How many people are playing Subnautica?

Subnautica has 1,422 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 2,986 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.

Is Subnautica on Steam?

Yes. Subnautica is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.

Is Subnautica free to play?

No. Subnautica costs $29.99 on Steam.

Is Subnautica still popular?

Subnautica is growing. Over the past 30 days its player count is up 12%.

When did Subnautica release?

Subnautica was first released on January 23, 2018.

Subnautica

Jan 23, 2018AdventureIndieXbox Series X|S PlayStation 4 Nintendo Switch 2AndroidPC (Microsoft Windows)

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Subnauticaplayer count & live stats

Subnautica has 1,422 players in-game on Steam right now and peaked at 2,986 in the last 24 hours. Counts update hourly — last checked 56 minutes ago.

GrowingIts player count is up 12% over the last 30 days.

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Android +8
Price: $29.99
First released: Jan 23, 2018

Subnautica player count

Subnautica has 1,422 players in-game on Steam right now — down 7% from 24 hours ago. Its 24-hour peak was 2,986 concurrent players. Updated hourly.

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Steam concurrent players

Watching on Twitch

325

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2,986 24-hour peak

4,112 7-day peak

5,371 30-day peak

51,058 all-time peak

7-day daily average players

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Live stats last updated 56 minutes ago.

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Subnautica monthly peaks

Highest concurrent players recorded each month, most recent first.

Peak players reached 51,058 in May 2026 and has since fallen 88%, to 6,166 in September.

Month	Peak players	Peak viewers	Share of peak
October 2026so far	5,371	855	11%
September 2026	6,166	1,900	12%
August 2026	3,980	2,233	8%
July 2026	9,216	1,503	18%
June 2026	19,324	4,318	38%
May 2026	51,058	19,681	100%

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Subnautica — frequently asked questions

How many people are playing Subnautica?: Subnautica has 1,422 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 2,986 concurrent players in the last 24 hours. The live count updates hourly.
Is Subnautica on Steam?: Yes. Subnautica is on Steam, and its live concurrent player count is tracked on this page and updated hourly.
What platforms is Subnautica on?: Subnautica is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, SteamVR, PlayStation 5, Mac, Oculus Rift, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch.
Is Subnautica free to play?: No. Subnautica costs $29.99 on Steam.
Is Subnautica still popular?: Subnautica is growing. Over the past 30 days its player count is up 12%.
When did Subnautica release?: Subnautica was first released on January 23, 2018.

About Subnautica

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more, all while trying to survive.

Summary via IGDB.

Subnautica on Wikipedia

Subnautica is a 2018 action-adventure survival game developed and published by Unknown Worlds Entertainment. The player controls Ryley Robinson, a survivor of a spaceship crash on an alien oceanic planet, which they are free to explore. The main objectives are to find essential resources, survive the local flora and fauna, and find a way to escape the planet.

Source: Wikipedia (text under CC BY-SA 4.0).

Game details

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S (s), PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, SteamVR, PlayStation 5, Mac, Oculus Rift, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Unknown Worlds
Publisher: Gearbox Publishing
ESRB rating: E10+
Game modes: Single player
Themes: Science fiction, Survival, Open world
Official site: Visit

Details via IGDB.

Reception

Steam reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive

382,100 reviews · 97% positive

Metacritic

87/100

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IGDB rating

83/100

from 593 ratings

Every version compared

Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release

Also released on: Xbox Series X|S · PlayStation 4 · Nintendo Switch 2 · Android · PC (Microsoft Windows) · iOS · SteamVR · PlayStation 5 · Mac · Oculus Rift · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.