Rank 01Why this
Shares base building with Subnautica 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 18)
- Deck Verified
- 2018
Games like Subnautica 2
- 25 games
- Updated Oct 18, 2026
Players who liked Subnautica 2 also play
The closest matches to Subnautica 2: Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky, Grounded, and Valheim. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Underwater and Survival Horror, like Subnautica 2.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 18)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Shares base building and exploration with Subnautica 2.
- $59.99 (Price checked Oct 18)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Grounded
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and base building with Subnautica 2.
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Valheim
Why this: Shares base building and crafting with Subnautica 2.
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Raft
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Subnautica 2.
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Shares survival mode and vehicle customization with Subnautica 2.
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Price: $29.99checked Oct 18
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 114,540 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Atmospheric story about survival on an alien world
- Base building with unprecedented freedom and creativity
- Cooperative multiplayer that works seamlessly
- Anxious
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
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Starbound
Why this: Shares base building and crafting with Subnautica 2.
Breathedge
Why this: Shares base building with Subnautica 2.
Nuclear Nightmare
Why this: Shares survival mode and co op multiplayer with Subnautica 2.
Stranded Deep
Why this: Shares base building and exploration with Subnautica 2.
Murky Divers
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and resource gathering with Subnautica 2.
DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain
Why this: Also Underwater and Survival Horror, like Subnautica 2.
MIMESIS
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling with Subnautica 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Subnautica
Why this: Shares base building with Subnautica 2.
Subnautica: Below Zero
Why this: Also Underwater and Survival Horror, like Subnautica 2.
No Man's Sky
Why this: Shares base building and exploration with Subnautica 2.
Grounded
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer and base building with Subnautica 2.
Valheim
Why this: Shares base building and crafting with Subnautica 2.
More from Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Other recommendable Steam games by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Moonbreaker
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Subnautica 2.
About Subnautica 2
The closest matches to Subnautica 2: Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky, Grounded, and Valheim. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Subnautica 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero and No Man's Sky — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as anxious, atmospheric and immersive, and single out its base building and co op multiplayer. 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.
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.
Is Subnautica 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 114,540 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 82% positive across 1,384 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Oct 20).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 17 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 14 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Atmospheric story about survival on an alien world
- Base building with unprecedented freedom and creativity
- Cooperative multiplayer that works seamlessly
- Deep sea creature discovery and exploration
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Do not buy this game. it is good but one look at the EULA and you will start to question the sanity of the devs. it has rules against streaming or any kind of clips online hinting they can revoke your access if they don't like your…”
“Amazing game so far, pity about the EULA. For all those saying this is boiler plate EULA: it shouldn't be. Be Better.”
People who play it also play: Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky
Frequently asked about Subnautica 2
Can I run it?
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 Subnautica, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky.
Who developed Subnautica 2?
Subnautica 2 was developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment.