Subside

VR diving simulation built around swimming and exploring shallow waters

A2D Software · Released Sep 17, 2024

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive; 96% of 539
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 3; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 3 months ago; Jul 27, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1080; 8 GB RAM · 10 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Subside?

Subside is a single-player VR simulation set in shallow underwater environments. You swim and dive through several areas, observing and interacting with aquatic animals.

For you if...

+you prefer a calm pace with minimal pressure
+you enjoy finding collectibles to unlock equipment and locations

Not for you if...

−you want to dive and explore with friends

What players say

96% of 539 reviews are positive

Players praise the underwater visuals, sound design, natural wildlife movement, and swimming controls. Some describe the gameplay as basic.

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Subside system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1080, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Processor: Core i5-7500 / Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics: GeForce GTX 1080 / Radeon RX 6800S
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 10 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Subside have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Subside run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 40
Steam features: Family Sharing, VR
Languages: Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese.

Does Subside use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam