIS
Shares base building, exploration and an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
No Man's Sky is a game about exploration and survival in an infinite procedurally generated universe.
Subnautica: Below Zero
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
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.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Shares base building and an atmospheric mood with Subnautica 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
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.
Don't Starve Together
WHY THIS
Shares base building and a tense mood with Subnautica 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Fight, Farm, Build and Explore Together in the standalone multiplayer expansion to the uncompromising wilderness survival game, Don't Starve.
Satisfactory
WHY THIS
Shares base building and an immersive mood with Subnautica 2.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Satisfactory is a first-person open-world factory building game with a dash of exploration and combat. Play alone or with friends, explore an alien planet, create multi-story factories, and enter conveyor belt heaven!
Dune: Awakening
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Subnautica 2.
Dune: Awakening is an Open World Survival RPG where you can fully immerse yourself in the epic world of Dune. Alone or with friends, explore a vast open world Arrakis, survive the sandworms, build a home, craft an ornithopter, and unravel the mystery of the missing Fremen.
Frequently asked about Subnautica 2
- Is Subnautica 2 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Subnautica 2 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Subnautica 2 cost?
- Subnautica 2 is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Subnautica 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Subnautica 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Subnautica 2?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Subnautica 2 are No Man's Sky, Subnautica: Below Zero, Subnautica.
- Who developed Subnautica 2?
- Subnautica 2 was developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
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