Choose UBOAT
Choose UBOAT if you want a Strategy, Simulation, and RPG experience. 11,318 Steam reviews back the pick.
UBOAT vs Subnautic Raider
UBOAT and Subnautic Raider both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. UBOAT (2024) is 2 years older than Subnautic Raider (2026). UBOAT is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Subnautic Raider 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 Subnautic Raider
Choose Subnautic Raider if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. Subnautic Raider launched in 2026.
Both UBOAT and Subnautic Raider sit in Action and 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
 UBOAT |  Subnautic Raider | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.2% positive (11,318 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Deep Water Studio | Vandhall |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- UBOAT (2024) is 2 years older than Subnautic Raider (2026).
- UBOAT is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Subnautic Raider has no Deck rating yet.
UBOAT vs Subnautic Raider — FAQ
- Should I play UBOAT or Subnautic Raider first?
- If you want chronology, UBOAT (2024) came out before Subnautic Raider (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 UBOAT and Subnautic Raider similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.