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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  1. Outer Wilds icon
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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.

    4 Outer Wilds alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Playstation
    • Epic Games Store
     
  2. OutFly icon
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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.

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    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. ABZU icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  4. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
     
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Oculus Rift
     
  7. World of Diving is the VR-enabled diving game that lets you explore life undersea with others online.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • OSVR
    • HTC Vive
    • Oculus Experiences
    • Steam
    • Oculus Rift
     
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