How long is Once Human?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 93 h; those who don't, 160 h.

How much does Once Human cost?

Once Human is free to play on Steam.

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

Action Adventure RPG Simulation

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 »)

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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

« 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 · 104 h played7211

« Overall an amazing free to play game. No pay to win here. Any spending is on cosmetics only »

👍 anonymous review · 1372 h played22

« it is a good game and i love the crossover with Palworld »

👍 anonymous review · 168 h played21

« Really fun with friends. Super predatory model for cosmetics, ha ha. »

👍 anonymous review · 645 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 · 6816 h played

« je debute ce jeu est trop bien »

👍 anonymous review · 21 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 · 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 · 539 h played391761

« gamers dont always stick to the same game everyday, having to rebuild your camp because you are not playing for a few days? life happens homie, that ♥♥♥♥♥ stupid. »

👎 anonymous review · 15 h played1

« Pratiquement vide comme ce commentaire. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« pour la coop...zero... tu galeres a te retrouver ds le meme monde, tu te fait attaquer par des plantes tu sais pas pourquoi. Peu d explication...franchement c est le bordel »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« Très bon jeu de survival , avec une petite histoire, j'aimerais qu'il y en ailles plus par contre :) beau graphique un pay too look donc vener l'essayer , c'est gratuit !https://store.steampowered.com/app/2139460/Once_Human/# »

👍 anonymous review · 1011 h played

In players' words

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 346 h played22772

« Overall an amazing free to play game. No pay to win here. Any spending is on cosmetics only »

👍 anonymous review · 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 · 539 h played391761

« it is a good game and i love the crossover with Palworld »

👍 anonymous review · 168 h played21

« gamers dont always stick to the same game everyday, having to rebuild your camp because you are not playing for a few days? life happens homie, that ♥♥♥♥♥ stupid. »

👎 anonymous review · 15 h played1

« Really fun with friends. Super predatory model for cosmetics, ha ha. »

👍 anonymous review · 645 h played1

« Pratiquement vide comme ce commentaire. »

👎 anonymous review · 1 h played

« 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 · 6816 h played

« pour la coop...zero... tu galeres a te retrouver ds le meme monde, tu te fait attaquer par des plantes tu sais pas pourquoi. Peu d explication...franchement c est le bordel »

👎 anonymous review · 3 h played

« je debute ce jeu est trop bien »

👍 anonymous review · 21 h played

👍 anonymous review · 1011 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)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	80	70	2	8
Content / longevity	41	31	2	8
Value for money	15	8	0	7
Graphics / art	13	11	1	1
Multiplayer	12	9	0	3
Story / writing	9	4	3	2
Interface / UX	8	0	1	7
Stability / bugs	7	0	1	6
Performance	6	3	0	3
Audio / music	2	1	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 93 h on median; those who dislike it: 160 h.

<2h

54 % (n=28)

2-10h

79 % (n=28)

10-25h

88 % (n=58)

>25h

91 % (n=286)

What creators say (YouTube)

Once Human : Mon Avis Sur Ce Jeu Postapocalyptique | Analyse et Gameplay

XS TACTICAL

ONCE HUMAN : Que propose ce MMO Gratuit ?

Naito

Once Human - Review in 4 Minutes

ThePinkElephant

ONCE HUMAN ► TOUT SAVOIR SUR LE NOUVEAU FREE TO PLAY MMO SURVIE

Altis

Ce survival GRATUIT est beaucoup trop bon… et ça pose question (Once Human)

Azriel

Once Human ?! Découverte du MMO de survie le plus inattendu !

LeRoiDesChauves

Ist Once Human das beste kostenlose Survival-Spiel?

Jodarum

Neuer MMO Survival Shooter Once Human | Ersteindruck

Entenburch

See Once Human videos on YouTube →

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Popular streamers

LIVE cyberdesecrator 621 viewers · EN — what's up ?LIVE MoopShark 112 viewers · EN — Once Goonie | #OnceHumanPartner

Small streamers to support

LIVE calypnouillettv 5 viewers · FR — Waouuh des zomzomLIVE auramooni 87 viewers · EN — .˚ ♡ ⭒.˚ hellow ˚. ♡ ⭒.‿⋆LIVE Nobles_TV 46 viewers · EN — ✨Once Human✨ Time to Die Farming Hearts! ⚔️ Winter-X0213 🎁!Giveaway 🎟️!TicketLIVE iRayca 39 viewers · PT — [DROPS ON] #OnceHuman #Anniversary SERVER MANIBUS Y0002 ❗dc ❗x ❗servidor ❗discord ❗livepix ❗lurk ❗pi

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Popular clips

A little gift thanks to the gravity event #oncehuman #gravityevent

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serious event (platform) P90 build

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FIRST VICTORY STARTING SERVER #PVE

zero_lagtv · 796 views

conquest of markets (mood dance)

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Tutorial completed, server started.

DARKSMURFRK · 697 views

taking a bath

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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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