- Subnautica brings deep-sea survival on an alien world to mobile
- Immerse yourself in a rich storyline, explore the abyss, and even build your own submarine
- A perfect blend of horror and wonder awaits in the ocean’s darkest depths
Few games in the survival-crafting genre have left a mark quite like Subnautica. More than a decade after its early access debut, it remains unmatched in its portrayal of an otherworldly underwater ecosystem. Now, the full experience has arrived on mobile—bringing the mystery, tension, and beauty of the deep directly into your hands. Subnautica is now available for purchase on mobile devices, ready to plunge you into an aquatic adventure like no other.
After the deepspace colony vessel Aurora crashes on the alien planet 4546B, you find yourself stranded on a world almost entirely covered in water. Isolated and alone, your only allies are a resourceful AI and a high-tech fabricator capable of crafting essential survival gear—provided you can scavenge the necessary materials.
Your mission? Survive. The planet teems with life, ranging from harmless schooling fish to terrifying Leviathan-class predators lurking in the unexplored trenches. To stay alive, you’ll need to gather resources, unlock blueprints, and craft everything from basic tools like a survival knife and upgraded flippers to advanced underwater vehicles. Eventually, you can even construct your own submarine, turning the vast ocean into your personal domain.
Gone Fishin’
Subnautica includes the original survival mode, along with freedom and creative modes for a more relaxed gameplay experience. Packed with diverse underwater biomes—from glowing coral reefs to pitch-black abyssal zones—there’s always something new to discover. Uncover hidden tech, craft powerful equipment, and unravel a mysterious narrative that suggests you’re not the first intelligent life to set foot on 4546B.
This is a must-play title, though with its stunning underwater visuals, you’ll want to play it on a high-performance gaming phone to get the most out of the experience. Whether you're diving deep to escape a monstrous shadow in the dark or simply marveling at the serene beauty of an alien reef, Subnautica turns even the longest flight into a journey you won’t notice passing by.
If deep water gives you chills—or if Subnautica has sparked a craving for more survival challenges (and maybe a seafood dinner)—check out our list of the top 10+ best survival games on iOS and Android to truly test your survival instincts.
