SnapBuilder - Snap-to-Grid for Subnautica
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #3 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is this?
SnapBuilder is the snap-to-grid mod for Subnautica you've been dreaming of!
Features
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[]Snap-to-grid enabled for all items! (Doesn't apply to rooms as they already snap together)
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]When aiming at a wall or the side of an item, will automatically snap the item into position![]The range for building can be extended and customised! (On the legacy branch this only applies to items, not rooms)
[]All keybinds and parameters can be tweaked in-game with Configuration Manager!
[]Tested compatible with Subnautica 2025 Patch and all Steam beta branches (legacy, march_2023, experimental)!
[]Fully compatible with Decorations Mod!
Thanks so much to Sketchy of Nitrox support for the shout out! Check out SnapBuilder in action below!
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Installation
SnapBuilder is a BepInEx plugin which works on both the legacy branch and the Living Large update! Follow the instructions below to install.
Prerequisites (install these first)
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[]Tobey's BepInEx pack for Subnautica
Highly recommended
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[]BepInEx Tweaks - Without this, SnapBuilder and many other BepInEx plugins will be disabled whenever you back out to the main menu and will not work again until you restart the game.
[]Configuration Manager - Allows you to configure your settings for this and many other BepInEx plugins in-game.
Installing SnapBuilder
Automatic (Windows only)
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[]Get Vortex Mod Manager
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]Click the Vortex button at the top of this page to install-
[]Click the Manual button at the top of this page to download
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]Extract the contents of the archive into the \BepInEx folderDefault controls
The following controls are entirely configurable in-game with Configuration Manager. Simply press F5 to open the configuration window.
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[]Click the Manual button at the top of this page to download
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[]Tobey's BepInEx pack for Subnautica
SnapBuilder is a gameplay mod for Subnautica that adds snap-to-grid functionality, making base building more precise and organized. With 6,604 endorsements and 318,033 downloads, it's a popular tool for players who want cleaner, more structured underwater bases.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (6,604 endorsements) — this is a must-have for builders
- Over 318k downloads — clearly a staple for Subnautica modding
- Last updated May 2023 — still recent enough for most current versions
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit compatibility notes — might conflict with other building mods if you stack them
For Subnautica players who love base building but hate misaligned corridors and messy layouts. If you're a perfectionist who wants clean, symmetrical structures, this is your mod. Skip if you prefer organic, freeform building or don't care about grid precision.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex to install SnapBuilder — it'll handle the file placement for you
- After installing, test the snap feature in a creative save before starting a serious playthrough
- Check the mod's comments section on Nexus for user-reported compatibility with other building mods
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- toebeann
- Version
- 2.4
- Downloads
- 318,033
- Endorsements
- 6,604
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/10/2020
- Updated
- 5/29/2023
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