Subnautica (2018)
- Developer
- Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 376,428 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 36 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
You explore a vast, alien ocean, balancing wonder and vulnerability as you scavenge and craft to survive deep-sea dangers.
atmospherictenseexplorativesurvivalawe-inspiringisolatedcrafting-heavyunderwater
What players say
Players describe this as a rare mix of survival and horror that hooks them for dozens of hours. The sense of isolation and fear of the unknown is constant, especially when diving deeper. Many praise the base building and progression, but note the lack of a map can be frustrating. Reviews also mention persistent bugs, including a missing autosave that can erase progress.
Screenshots
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