How many people are playing Subnautica?

Subnautica has 1,816 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 3,666 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 declining. Over the past 30 days its player count is down 29%.

When did Subnautica release?

Subnautica 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 1,816 players in-game on Steam right now and peaked at 3,666 in the last 24 hours. Counts update hourly — last checked 36 minutes ago.

DecliningIts player count is down 29% over the last 30 days.

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

Subnautica player count

Subnautica has 1,816 players in-game on Steam right now — down 17% from 24 hours ago. Its 24-hour peak was 3,666 concurrent players. Updated hourly.

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Watching on Twitch

439

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3,666 24-hour peak

3,666 7-day peak

5,389 30-day peak

51,058 all-time peak

#97 most played on Steam

Steam most-played rank: #97

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Subnautica monthly peaks

Highest concurrent players recorded each month, most recent first.

Month	Peak players	Peak viewers
August 2026	3,980	847
July 2026	9,216	1,503
June 2026	19,324	4,318
May 2026	51,058	19,681

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Subnautica — frequently asked questions

How many people are playing Subnautica?: Subnautica has 1,816 players in-game on Steam right now, and peaked at 3,666 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 declining. Over the past 30 days its player count is down 29%.
When did Subnautica release?: Subnautica 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).