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Is Subnautica multiplayer? Yes — with Nitrox

Not out of the box — but the Nitrox mod makes it co-op. Subnautica is a sci-fi survival game released in 2018, 97% positive on Steam (313,707 reviews), with 2,719 playing right now. $7.49 on Steam.

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How to play Subnautica with a friend: Nitrox

Open-source co-op; dedicated server, works well for 2–4 divers. Steam lists Subnautica as single-player, so it won't show up in Steam's own "games we both own" view as something you can play together — Ready Up counts it anyway, marked "Via mod", and you can hide mod-only games with one filter if that's not your thing.

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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…

Steam tags: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Horror, Open World, Underwater, Exploration, Crafting, Base-Building

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Quick answers

Is Subnautica co-op?
Not natively. Subnautica ships single-player; the community mod Nitrox adds co-op — Open-source co-op; dedicated server, works well for 2–4 divers.
Does Subnautica have PvP?
Only with the Nitrox mod, which is co-op only.
How many people play Subnautica?
About 2,719 players were in-game when this page was built (2026-09-08).

Ready Up is a free tool: enter two Steam usernames and it lists the multiplayer games you both own, runs a bracket to pick one, and suggests new co-op games that fit how you both play. Ratings, tags and player counts from Steam and SteamSpy; updated 2026-09-08. Powered by Steam — not affiliated with or endorsed by Valve Corporation.