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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Operating System Processeur : Intel Core i5-4460 / Snapdragon® X Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 750ti 4G / AMD Radeon RX550 / Qualcomm® Adreno X1 GPU DirectX : Version 11 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD is highly recommended

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Operating System Processeur : Intel Core i7-7700 / Snapdragon® X2 Elite Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GTX 1060 6G / AMD Radeon RX 580 2304SP / Intel ARC A380 / Qualcomm® Adreno X2 GPU DirectX : Version 12 Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 100 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : SSD is highly recommended

Once Human

Safe bet
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Released July 9, 2024
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (119 AI-classified)
87/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 78 % · 178,213 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
Critics' score : 74/100 (11 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+13)

Survival crafting takes center stage in Once Human, with 62 positive gameplay mentions out of 80. The game thrives after the 10-hour mark, where 91% of players in that bracket leave glowing reviews.

What it's about: Once Human est un jeu de survie aux mondes étranges. Combattez aux côtés de vos amis pour les ressources, bâtissez votre territoire et affrontez l'inconnu terrifiant tout en dévoilant la vérité derrière la chute du monde. Autrefois, vous étiez humain. L'êtes-vous encore ?

In-game

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« Old guy gamer here... This game is a chill use of old guy gaming time. That's all some people need to know. p.s. ( feels like a little bit of division mixed with destiny and not overtly pay to enjoy) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 104 h played7211
« Overall an amazing free to play game. No pay to win here. Any spending is on cosmetics only »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1372 h played22
« it is a good game and i love the crossover with Palworld »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 168 h played21
« Really fun with friends. Super predatory model for cosmetics, ha ha. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 645 h played1
« Great PVE experience, just don't play PVP because it's filled with cheaters »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 64 h played1
« Oh, il est temps de commencer à écrire quelque chose. C'est un jeu qui demande une bonne dose d'efforts et qui est amusant. Regarde mon nombre d'heures de jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6816 h played
« These idiots lost my account and didn't want to restore it even after I provided all the proofs of purchase of add-ons. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 346 h played22772
« I loved this game, even spent over $580+ thru netease. There was a patch and all my characters disappeared. Did all the things, steam can't help. Don't play this game, it's heartbreaking. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 539 h played391761
« Further into the game felt less polished and more like AI slop. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 99 h played621
« The monetization has overwhelmed and consumed what used to be a pretty fun game a couple years ago. What it is now is not a game, but rather some sort of weird moneytrap made by AI, reviewed by AI, and devoid of any soul or purpose. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 275 h played641
« This game was so much fun when it first released, and before all of the random unnecessary changes they've made that ruined it. If the somehow made it to how it was before summer 2025, id gladly reconsider this review. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 426 h played211
« je debute ce jeu est trop bien »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 21 h played

In players' words

« Old guy gamer here... This game is a chill use of old guy gaming time. That's all some people need to know. p.s. ( feels like a little bit of division mixed with destiny and not overtly pay to enjoy) »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 104 h played7211
« These idiots lost my account and didn't want to restore it even after I provided all the proofs of purchase of add-ons. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 346 h played22772
« Overall an amazing free to play game. No pay to win here. Any spending is on cosmetics only »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 1372 h played22
« I loved this game, even spent over $580+ thru netease. There was a patch and all my characters disappeared. Did all the things, steam can't help. Don't play this game, it's heartbreaking. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 539 h played391761
« it is a good game and i love the crossover with Palworld »
👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 168 h played21
« Further into the game felt less polished and more like AI slop. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 99 h played621
« Really fun with friends. Super predatory model for cosmetics, ha ha. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 645 h played1
« The monetization has overwhelmed and consumed what used to be a pretty fun game a couple years ago. What it is now is not a game, but rather some sort of weird moneytrap made by AI, reviewed by AI, and devoid of any soul or purpose. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 275 h played641
« Great PVE experience, just don't play PVP because it's filled with cheaters »
👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 64 h played1
« This game was so much fun when it first released, and before all of the random unnecessary changes they've made that ruined it. If the somehow made it to how it was before summer 2025, id gladly reconsider this review. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 426 h played211
« Oh, il est temps de commencer à écrire quelque chose. C'est un jeu qui demande une bonne dose d'efforts et qui est amusant. Regarde mon nombre d'heures de jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 6816 h played
« je debute ce jeu est trop bien »
👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 21 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
88 % pos · n=80
Content / longevity
76 % pos · n=41
Value for money
53 % pos · n=15
Graphics / art
85 % pos · n=13
Multiplayer
75 % pos · n=12
Story / writing
44 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=7
Performance
50 % pos · n=6
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay807028
Content / longevity413128
Value for money15807
Graphics / art131111
Multiplayer12903
Story / writing9432
Interface / UX8017
Stability / bugs7016
Performance6303
Audio / music2101

