Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero

AppID: 848450
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Unknown Worlds Entertainment
May 13, 2021

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

3.4M

Total Reviews

98.4K

Net Revenue

$37,229,976

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$103,317,050
Regional Pricing (15%)-$15,497,557
Discounts (25%)-$21,954,873
Est. Refunds (5%)-$3,293,231
Steam Fee (30%)-$18,771,416
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$6,569,996
Net Revenue (Est.)$37,229,976

Revenue estimates use the Boxleiter Method with a confidence score of 95/10. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Subnautica: Below Zero generated?

Since its release, Subnautica: Below Zero is estimated to have generated approximately $103,317,050 in gross revenue on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $37,229,976.

How many copies has Subnautica: Below Zero sold?

We estimate Subnautica: Below Zero has sold approximately 3.4M copies worldwide on Steam as of Aug 26, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $103,317,050 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Subnautica: Below Zero use?

Subnautica: Below Zero was developed using the Unity 2019.4 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Subnautica: Below Zero?

The estimated development cost for Subnautica: Below Zero was around $10 million to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Subnautica: Below Zero?

The development team size for Subnautica: Below Zero varied throughout development:

  • Small core team (approx. 10-15 people) - Early Development (2018)
  • 20-30 developers - Full Production (2019-2021)
  • Core team of ~25 developers with additional support staff - Launch (May 2021)

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
90% Positive 10% Negative

Positive

89.0K

Negative

9.4K

Game Information

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4

Genres

AdventureIndie

Production Cost

Subnautica: Below Zero (2019-2021)

$10 million

Team Size

Early Development (2018)

Small core team (approx. 10-15 people)

Full Production (2019-2021)

20-30 developers

Launch (May 2021)

Core team of ~25 developers with additional support staff

Last updated: Aug 26, 2025