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Subnautica: Below Zero

Subnautica: Below Zero

AppID: 848450

Current Price

$29.99

Estimated Owners

3.4M

Total Reviews

98.4K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$37,229,976

Overview

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

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

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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

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

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 98.4K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 3.4M
Current price (USD) $29.99
Gross Revenue $103,317,050

Deductions Applied

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

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 89.0K (90%)
Negative Reviews 9.4K (10%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 98.4K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 90%

Game Details

Full Name

Subnautica: Below Zero

Steam App ID

848450

Type

Game

Developers

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Publishers

Unknown Worlds Entertainment

Release Date

May 13, 2021

Additional Details

Game Engine

Unity 2019.4

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB e10

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