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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.

Action Adventure Casual Massively Multiplayer Racing
Players now
18,877
All-time peak
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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.

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System requirements Windows

Windows

Minimum

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

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
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Starry Studio, NetEase Games
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany rating
16
Achievements
36
Controller support
full
Features
Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, In-App Purchases, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, Simplified Chinese*, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Russian
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Some source data is stale
Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: not-listed
Linux: not-listed
Steam Deck
unsupported
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: full

Steam feature declarations

multiplayer online pvp online co op family sharing
Structured language support (10)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
Simplified ChineseYesYesYes
FrenchYesNoYes
GermanYesNoYes
JapaneseYesNoYes
KoreanYesNoYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
Portuguese - BrazilYesNoYes
Spanish - Latin AmericaYesNoYes
RussianYesNoYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA Once Human EULA
Steam Store app details stale · checked 2026-09-05 Steam store page stale · checked 2026-09-04 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.
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Game Insights

Player Health

Healthy — 22.2K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▼ -21% trend

Multiplayer Viability

Healthy — 20.7K CCU.

Strong player base for matchmaking.

▼ Declining population

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 15 patches in last 30 days.

102 patches and 102 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 15 patches this month

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 53%
Growth Rate Top 60%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people play Once Human?
Healthy — 22.2K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Once Human multiplayer dead?
Healthy — 20.7K CCU. Strong player base for matchmaking.
Is Once Human still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 15 patches in last 30 days. 102 patches and 102 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
How many players are currently playing Once Human?
18.5K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Once Human free to play?
Yes, Once Human is free to play on Steam.
What genre is Once Human?
Once Human is a Action, Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, Racing, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play game.
Who developed Once Human?
Once Human was developed by Starry Studio and published by Starry Studio.
What platforms does Once Human support?
Available on Steam for Windows.