Games Like Subnautica Similar Exploration Games like Subnautica

Subnautica is described as 'Open world underwater adventure game where you're thrust into an alien world submersed underwater. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - All while trying to survive' and is a exploration game in the games category. There are seven games similar to Subnautica for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Steam, Meta Quest, Linux and Android apps. The best Subnautica alternative is Outer Wilds. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try OutFly or Scuba Dive Simulator:Zenobia. Other Subnautica like games are ABZU, Ecco the Dolphin, Ocean Rift and World of Diving.

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Subnautica is an open world underwater adventure game where you're thrust into an alien world submersed underwater....

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Subnautica alternatives page was last updated Dec 16, 2024
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    Outer Wilds

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    An action-adventure video game that follows the player character as they explore a planetary system stuck in a 22-minute time loop that resets after the sun goes supernova and destroys the system.

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    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Playstation
    • Epic Games Store
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    Properties

    1.  Atmospheric

    Features

    1.   Game Series
    2.  Achievements Supported
    3.  Single player
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Moddable
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Sci-fi
    8.  First person view

    Outer Wilds VS Subnautica

     

    • Outer Wilds is the most popular Windows alternative to Subnautica.

    • Outer Wilds is the most popular commercial alternative to Subnautica.

    • Outer Wilds is Paid and ProprietarySubnautica is also Paid and Proprietary
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    OutFly

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    OutFly is an atmospheric, open world, realistic 3D space game that throws you into the Rings of Jupiter with a self-sufficient sportswear space suit that will take you anywhere.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    OutFly screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Atmospheric

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Single player

    OutFly VS Subnautica

     

    • OutFly is the most popular Linux alternative to Subnautica.

    • OutFly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Subnautica.

    • OutFly is Free and Open SourceSubnautica is Paid and Proprietary
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    ABZU

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    Discover a lush hidden world as you descend into the heart of the ocean, where ancient secrets lie forgotten and encounters with majestic creatures await. From the art director of Journey®, ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater adventure that evokes the dream of diving.

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    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    ABZU screenshot 1

    ABZU VS Subnautica

     
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    Ecco the Dolphin

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    The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying! Until one day, all of that changed. A freak whirlpool of air and water tore the life from...

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Ecco the Dolphin screenshot 1

    Ecco the Dolphin Features

    1.  Single player

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    Scuba Dive Simulator:Zenobia

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    Experience the world of Larnaka, Cyprus undersea, the location of the famous Zenobia ship wreck. Take a virtual dive through the wreck, exploring the stunning underwater environment in 3D on your mobile device.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Scuba Dive Simulator:Zenobia screenshot 1

    Scuba Dive Simulator:Zenobia Features

    1.  Exploration

    Scuba Dive Simulator:Zenobia VS Subnautica

     

    • Scuba Dive Simulator:Zenobia is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Subnautica.

    • Scuba Dive Simulator:Zenobia is Freemium and ProprietarySubnautica is Paid and Proprietary
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    Ocean Rift

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    Ocean Rift is a virtual reality adventure where you explore an open world undersea. Swim with dolphins, turtles, rays, whales and even extinct reptiles as you traverse the vivid depths.

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Oculus Rift
    Ocean Rift screenshot 1

    Ocean Rift Features

    1.  Meta Quest Support
    2.  Exploration

    Ocean Rift VS Subnautica

     
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    World of Diving

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    World of Diving is the VR-enabled diving game that lets you explore life undersea with others online.

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    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
    World of Diving screenshot 1

    World of Diving Features

    1.  Meta Quest Support
    2.  Virtual Reality

    World of Diving VS Subnautica

     

    • World of Diving is the most popular Mac alternative to Subnautica.

    • World of Diving is Paid and ProprietarySubnautica is also Paid and Proprietary
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