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Once Human
Action
Adventure
RPG
Simulation
Strategy
Free To Play
Multi-player
MMO
PvP
Online PvP
Co-op
Online Co-op
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
In-App Purchases

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a strange, post-apocalyptic future. Unite with friends to fight monstrous enemies, uncover secret plots, compete for resources, and build your own territory. Once, you were merely human. Now, you have the power to remake the world.

Developers: Starry Studio
Publishers: Starry Studio
Release Date: Jul 9, 2024
Price (USD): Free
Current Players: 11k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Mostly Positive(79%)
engaging survival
free-to-play
creative customization
positive community
diverse mechanics
grindy
progression resets
scenarios
endgame content
bugs and glitches
server resets
expensive cosmetics
performance issues
The general sentiment about the game is predominantly positive regarding its unique blend of survival mechanics, free-to-play model, and engaging gameplay. However, players frequently criticize the abundance of bugs, performance issues, and costly cosmetic microtransactions, which they feel detract from the core experience. While the game offers diverse activities through scenarios and progression mechanics, some feel it falls short in terms of permanent content and endgame goals. Players appreciate the community support and the non-pay-to-win aspect, but the frequent server resets and wipe discourage invested play.

Positive Points

  • The game offers an engaging survival experience with a combination of base building, exploration, and unique mechanics.
  • Many players find the crafting, building, and customization options appealing, allowing for creativity and strategic planning.
  • Though free-to-play, the game has been praised for not being pay-to-win, with microtransactions largely limited to cosmetics.
  • The positive community often helps new players get settled and understand complex systems.

    • Negative Points

  • Numerous complaints about bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as FPS drops and optimization for various systems including Linux.
  • Server resets and wipes frequently erase player progress, which can be frustrating for those who invest significant time in building and progression.
  • Criticism of expensive and frequent cosmetic microtransactions interrupts immersion with what some players describe as a barbie-like aesthetic conflicting with the game's theme.
  • Some players expressed dissatisfaction with perceived lack of new content and updates focusing more on cosmetics than actual gameplay enhancement.

    • Mixed Points

  • While the game has a lot to offer in terms of activities, it has been described as grindy and may not have enough endgame content to sustain long-term engagement.
  • Scenarios offer a change in gameplay mechanics, but opinions are divided on whether they enrich the experience or simply reset progress too frequently.

    • Common Themes

  • The balance between survival mechanics, crafting intricacies, and the community's social aspect offers an engaging experience for many players, but issues with progression resets and monetization practices can detract from the experience.
  • The blend of survival elements with MMO-style gameplay attracts a diverse player base, though the effectiveness of this combination varies between individual playstyles and expectations.
  • The game's aesthetics and atmosphere often receive praise, though some find the focus on cosmetics and lack of content updates troubling.
    • Updated 1/10/2026, 12:01:54 AM UTC
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