SPSTEAMPULSELIVE ANALYTICS
Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero overview

Unknown Worlds Entertainment | May 13, 2021 | game

Released

393players observed · 22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC

AdventureIndieOpen World Survival CraftSurvivalUnderwaterSteam Store

  • Latest observed players393 · 22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak42,057
  • Units sold (VGI)3,200,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$56,600,000
  • Review score90% positive

Subnautica: Below Zero dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players393 · 22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak42,057
  • Units sold (VGI)3,200,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$56,600,000
  • Review score90% positive
  • Total reviews103,944
  • Release dateMay 13, 2021
  • DeveloperUnknown Worlds Entertainment
  • PublisherUnknown Worlds Entertainment

Genres: Adventure, Indie

Company pages: Developer: Unknown Worlds EntertainmentPublisher: Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Top Steam chartsTop 100 gamesGame directorySteam Store page

Game overview

Overview

Subnautica: Below Zero comes from Unknown Worlds Entertainment and is published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. It arrived on Steam on May 13, 2021, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, DualShock Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Subnautica: Below Zero's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 393 players at 22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC, with a tracked peak near 42,057. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 90% positive across 103,944 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Subnautica: Below Zero is available in 19 languages including:

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapaneseKoreanPortuguese - BrazilSpanish - Latin AmericaRussianSimplified ChineseTurkishUkrainianCzechFinnishHungarianPolishTraditional ChineseSlovak languages with full audio support

6 regional rating boards including esrb, oflc, cero, dejus, and steam germany

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedIntel Core i3 4XXX series / AMD Ryzen 3 2.6ghz+8 GB RAMIntel HD 530 or better15 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedWindows 10 64-bitIntel Core i5 4XXX series/ AMD Ryzen 5 @ 3Ghz +8 GB RAMNvidia 1050 Ti / AMD Radeon 570, 4GB VRAM15 GB available space
macOSMinimumOS X 10.11 El CapitanIntel Core i58 GB RAMIntel Iris Pro 650 or better15 GB available space
macOSRecommendedOS X 10.13 High SierraIntel Core i7, 4 cores8 GB RAMAMD Radeon R9 M395 or better15 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Subnautica: Below Zero has sold up to 3,200,000 units and has 99,416 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $56,600,000. On Twitch, 5 streamers are live with around 5 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Subnautica: Below Zero overview details

Subnautica: Below Zero combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Below Zero is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean world. It is the next chapter in the Subnautica universe and is developed by Unknown Worlds. Return to planet 4546B Submerge yourself in an all-new, sub-zero expedition in an arctic region of Planet 4546B. Arriving with little more than your wits and some survival equipment, you set out to investigate what happened to your sister... Uncover the truth Alterra left in a hurry after a mysterious incident. Abandoned research stations dot the region. What happened to the scientists who lived and worked here? Logs, items, and databanks scattered among the debris paint a new picture of the incident. With limited resources, you must improvise to survive on your own. Discover uncharted biomes Swim beneath the blue-lit, arching expanses of Twisty Bridges. Become mesmerized by the glittering, mammoth crystals of the Crystal Caverns. Clamber up snow covered peaks and venture into the icy caves of Glacial Basin. Maneuver between erupting Thermal Vents to discover ancient alien artifacts. Below Zero presents entirely new environments for you to survive, study, and explore. Construct habitats and vehicles Survive the harsh climate by constructing extensive habitats, scavenging for resources, and crafting equipment. Blast across the snowy tundra on a Snowfox hoverbike. Cruise through enchanting and perilous biomes in your modular Seatruck. Research alien lifeforms Something undiscovered lurks around every corner. Swim through the giant Titan Holefish, encounter the haunting Shadow Leviathan, and visit the adorable Pengwings.…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Subnautica: Below Zero is listed as a game with $7.49 (75% off from $29.99). It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, DualShock Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing, and is associated with Adventure and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 393 players at 22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC, a tracked peak of 42,057, and 90% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameSubnautica: Below Zero
Steam App ID848450
Typegame
Release dateMay 13, 2021
DeveloperUnknown Worlds Entertainment
PublisherUnknown Worlds Entertainment
Price$7.49 (75% off from $29.99)
PlatformsWindows and macOS
GenresAdventure, Indie
CategoriesSingle-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, DualShock Controller Support, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Czech, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Slovak * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players393 · 22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak42,057
Positive reviews93,784
Negative reviews10,160
Total reviews103,944
Positive percent90%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations99,416
Average playtime2,819 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateMay 13, 2021
Official Steam feed update (UTC)19 May 2026 - 09:00:00 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Drop in the OceanNo description
Like Riding a BikeNo description
Truckin'No description
Jukebox HeroNo description
Dressed For The WeatherNo description
Spy PenglingNo description
Necessary RepairsNo description
XenobiologyNo description
Finding the CureNo description
Another SurvivorNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support emailNot available
Support URLSupport page
Legal notice© 2021 Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc. SUBNAUTICA, BELOW ZERO and UNKNOWNWORLDS and the logos and designs associated therewith are trademarks of Unknown Worlds Entertainment, Inc. The SUBNAUTICA, BELOW ZERO and UNKNOWNWORLDS trademarks are Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other jurisdictions. All Rights Reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/848450
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/848450/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/848450
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Subnautica: Below Zero

