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Sub-Optimal on Windows Pc

Developed By: DrFC

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: March 17, 2025

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 1.0
Size 1 MB
Release Date March 17, 25
Category Puzzle Games

What's New:
Version 1.0 – Initial release - 27 challenging puzzle levels - Unique movement mechanics based on health - Various obstacles & power-ups [see more]

Description from Developer:
Sub-Optimal is a unique puzzle game where movement is both your greatest asset and your biggest challenge! Navigate your submarine through intricate underwater mazes, but be mindfu... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download Sub-Optimal and play on Windows PC. Sub-Optimal is free Puzzle game, developed by DrFC. Latest version of Sub-Optimal is 1.0, was released on 2025-03-17 (updated on 2025-03-17). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1. Overall rating of Sub-Optimal is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to play Sub-Optimal on Windows?

Instruction on how to play Sub-Optimal on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Sub-Optimal on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play Sub-Optimal using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Sub-Optimal" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play Sub-Optimal on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Sub-Optimal" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.0.

Download Sub-Optimal 1.0 on Windows PC – 1 MB

Sub-Optimal is a unique puzzle game where movement is both your greatest asset and your biggest challenge! Navigate your submarine through intricate underwater mazes, but be mindful—your health determines the distance you travel with each move. Crash into walls strategically to adjust your movement range, manage your limited oxygen, and outsmart the dangers lurking in the depths.

Along the way, you'll encounter helpful and hazardous elements:
🌊 Hearts to restore health, altering your movement pattern.
💨 Oxygen bubbles to replenish your air supply.
🦈 Sharks that attack if you stop in their line of sight.
🌿 Seaweed blocks to stop your movement without damage.
🪨 Breakable rocks that disappear upon impact.

With 27 handcrafted levels, Sub-Optimal challenges you to think ahead, experiment, and find the optimal path to escape before your oxygen runs out!

Are you ready to dive in?
Version 1.0 – Initial release
- 27 challenging puzzle levels
- Unique movement mechanics based on health
- Various obstacles & power-ups