Minimum specs
30 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- IntelHD 4600
- CPU
- Haswell 2 cores
- RAM
- 4 GB
- VRAM
- 2 GB
Subnautica System Requirements
- 20 GB
- Steam Deck: Verified
- Native Mac version
- Out 1/23/2018
Minimum and recommended from Steam; the 1440p, 4K and 120 FPS targets are VietRPG estimates. Updated 11/14/2026.
Recommended specs
60 FPS · 1080pOfficial- Graphics
- GTX 550 Ti
- CPU
- Haswell 4 cores
- RAM
- 8 GB
- VRAM
- 4 GB
Demand is unknown. If performance falls short, lower shadows and effects first, then texture quality to reduce VRAM use.
How strong a graphics card do you need?
RTX 3060
- Minimum30 FPS · 1080pHD 4600Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 60 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 4K 60 FPSGTX 1630Below an RTX 3060
- 1080p 120 FPSArc A310Below an RTX 3060
- 1440p 120 FPSArc A310Below an RTX 3060
The longer the bar, the stronger the card it needs. The dashed line is an RTX 3060, a popular mid-range card.
Choose your frame rate and resolution
60 FPS · 1080p
OfficialGraphics card
GTX 550 TiCPU
Haswell 4 cores
RAM
8 GB
VRAM
4 GB
Settings
High
High preset targets 60 FPS at 1080p; drop shadows or effects to Medium if frame rate dips.
Full table (6 targets)
| Minimum30 FPS · 1080pOfficial | Recommended60 FPS · 1080pOfficial | 1440p 60 FPS60 FPS · 1440pEstimate | 4K 60 FPS60 FPS · 4KEstimate | 1080p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1080pEstimate | 1440p 120 FPS120 FPS · 1440pEstimate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graphics | IntelHD 4600 | GTX 550 Ti | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIAGTX 1630AMDRX 6400IntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A310 | NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 6500 XTIntelArc A310 |
| CPU | Haswell 2 cores | Haswell 4 cores | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 5 7600XIntelCore i5-13600K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K | AMDRyzen 7 7700XIntelCore i7-13700K |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| VRAM | 2 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Settings | Low | High | High | High | Medium | High |
Storage: 20 GB available space · DirectX: Version 11
Trailer and screenshots
Can popular cards run it?
| Card | 30 FPS1080p | 60 FPS1440p | 120 FPS1080p |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVIDIAGTX 1650 | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ |
| NVIDIAGTX 1660 Super | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AMDRX 6600 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVIDIARTX 3050 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ≈ |
| NVIDIARTX 4060 Laptop | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
✓ runs it≈ almost: lower a setting or two✗ falls short
Which card should you buy?
For 60 FPS · 1440p
NVIDIARTX 3050 6GBAMDRX 7600
Laptops that run Subnautica
- 30 FPS · 1080pNVIDIAMX550AMDRX 6500MIntelUHD 770or better
- 60 FPS · 1440pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
- 120 FPS · 1080pNVIDIARTX 3050 LaptopAMDRX 6500Mor better
Subnautica on Steam Deck
Steam Deck
Valve: Verified
Valve tested it: plays well on Steam Deck, with working controls and readable text.
Subnautica on consoles
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X
Xbox Series S
Nintendo Switch 2
Platforms from IGDB. We hold no measured resolution or frame rate for consoles, so we do not guess them.
Can you play Subnautica on Mac?
Yes: Subnautica has a native macOS version on Steam.
Minimum
OS: OS X 10.9 Mavericks CPU: Intel Haswell 2 cores / 4 threads @ 2.5Ghz or equivalent RAM: 4 GB RAM GPU: Intel HD 4600 or equivalent Storage: 20 GB available space
Recommended
OS: OS X 10.9 Mavericks CPU: Intel Haswell 4 cores / 4 threads @ 3.2Ghz or equivalent RAM: 8 GB RAM GPU: Nvidia GTX 550 Ti or equivalent, 2GB VRAM Storage: 20 GB available space
FAQ
How many GB is Subnautica?
The PC version needs about 20 GB of free space.
What are the minimum requirements for Subnautica?
HD 4600, Haswell 2 cores, 4 GB RAM. That is about 30 FPS at 1080p on low settings.
Can a GTX 1650 run Subnautica?
Yes. The GTX 1650 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 3060 run Subnautica?
Yes. The RTX 3060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
Can a RTX 4060 run Subnautica?
Yes. The RTX 4060 reaches 120 FPS at 1440p.
What laptop can run Subnautica?
For the minimum you need a laptop with UHD 770, MX550, RX 6500M or better.
Can you play Subnautica on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates it Verified: it plays well on Steam Deck.
Is Subnautica on Mac?
Yes. Subnautica has a native macOS version on Steam.
Buy Subnautica
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2 or newer, 64-bit
- VR Support: SteamVR. Keyboard or gamepad required