Subnautica: Below Zero is a Adventure game from Unknown Worlds Entertainment with a 89% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Unknown Worlds Entertainment
- Release year
- 2021
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $7.49
- Review signal
- 89% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3 4XXX series / AMD Ryzen 3 2.6ghz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 530 or better DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space
- Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i5 4XXX series/ AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3Ghz + Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 15 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: OS X 10.11 El Capitan Processor: Intel Core i5 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel Iris Pro 650 or better Storage: 15 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: OS X 10.13 High Sierra Processor: Intel Core i7, 4 cores Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: AMD Radeon R9 M395 or better Storage: 15 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Subnautica: Below Zero is worth a closer look if you want nautical, exploration, base building, and strong atmosphere.
Best for players who want nautical, strong atmosphere, exploration, and base building.
nautical
SettingWater, boats, fishing, or sea travel are important to the feel.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
base-building
Play styleBuilding a base, settlement, or colony is part of the loop.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
narrative-mystery
Play styleA useful part of the game is piecing together mystery and story threads.
narrative-adventure
Play styleThe experience is more story-and-place driven than systems-heavy.
Steam review snapshots
Yes the map is small, and you all don't like Land exploration, from a marine biology pov this game is scienticifically accurate…For instance, it expands upon base building and adds many quality of life features that the original game lacked.The ocean is beautiful, amazing, and fun!The variations of fish from 4546B are incredible, and the more story-driven aspect of the game is undeniably the best kind of…Why it fits
Best for players who want nautical exploration, base building, and a story-driven atmosphere. Nautical setting and strong atmosphere Exploration-focused adventure Base building is part of the loop Narrative mystery and story threads
Who might skip it
You want a systems-heavy game You prefer a non-narrative experience You are not interested in exploration or base building