Once Human

Once Human is a Strange Worlds 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.

English voiceActionAdventureCasualCo-opJuly 10, 2024
Recommended
GamePickHub score
79% of 193,769 Steam reviews positive
Free
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At a glance

● Pros

  • Full English voice acting
  • Co-op with friends
  • Full controller support
  • Free to play

● Cons

No notable downsides in the data.

Great for

  • Playing with friends or a partner
  • Fans of punchy combat and action
  • Exploration and storytelling

Summarized automatically from Steam reviews, Metacritic, language support, price and spec data.

What players talk about

How often each topic comes up in 47 Steam reviews (English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese) · 60% of them recommend the game

  • Amount of content👍 7 👎 4
  • Servers👍 5 👎 6
  • Combat & action👍 4 👎 5
  • Freedom & exploration👍 5 👎 2
  • Bugs👍 2 👎 4
  • Story👍 2 👎 4
  • Performance👍 2 👎 3
  • Graphics👍 4 👎 1
  • Grind & repetition👍 1 👎 3
  • Monetization👍 3 👎 1

Counts how many reviews mention each topic, split by whether the review recommends the game.

“Cant believe this is FTP, usually those games force you into a spend loop that bleeds you dry, this is just cosmetics.”
👍 From a Steam review · 305.1 hrs played · Read full review ↗

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About the game

Survive in the wilderness

You wake up in the middle of nowhere. You'll have to brace yourself for the cruelty of nature (from monsters to lack of food); however, Stardust's influence does not restrict to living things, it also affects the soil and water. Eating polluted food and drinking dirty water will reduce your Sanity. When your Sanity drops, your max HP would drop accordingly. To eat or not to eat, it's a question.

Fight against monsters

Battle numerous enemies that are once human, and challenge bosses from another dimension to gain powerful items and ease Stardust pollution. You are not only fighting for yourself, but also fighting for the survivors.

Customize weapons

With about 100 gun blueprints divided into seven categories for you to collect and craft, every loot grants you something new. Did I mention accessories and gun perks? Right, they are the heroes here. If our current weapon cannot satisfy your need, you can add different parts and perks, upgrade your firearm to your heart's content.

Build territory

Use Territory Core to build a house of your own. You can keep a practical style, jamming everything needed in a small room; or you can design a townhouse with a patio, kitchen, garage… The best part is, you can relocate your territory any time you want!

Find out the truth

Delve into the truth of Stardust, find out where it came from, and what it wants. In the journey of seeking truth, you may feel alone, but you are never alone. There are several factions in the world, some can be violent and hostile, others might be friendly and helpful. Explore human settlements to learn their stories or exterminate bosses without leaving a name for survivors to praise, the choices are yours.

Source: Steam store page (provided by the developer/publisher)

PC requirements

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
Processor: Intel Core i5-4460 / Snapdragon® X
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 750ti 4G / AMD Radeon RX550 / Qualcomm® Adreno X1 GPU
DirectX: Version 11
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 100 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended

Recommended

OS: Windows 10 64-bit Operating System
Processor: Intel Core i7-7700 / Snapdragon® X2 Elite
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1060 6G / AMD Radeon RX 580 2304SP / Intel ARC A380 / Qualcomm® Adreno X2 GPU
DirectX: Version 12
Network: Broadband Internet connection
Storage: 100 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD is highly recommended

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