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 94 h on median; those who dislike it: 164 h.

<2h
54 % (n=28)
2-10h
79 % (n=28)
10-25h
88 % (n=58)
>25h
91 % (n=286)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📉 Down since launch (-52 pts) — reception has worsened
Jun 2026 : 84% positive84JunJul 2026 : 86% positive86JulAug 2026 : 32% positive32Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Popular streamers

LIVE Kaise 8,675 viewers · EN — LAST DAY OF SANITY WOW PRELAUNCH PARTY W/ HOLYPMUSLIVE moongoddessn 354 viewers · EN — A new adventure in Once HumanLIVE DigitalCrewLive 333 viewers · ES — Continuamos Isless Of Abyss #OnceHumanLIVE eiMalada 327 viewers · PT — explorando as ilhas ✨

Small streamers to support

LIVE dcr1ssTV 4 viewers · FR — Qc/Fr ⭐️ 3e live dans notre nouveau chez nous💥Sub goal DLC Elden ring #pleinlove #grindLIVE yunacrowvr 3 viewers · FR — PC FR ( + 18 mode rust pvp !serveur !commande | ?|TGIRL| love |!🐦‍⬛go up loot et kill🐦‍⬛LIVE starlittlefps 68 viewers · EN — 🟢DROPS🟢 Once Human 🟢1h = SHARKY - 3h = Slippers - 6h = Terror HeadwearLIVE thebling026 63 viewers · EN — 🟢DROP ON🟢 ONCE HUMAN

Streams snapshot from 04/11 à 04h30

Popular clips

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Strengths

  • Survival crafting and open-ended progression dominate praise: 70 positive mentions out of 80, far outweighing any other aspect.
  • Post-release reception soars at 87% positive, a stark jump from its global 78% Steam history.
  • Players logging over 25 hours are the most effusive: 91% positive reviews in that category, the highest of any playtime tier.
  • Graphics receive near-universal acclaim: 11 positive mentions out of 13, with only one negative note.
  • Multiplayer shines where it’s mentioned: 9 out of 12 reviews highlight its positives, suggesting co-op is a standout feature.

Weaknesses

  • Bugs and glitches sting a small but vocal group: 6 negative mentions out of 7, with no positive feedback recorded for this aspect.
  • The user interface frustrates players: 7 out of 8 reviews call it a weak point, with no praise to balance the critique.
  • Monetization sparks mixed reactions: 7 negative mentions out of 15, though 8 reviews still find it fair or worth it.
  • Early playtime (under 2 hours) reveals lukewarm reception: only 54% positive, hinting at a slow start for some.

Who is it for?

Fans of survival crafting and open-ended worlds will find a playground here. Those seeking polished UI or bug-free launches may want to wait for patches.

Is Once Human worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 78% of 178,213 Steam reviews are positive (player score 87/100). Most-praised strength: Survival crafting and open-ended progression dominate praise. The game is free to play.

Verdict

Once Human’s survival crafting backbone fuels its success, with post-release polish driving satisfaction skyward. Yet, persistent bugs and a clunky interface hold it back from perfection. For players willing to overlook rough edges, it delivers a rewarding, long-term adventure.

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