Subnautica sales estimate
Subnautica is an adventure game by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, released on Steam on January 23, 2018 at $29.99. It has 344,232 Steam reviews (Overwhelmingly Positive, 97% positive). Markan estimates it has sold between 8.6M and 21M copies on Steam, for $90 million to $215 million in net revenue.
Estimated lifetime sales and revenue
| Low | Medium | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies sold | 8,605,800 | 14,801,976 | 20,653,920 |
| Net revenue (USD) | $89,752,663 | $154,374,580 | $215,406,391 |
Steam doesn't publish sales. These estimates multiply the number of reviews by a factor that depends on the release year (the Boxleiter method). Net revenue is what's left of list price × sales after refunds, regional pricing, discounts, sales tax and Steam's 30% cut, before any publisher's share. Treat them as a ballpark for comparing games, not as reported figures.
Steam facts
| Developer | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Unknown Worlds Entertainment |
| Release date | January 23, 2018 |
| Price | $29.99 (US list price) |
| Reviews | 344,232 · Overwhelmingly Positive · 97% positive |
| Genres | Adventure, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Links | Steam store page · Website |
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.From the Steam store page
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Data from Steam, last updated by Markan on 2026-11-11.
