Choose Subnautica
Choose Subnautica if you want an Adventure game with VR Supported. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 177,256 Steam reviews back the pick.
Subnautica vs SYSTEM_REBOOT
Subnautica and SYSTEM_REBOOT both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Subnautica (2018) is 8 years older than SYSTEM_REBOOT (2026). Subnautica is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SYSTEM_REBOOT has no Deck rating yet. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose SYSTEM_REBOOT
Choose SYSTEM_REBOOT if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. SYSTEM_REBOOT launched in 2026.
Both Subnautica and SYSTEM_REBOOT sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Subnautica |  SYSTEM_REBOOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (177,256 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Unknown Worlds Entertainment | Genesis Bloom Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Subnautica (2018) is 8 years older than SYSTEM_REBOOT (2026).
- Subnautica is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SYSTEM_REBOOT has no Deck rating yet.
Subnautica vs SYSTEM_REBOOT — FAQ
- Should I play Subnautica or SYSTEM_REBOOT first?
- If you want chronology, Subnautica (2018) came out before SYSTEM_REBOOT (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Subnautica and SYSTEM_REBOOT similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Subnautica run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Subnautica is rated Deck Verified by Valve. SYSTEM_REBOOT doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.