Rank 01Why this
Shares base building with Subnautica.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2026
Games like Subnautica
- 33 games
- Updated Nov 9, 2026
Players who liked Subnautica also play
The closest matches to Subnautica: Subnautica 2, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky, Raft, and Valheim. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Open World Survival Craft and Underwater, like Subnautica.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
Rank 03Why this
Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Subnautica.
- $59.99 (Price checked Nov 9)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Valheim
Why this: Shares biome exploration and base building with Subnautica.
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Satisfactory
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Subnautica.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Subnautica
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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Also Open World Survival Craft and Underwater, like Subnautica.
- 90% of 53,433 reviews
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Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Subnautica.
- 98% of 132,199 reviews
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 9
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 177,256 reviews
- Genres: Indie, Adventure
- Metacritic 87
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Alien world feels real in every detail
- Crafting progression is satisfying and balanced
- Exploration always reveals something new
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
More games like Subnautica, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Subnautica
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Outer Wilds
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Subnautica.
Grounded
Why this: Shares base building with Subnautica.
Pacific Drive
Why this: Also Base-Building and Crafting, like Subnautica.
The Long Dark
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Subnautica.
Forever Skies
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Subnautica.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Subnautica at current Steam store prices.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Subnautica.
Starbound
Why this: Shares base building with Subnautica.
Terraria
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Subnautica.
Under A New Sun
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Underwater, like Subnautica.
Remains
Why this: Shares resource scavenging and base building with Subnautica.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Subnautica 2
Why this: Shares base building with Subnautica.
Subnautica: Below Zero
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Underwater, like Subnautica.
No Man's Sky
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Crafting, like Subnautica.
Valheim
Why this: Shares biome exploration and base building with Subnautica.
Satisfactory
Why this: Also Open World Survival Craft and Base-Building, like Subnautica.
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.
Zen of Sudoku
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Subnautica.
About Subnautica
The closest matches to Subnautica: Subnautica 2, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky, Raft, and Valheim. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Subnautica is your kind of game, the closest matches are Subnautica 2, Subnautica: Below Zero and No Man's Sky — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its alien lore discovery and base building. 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.
About 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.
Is Subnautica worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 97% of 177,256 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 97% positive across 1,972 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 32 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Alien world feels real in every detail
- Crafting progression is satisfying and balanced
- Exploration always reveals something new
- Sound design enhances immersion dramatically
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Company that owns the game is scummy, won't support anything by them and suggest you don't either. Krafton deserves it.”
“Out of nowhere a new patch rolls in. First patch in years. Just some whatever stuff for controllers which the modders probably fixed years ago. And now all my modded saves are bricked. Just for that you deserve being review bombed from a…”
People who play it also play: Subnautica 2, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky
Mobile version
Subnautica is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
On our lists: Pay once, no in-app purchases
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Frequently asked about Subnautica
Can I run it?
Is Subnautica verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Subnautica 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 cost?
Subnautica is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Subnautica?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Subnautica are Subnautica 2, Subnautica: Below Zero, No Man's Sky.
Who developed Subnautica?
Subnautica was developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment.