Subnautica
Developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment · Published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment
At a glance
Overview
An adventure, indie game by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Subnautica.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD 4600 or equivalent - This includes most GPUs scoring greater than 950 points in the 3DMark Fire Strike benchmark
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 20 GB available space
Supported languages (27)
Subnautica FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Subnautica?
Steam classifies Subnautica as a Adventure, Indie game, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. 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.
How much does Subnautica cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Subnautica at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Subnautica single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Subnautica: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Subnautica on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Subnautica for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Subnautica out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 23, 2018.
What platforms is Subnautica on?
Subnautica is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Subnautica single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Subnautica cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does Subnautica have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 17 achievements for Subnautica.
What is Subnautica's Metacritic score?
Subnautica has a Metacritic score of 87/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Subnautica?
Subnautica is developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
Where to get Subnautica
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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