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[Trogdor1123]

I played through Subnautica again the other day and really loved it like the first time but Id like to try something new, but similar.

What other games would you recommend? I looked at a few lists online but I'd love gafs opinion. I loved the base building and exploration of Subnautica.

I'm currently leaning towards doing a fallout 4 run through again as I love the building in that but would love more comments.

 

[Riptastic]

Planet crafter

 

[Rush2112]

No mans sky. I think they even patched it to have underwater exploration.

 

[Trogdor1123]

No mans sky. I think they even patched it to have underwater exploration.

I've heard it is really great, need to grab this. Is the learning curve hard?

 

[Edellus]

No mans sky. I think they even patched it to have underwater exploration.

IMO, exploration in No Man's Sky is not meaningful in the same way Subnautica is. But base building is pretty neat, I agree. Also, if you're into having the shiniest tech and upgrading that tech, No Man's Sky is your game.

As far as exploration goes, if you haven't played Outer Wilds yet, you're in for a treat. No base building and not tech upgrading, but man the exploration is unbeatable.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

The Forest and Sons of the Forest are really cool. The nights in those games give the creepy, vulnerable vibes that Subnautica does. Survival crafting with more combat than Subnautica.

 

[Dr.Morris79]

There is nothing as good as Subnautica. Nothing. I've tried everything.

If you need a game that has a similar eerie 'under the sea' feel but no base building try Soma, there's nothing like that either, one of the best Sci Fi games in years.

 

[The Infectious Paradox]

If you want a good survival game, then Bellwright is excellent. The raft would be up your alley too.

 

[nemiroff]

Do not listen to those who suggest No Man's Sky, there's not much similar about them except perhaps aesthetically. Play NMS, try it out, but do not go in expecting a Subnautica-feel.

In the end of the day, Subnautica is its own thing. There's not really any similar game out there - IMO

 

[KiteGr]

If you want survival, there are plenty. The Forest and Sons of the forest are very similar, thought they are also violent and scary.

Don't go with Subnautica Below zero as it's bad. Their writer left them midway and it shows in its bad story full of holes, plus they emphasize land walking (which was the worse part), cramped environments and worse designs in general.

If you liked being dropped in a vast open dangerous world with mystery solving aspect, the best out there is is Outer Wilds.

It's one of the best games I ever played, and made me look into saubnautica to fill the gap it left. It doesn't have base building and your many deaths are part of the story, but it nails the exploration and the mystery you solve in one of the best in gaming.
Be ware of spoilers, as it's a very information driven game, and once you know all the answers you can finish it in 5 minutes, so it's very sensitive to spoilers.

 

[T-Cake]

I really enjoyed Dysmantle if you like the find resources and craft aspect part of Subnautica.

 

[Trogdor1123]

Bought Subnautica again on pc as hear the modes can really do some awesome stuff. Any recommendations?

 

[Ishma3L]

 

[Buggy Loop]

Abiotic factor

Half life with an insane map full of shortcuts (one of the best map designed I have ever seen) with base building and super cool items.

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

Astroneer is not underwater, but it's absolutely charming and the base building possibilities are magnificent.

 

[DirtInUrEye]

Grounded is amazing.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

If you like the sense of exploration and wonder in Subnautica, grab...

 

[Cakeboxer]

Grounded is amazing.

True and it even has an underwater part.