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Subnautica: Below Zero?

Subnautica: Below Zero's latest SteamPulse observation records 393 players at 22 September 2026 - 00:43:45 UTC, with a tracked peak of 42,057 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 47 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Subnautica: Below Zero growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 598 players; the highest observed daily value is 1,239 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Subnautica: Below Zero?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (32.6%), Germany (8.1%), Australia (4.7%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (29%), Germany (7.4%), United Kingdom (4.5%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (38.4%), Germany (7.8%), United Kingdom (4.4%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (26.4%), Germany (7.1%), China (6.4%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Subnautica: Below Zero?

Subnautica: Below Zero currently sits at 90% positive across 103,944 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 93,784 positive reviews and 10,160 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Subnautica: Below Zero have?

Subnautica: Below Zero currently has about 241.4K tracked Steam followers as of 21 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 5 live viewers across 5 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Subnautica: Below Zero?

Subnautica: Below Zero is currently listed at $7.49 on Steam. That is 75% below the usual price of $29.99. Steam recommendations currently stand near 99,416, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

90% positive, 93,784 positive, 10,160 negative

Price and discount

$7.49 (75% off from $29.99)

Platforms

Windows, Mac

Categories

Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, DualShock Controller Support, Steam Cloud

Achievements

13

Platform releases
  • Steam 30 January 2019
  • Xbox 14 May 2021
  • PlayStation 14 May 2021

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Subnautica Deep OceanBundle #10076 - 10% off$40.47Subnautica: Below Zero Sub-Sonic EditionBundle #21468 - 10% off$8.98
Subnautica: Below Zero Original SoundtrackComplete, original soundtrack for Subnautica: Below Zero by composer Ben Pruntymusic #1619010$9.99
Subnautica: Below ZeroBuy Subnautica: Below Zero #265866$29.99Subnautica: Below Zero - Commercial LicenseBuy Subnautica: Below Zero #594137$29.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

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 requirements

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

Live Twitch streams

StreamerTitleViewersLanguage
McGillacutty13Im Scared Here We Go Again | Subnautica Below Zero2en
Pomatides1Es Hora de explorar la viene y arman a Al-la #5 | YT Pomatides111es
JohnStellarumIt's FREEZING out here! 🌠🌟🌠 !lurk !unlurk !social !discord !song !steam !throne !treat 🌠🌟🌠1en
tennoparasempreSem pressa, sem pânico: só construindo e descobrindo coisas 🛠️🐠 Modo turista em Planet 4546B! 🧊📸1pt
GareTecGamingCracking THE ICE!!0en

Interactive charts, reviews, news, prices, and comparison tools load in the full SteamPulse app.