Subnautica: Below Zero

Toms GuideDenise Primbet

Subnautica: Below Zero is a solid addition to the survival game genre, delivering a standalone experience that manages to be both cozy and challenging.

Nintendo WireMarcus Ramirez

9/10

Let me get this out of the way first and foremost: I never played the original Subnautica. As an unashamed lover of fish and all things tropical, that’s an

Game RantPam K Ferdinand

9/10

In developing Subnautica: Below Zero, Unknown Worlds heeded the lessons learned from Subnautica and the feedback received from players about both games over the years. Below Zero has taken no steps backward and instead offers an even more polished experience than its predecessor. As for gameplay and story, it’s not necessarily a better game, but it is certainly just as good.

PC GamerRick Lane

86/100

The second-best singleplayer survival game.

Press StartHarry Kalogirou

8.5/10

In a genre that often isn’t for everyone, it’s hard to see who wouldn’t enjoy what Subnautica: Below Zero has to offer. It flourishes an enthralling sense of exploration and progression with a serviceable narrative to boot. It’s not without its flaws, but there’s nothing quite like it besides its predecessor, perfectly encapsulating the curiosity and dread that comes with exploring the deep.

Pure NintendoMorgan Truder

8.5/10

Subnautica: Below Zero is a sequel to Unknown Worlds' incredibly successful Subnautica, released in 2014. Below Zero builds on what came before, not completely

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

8.5/10

When I first heard about Subnautica: Below Zero, I thought it was going to be some kind of DLC for the original game. Which was fine considering it was one of the best titles I played in 2018, not to mention one of the best survival games ever made, period. Later on, people started mentioning this was a sequel, but others were calling it a spin-off… while some other people were saying it was a standalone expansion. What the hell was Subnautica: Below Zero supposed to be then?

Sirus GamingLeif Rey Bornales

8/10

When the issues of a game are rolled and stomped by its greatness, then it’s something to invest on if you have some spare.

GamingBoltShubhankar Parijat

8/10

Subnautica: Below Zero once again delivers an experience with engaging exploration set in a mysterious, beautiful, and haunting underwater world.

GamereactorPatrik Severin

8/10

Depending on what you focus on, the game can take anywhere between 12-40 hours. On the other hand, there is a lot of exploration, base construction and other things that will surely extend the playing time for many. It had few bugs during my time with it and I experienced this as more compliant than its predecessor. If you feel called to take a deep dive into a new underwater adventure this year, this is the best you can get for your money. It is familiar, a little tighter, with interesting land-based elements and a lot of swimming. The story is not the highlight here, although the game wants…

Checkpoint GamingJustin White

7/10

Subnautica: Below Zero is the sequel to 2018’s Subnautica, changing things up by taking place in a frozen tundra and tasking you with exploring the freezing ocean depths to craft, build, and ultimately survive. But does Below Zero bring enough to the table to warrant your time and surveying skills?

Rock Paper ShotgunBrendan Caldwell

Unscored

A frostbitten follow-up to the greatest survival game, with a focus on storytelling that will gratify fans