# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Subnautica](https://imho.run/games/264710/subnautica) — Shares base building with Subnautica 2. 177,256 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/264710/)
2. [Subnautica: Below Zero](https://imho.run/games/848450/subnautica-below-zero) — Also Underwater and Survival Horror, like Subnautica 2. 53,433 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/)
3. [No Man's Sky](https://imho.run/games/275850/no-man-s-sky) — Shares base building and exploration with Subnautica 2. 180,011 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/275850/)
4. [Grounded](https://imho.run/games/962130/grounded) — Shares co op multiplayer and base building with Subnautica 2. 40,087 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/962130/)
5. [Valheim](https://imho.run/games/892970/valheim) — Shares base building and crafting with Subnautica 2. 558,366 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/892970/)
6. [Raft](https://imho.run/games/648800/raft) — Also Underwater, like Subnautica 2. 127,970 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/648800/)
7. [Satisfactory](https://imho.run/games/526870/satisfactory) — A frequent pick in Subnautica 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 132,199 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/526870/)
8. [Barotrauma](https://imho.run/games/602960/barotrauma) — A frequent pick in Subnautica 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 27,564 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/602960/)
9. [Starbound](https://imho.run/games/211820/starbound) — A frequent pick in Subnautica 2 players' libraries, and another RPG. 51,728 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/211820/)
10. [Breathedge](https://imho.run/games/738520/breathedge) — Shares base building with Subnautica 2. 5,309 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/738520/)
11. [ARK: Survival Ascended](https://imho.run/games/2399830/ark-survival-ascended) — Shares survival mode and vehicle customization with Subnautica 2. 53,496 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2399830/)
12. [Nuclear Nightmare](https://imho.run/games/2909110/nuclear-nightmare) — Shares survival mode and co op multiplayer with Subnautica 2. 8,674 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909110/)
13. [Don't Starve Together](https://imho.run/games/322330/don-t-starve-together) — Also Survival Horror, like Subnautica 2. 80,691 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322330/)
14. [Windrose](https://imho.run/games/3041230/windrose) — Shares survival mode and base building with Subnautica 2. 19,600 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3041230/)
15. [Stranded Deep](https://imho.run/games/313120/stranded-deep) — A frequent pick in Subnautica 2 players' libraries, and another Indie. 23,284 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/313120/)
16. [Murky Divers](https://imho.run/games/2963880/murky-divers) — Shares co op multiplayer and resource gathering with Subnautica 2. 2,182 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2963880/)
17. [The Forest](https://imho.run/games/242760/the-forest) — Shares co op multiplayer and base building with Subnautica 2. 175,474 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242760/)
18. [Sons Of The Forest](https://imho.run/games/1326470/sons-of-the-forest) — Also Survival Horror, like Subnautica 2. 113,459 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1326470/)
19. [Astrometica](https://imho.run/games/2353250/astrometica) — Shares base building and resource gathering with Subnautica 2. 1,492 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2353250/)
20. [Sunkenland](https://imho.run/games/2080690/sunkenland) — Shares base building with Subnautica 2. 8,775 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2080690/)
21. [DIVE or DIE - Children of Rain](https://imho.run/games/3590290/dive-or-die-children-of-rain) — Shares base building and crafting with Subnautica 2. 509 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3590290/)
22. [MIMESIS](https://imho.run/games/2827200/mimesis) — Shares environmental storytelling with Subnautica 2. 1,794 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2827200/)
23. [The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™](https://imho.run/games/2933130/the-lord-of-the-rings-return-to-moria) — Shares survival mode and co op multiplayer with Subnautica 2. 6,485 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2933130/)
24. [SOMA](https://imho.run/games/282140/soma) — Shares exploration with Subnautica 2. 23,563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/282140/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1962700&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1962700&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1962700&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1962700
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1962700
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Subnautica 2

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1962700
- **Developer:** Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- **Publisher:** Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure, Early Access
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Cloud, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Full controller support, Online Co-op, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime, Co-op
- **Released:** May 14, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1962700/subnautica-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1962700&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1962700/)
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