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Metacritic 8010+

Subnautica: Below Zero

Unknown Worlds Entertainment|2021AdventureIndie

LumiScore

69

out of 100

Appropriate for ages 10+ with parental supervision

Up to120min/day

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

54/100

Good

Growth Value

Risk

6/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to describe their discoveries and strategies for survival. Discuss the different alien lifeforms and their adaptations to the environment. You can also talk about the importance of resource management and planning in the game.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Learning Transfer5/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
84
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
10
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
45
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)54/100

What your child develops

Subnautica: Below Zero offers a rich and immersive survival experience that strongly engages cognitive skills. Players will constantly solve problems related to resource management, habitat construction, and navigating a complex alien environment. It fosters strategic and critical thinking as they adapt to new challenges and learn about the world. The game encourages exploration and discovery, rewarding curiosity and persistence.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~10hReviewed May 2026

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About this game

Below Zero is an underwater adventure game set on an alien ocean world. It is a new chapter in the Subnautica universe, and is currently in development by Unknown Worlds.