Adventure

Subnautica: Below Zero

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.0

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 14, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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PCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

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About this game

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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Underwater exploration reveals new habitats and deeper areas.
Varied underwater environments create a mysterious atmosphere.
Resource gathering and crafting support progression into dangerous areas.
More prominent story provides structured objectives and character interactions.
Flexible base building offers a long-term activity.

Cons

Smaller and shorter than the original Subnautica.
Talkative protagonist and divisive character writing.
Above-ground sections introduce awkward traversal and navigation.
Brighter presentation and smaller spaces reduce isolation.

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Adventure

Subnautica: Below Zero

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

4.0

Users · RAWG

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateMay 14, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

AdventureIndie

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Show all 7 versions ▾

PCmacOSPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series S/XNintendo Switch

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Underwater exploration reveals new habitats and deeper areas.
Varied underwater environments create a mysterious atmosphere.
Resource gathering and crafting support progression into dangerous areas.
More prominent story provides structured objectives and character interactions.
Flexible base building offers a long-term activity.

Cons

Smaller and shorter than the original Subnautica.
Talkative protagonist and divisive character writing.
Above-ground sections introduce awkward traversal and navigation.
Brighter presentation and smaller spaces reduce isolation.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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Key difference: a side view rather than a first-person view
In this game: construct machines

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Build structures; Survival horror
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Why it matches

Explore seas or underwater environments; Survival-focused play; Build structures and craft equipment
A shared horror tone is not established

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