Subnautica is playable on 6 cloud gaming services, including Xbox Cloud, GeForce Now, and Boosteroid. The game itself is free to play. Stream it via a linked store account or install it on a full cloud computer. Compare all options below to play on PC, Mac, Android, iOS, and more via browser or app.
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Description: 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 coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more – all while trying to survive.
Yes, Subnautica is available on cloud gaming via BYOG on Boosteroid, GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud or on Cloud PCs like Shadow, airgpu and CloudDeck.
BYOG ("Bring Your Own Game") means you access the game through a supported store or launcher account linked to the service. Since Subnautica is free-to-play, no game purchase is required.
Alternatively, Cloud PC services let you install and play it in the cloud just like on a regular PC.
Which cloud gaming services support Subnautica?
Subnautica is supported on 6 cloud gaming services. These are the plans where it is available:
Shadow: Any Plan
airgpu: Any Plan
CloudDeck: Any Plan
Boosteroid: Any Plan
GeForce Now: Any Plan
Xbox Cloud: Any Plan
Availability may change over time as providers update their catalogs.
Do I need to buy Subnautica for cloud gaming?
No, you do not need to buy Subnautica for cloud gaming because it is a free-to-play game.
On BYOG services, you may need to add it to a supported store library to link it to your account. On Cloud PC platforms, you have to install it yourself. Either way, no game purchase is necessary.
Can you play Subnautica in your browser?
Yes, you can play Subnautica in your browser via cloud gaming on services such as Shadow, Boosteroid, GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud.
These platforms let you launch the game directly from a web browser without installing anything on your device.
The other available services, airgpu and CloudDeck, do not support browser play and require an app.
On which devices is Subnautica available via cloud gaming?
Subnautica is available via cloud gaming on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS, smart TVs, handhelds, and many other devices.
This works through browser-compatible services like Shadow, Boosteroid, GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud, where you start the game directly in the browser. Most providers also offer native apps across a wide range of devices.
airgpu and CloudDeck do not offer direct browser streaming or their own app. Instead, you use remote desktop apps such as Parsec or Moonlight to play on devices that support these apps.
Can you play Subnautica for free on cloud gaming?
Yes, you can play Subnautica for free on cloud gaming through the GeForce Now free tier.
Since the game is free-to-play, no purchase is required, but you may need to add it to a supported store library and link it to your GeForce Now account.
Is multiplayer for Subnautica supported on cloud gaming?
Yes, multiplayer for Subnautica is supported on cloud gaming.
Once you launch it through a supported cloud gaming service, you can play online just like on a regular PC or console.
