Minimum:
Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista SP2 ou plus récent 64-bit Processeur : Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4600 ou équivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista SP2 or plus récent 64-bit Processeur : Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz ou équivalent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 550 ti ou équivalent DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 20 GB d'espace disque disponible
Subnautica transforms the ocean into a living laboratory, where every creature and biome feels both alien and familiar. Since its 2018 launch, 97% of the 376,556 Steam reviews rate it favorably. Survival and exploration dominate the conversation, with survival referenced 23 times and exploration 22 times, all in unqualified praise.
What it's about: Descendez dans les profondeurs d'un monde sous-marin étranger plein de merveilles et périls. Concevez des équipements, pilotez des sous-marins, terraformez un terrain voxel, et adaptez-vous à la vie sauvage afin d’explorer le monde, tout en essayant de survivre.
In-game
« If you're new to Subnautica and want a head start, go behind the Aurora when it blows up. You will find lots of cool loot. »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played523587« Thanks Kenny for introducing me to this game. As a proud member of the Council of Bladderfish, I can confirm this game is simply amazing. »👍 anonymous review · 61 h played11443« If you like Tetris and want to try this game, make sure to do some research first, because this game is nothing like Tetris. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played20421« Start game, see fish, fish big, fish scary, fish bite, exit game 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 98 h played10211« it feels so peacefull but then a leviathan comes out of some devils ass crack and makes me ♥♥♥♥ myself. one of the best games i have ever played »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played311« Subnautica starts as a chill ocean vacation and quickly turns into “what was that noise and why is it getting closer? You go in feeling like a brave explorer and come out afraid of swimming in bathtubs. 10/10, would panic again. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played11
« J'vais pas mentir c'est a chier en vrai. Un peu mieux avec l'amis Skitalexandre Legendre Moine mais pas fameux. »👎 anonymous review · 38 h played« Acheté en solde à 8€. Il n'en vaut pas plus. Les bugs auront eu raison de moi, bien plus que la peur d'explorer les grands fonds. Très dommage, il y avait du potentiel. »👎 anonymous review · 13 h played« Surcoté Un jeu d'exploration où tu ne peux pas utiliser de map pour profiter du jeu. Le but de l'exploration c'est de notifier l'espace, même dans un labyrinthe tu notes le chemin parcouru. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« most boring overrated trash game ever tbh, its ehhh »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« Absolutely phenomenal, I've never had such an immersive experience in any other game. »👍 anonymous review · 38 h played3
In players' words
« If you're new to Subnautica and want a head start, go behind the Aurora when it blows up. You will find lots of cool loot. »👍 anonymous review · 55 h played523587« J'vais pas mentir c'est a chier en vrai. Un peu mieux avec l'amis Skitalexandre Legendre Moine mais pas fameux. »👎 anonymous review · 38 h played« Thanks Kenny for introducing me to this game. As a proud member of the Council of Bladderfish, I can confirm this game is simply amazing. »👍 anonymous review · 61 h played11443« Acheté en solde à 8€. Il n'en vaut pas plus. Les bugs auront eu raison de moi, bien plus que la peur d'explorer les grands fonds. Très dommage, il y avait du potentiel. »👎 anonymous review · 13 h played« If you like Tetris and want to try this game, make sure to do some research first, because this game is nothing like Tetris. »👍 anonymous review · 8 h played20421« Surcoté Un jeu d'exploration où tu ne peux pas utiliser de map pour profiter du jeu. Le but de l'exploration c'est de notifier l'espace, même dans un labyrinthe tu notes le chemin parcouru. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Start game, see fish, fish big, fish scary, fish bite, exit game 10/10 »👍 anonymous review · 98 h played10211« most boring overrated trash game ever tbh, its ehhh »👎 anonymous review · 10 h played« it feels so peacefull but then a leviathan comes out of some devils ass crack and makes me ♥♥♥♥ myself. one of the best games i have ever played »👍 anonymous review · 15 h played311« Absolutely phenomenal, I've never had such an immersive experience in any other game. »👍 anonymous review · 38 h played3« Subnautica starts as a chill ocean vacation and quickly turns into “what was that noise and why is it getting closer? You go in feeling like a brave explorer and come out afraid of swimming in bathtubs. 10/10, would panic again. »👍 anonymous review · 13 h played11
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=108
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=41
Graphics / art
90 % pos · n=21
Content / longevity
47 % pos · n=15
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=5
Performance
75 % pos · n=4
Stability / bugs
25 % pos · n=4
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
108
98
5
5
Story / writing
41
41
0
0
Graphics / art
21
19
1
1
Content / longevity
15
7
4
4
Audio / music
5
5
0
0
Performance
4
3
0
1
Stability / bugs
4
1
1
2
Value for money
3
2
0
1
Interface / UX
2
1
0
1
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 32 h on median; those who dislike it: 13 h.
<2h
70 % (n=10)
2-10h
95 % (n=64)
10-25h
97 % (n=130)
>25h
98 % (n=286)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 16, 2014 · All-time low: €7.49 (Aug 13, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
11,9 %Moderate
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 17 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 32,3 % of players.
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Survival and exploration are the twin pillars of praise: 98 positive mentions out of 108 for gameplay, 23 direct shout‑outs to survival alone.
The story anchors everything, untouched by criticism: 41 players mentioned it, and every mention was positive.
Visuals pull players under repeatedly: 19 out of 21 mentions of the graphics are glowing, with only one dissenting voice.
Playtime becomes worship—98% still love it after 25 hours: 280 out of 286 in the highest bucket remain positive.
Weaknesses
Bugs surface occasionally, but rarely derail the dive: 2 negative mentions out of Austral 4 total, with only one mixed report.
Content variety sparks the smallest spark of debate: 4 negative mentions out of 15 total, balanced by 7 positive and 4 mixed.
UI frustrations flicker in the margins: half of modalidad two total mentions are negative, though the sample्मी is tiny.
Who is it for?
Anyone craving an open‑world survival adventure that marries terror with tranquility will be spellbound. Fans of atmospheric storytelling with no hand‑holding will find their sanctuary beneath the waves.
Is Subnautica worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 376,556 Steam reviews are positive (player score 97/100). Most-praised strength: Survival and exploration are the twin pillars of praise. Current price: 29,99€.
Verdict
Subnautica isn’t just another deep‑sea jaunt—it’s a 97% overwhelmingly positive masterclass in immersion. The few who stumble trip on bugs or content scope, but the vast majority emerge transformed, ready to dive back in.
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