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Once Human

Strange Worlds Survival Game

Ratings

Age

18+

Category

Games

Languages

English

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world survival game set in a post-apocalyptic future. As a Meta-Human, you must survive the 'Stardust' infection that has mutated the world. Explore a vast 256 km² map featuring diverse biomes, from frozen tundras to active volcanoes. Fight terrifying aberrations, build and customize your base anywhere in the wild, and recruit powerful 'Deviations'—creatures that will help you fight and gather resources.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

89/100

Once Human is a staggering achievement for mobile survival games. It manages to deliver a massive, seamless open world that feels eerie, beautiful, and dangerous all at once. The central premise—surviving in a world infected by 'Stardust'—provides a unique supernatural twist on the standard post-apocalyptic formula. The 'Meta-Human' mechanic, where you use the infection to your advantage, creates a satisfying power progression that sets it apart from more grounded survival sims.

The building system is surprisingly robust, allowing for incredibly creative base designs that serve as both a sanctuary and a fortress. But it’s the 'Deviants'—those strange, often humorous creatures like the gun-toting alpaca—that really steal the show. They aren't just pets; they are functional partners that help with everything from combat to logistics. Whether you're exploring the 256 km² map solo or teaming up with friends to take down massive world bosses, the scale of Once Human is truly impressive.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 27 2025

Features

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Massive 256 km² seamless open world

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Dynamic building and base customization

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Unique 'Deviant' companion system

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PvP and PvE multiplayer modes

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Deep survival mechanics and character progression

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Tips & Walkthrough

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Q&A

Yes, Once Human is a persistent multiplayer world and requires an active internet connection to play.

Ratings & Reviews

App Store Editors’ Notes

Just download
Sat Sep 05 2026 Jess ima realist

I am so happy i found this game, i use to only play one game i was playing for years but after i started this i haven’t touched the other in months, because i fell in love with this one, it really brings you into that world of trying to survive, i think im a syborg now, lol. Ive invested so much of my self in it. I love the open world, the customizing, the realism and the life like steps to get things accomplished. It’s easy to figure out. It’s not a game where you can whale out and buy your way to the top, nope you actually start off as every one else, and have to put in the work and time to get strong. It’s completely fair game play, on both the pvp senators, or even just the pve. I meet cool ppl to play with constantly, there’s always people out there willing to help you progress as well! You can do almost everything with in reason i mean. They update all the time and come out with more unique and interesting game modes, i don’t get bored. And if you did start getting bored, you can leave your world and try a new scenario with about 5 or more different game modes/ types. Or more try the new scenarios created by people like you and i. Think you can survive an apocolypse ? Let’s go, find me in scenario: Manibus server 265 world 4 Or look me up~ @ mamafox.

Indepth
Tue Jul 22 2025 Unraveltheflesh

I’ve never played an online game where you get to build your character up like this. This is the most beautiful game I’ve ever seen on mobile. The customization. The building of your territory. The open world, the different environments and enemies. Like every game there are issues. Sometimes when there’s a lot of people in one boss it’s laggy. Sometimes I can’t loot crates after beating a boss. But it’s free. It’s free to play. Of course you can purchase things in the shop. But it’s absolutely not necessary. I can’t believe it’s a free to play game; it’s amazing. There’s a huge community and people team up together all the time. The world chat is always busy. There’s many different scenarios (kinda like seasons in other games but it has different phases per scenario) there’s events all the time. There’s so many tasks and different storylines to follow and finish. So much customization in character wear, and actual gear, weapons. It’s crazy. I’m obsessed. Also personally games like this on console or pc kinda make me motion sick and for some reason playing this on mobile has not. Even with all that’s going on. Most people are extremely kind and share things and tips. You can even build things in friends territories!

Finally!
Thu Apr 24 2025 Acegirl66

You do NOT understand how happy I am to be playing this from my phone!!!! I LOVE this game so much! The only thing I have a problem with is the sound on the game the volume is all the way up but still I don't have any sound coming from the game I don't understand what's going on but I hope I can figure it out I checked everything on my phone my volume is up the mic is on the graphics are insanely amazing!!!! I was up all night playing!!! Just because I'm having problems with the sound does NOT mean any less stars the graphics are AMAZING you get to defeat bosses and craft weapons, food and even armor/clothes I'm OBSESSED with the game this is the best game ever!!! And I LOVE how you can change the hair color and add tattoos to your meta as well but I also wish there were more brighter colors and a more wider option for your hair colors and tattoos and even make up other than that it's easy to play on mobile I was confused at first but going from pc and Mobile just takes some learning!!!! You get to play with your friends and even battle bosses together keep up the amazing work! This game really is truly amazing! There is never a dull moment when playing you never get bored it's all about survival!

a great combination
Wed Apr 30 2025 missytaayy

i just got this game a 3 days ago, and i must say its a overall fun game, i enjoy, minecraft, fortnite, and call of duty, this game is like a combo of all three, from the graphics, to the way things are crafted, and the survival/combat gameplay. There is plenty of map to explore, and deviants ( monsters ) to kill. You start off designing your avatar, with the given options, all the way down to the way the nose bridge is! 😯After that it goes into the gameplay with cutscenes, giving a sci-fi, apocalyptic, vibe (similar to resident evil) there are missions, and bosses to fight. I could go on with the possibilities, i really enjoy the way this game is developed and i havent gotten bored yet either 😂. On the cons side, it can be a little glitchy, and have trouble fully loading until you get closer. Also the game screen, depending on your device ( i am on ipad mobile) can be overwhelming with the buttons, but honestly you can close some and figure out what they mean, they are mostly useful. Now that youve read this lengthy review, go. see it for yourself!! 🎮

Great game — some bugs, homebuilding is cool and some of the areas of the map are breathtaking.
Wed Jul 02 2025 thebirdman7

The game is fun. It has issues, lots of them, but some of the concepts are great. The biggest problem for me is the need to start over every couple of months. I spend huge amounts of time on my house but I can’t take it with me. Sure, I can save a blueprint but I still have to spend a month unlocking everything again so I can use it. By then I will have had to create to a new house from scratch because you can’t play without a house. This whole concept seems created to sell more blueprints, so you can use them right away. I don’t want to use a package — I like designing a custom house — just not over and over. I don’t see the point of spending a month to get back to where I was, using a cruddy gun and cruddy armor to shoot enemies I’ve already shot before, or doing the same quests again. I think a lot of the reasons people play these games is because they get to build content they can keep throughout the game. I’m three days into the new season and the inversion concept is a bit interesting but also frustrating. Having to get the exact same deviations all over again — frustrating. It took me a month to get a buzzy bee. I have enjoyed the game, but I’m giving up on it, it was fun for one season and by the way — there was no one on my server in the last season either. Not one person ever visited my house. Many of the memetics aren’t too useful — medium garage? I tossed it right after I built it. Resource finder? Unnecessary. Some of the black and grey cement blueprints I would never unlock — too ugly. And some of the whimsy potions are not so helpful. Also the territory building is too buggy for me to keep building new houses and none of the problems are ever fixed even though I reported dozens of them.

The Developers care about this game
Tue Sep 15 2026 Chaos Elfire

Firstly I’d like to say Ty to the developers to listening to the community. And that is where the 5 star rating is coming from. NOT because I got what I wanted. Beast Master has way more issues but at least this one is resolved. For those that don’t know there was an update that was suppose to hit allowing players to ride Tames but restricted Beast Masters to 1 summonable combat tame. Not only was this a massive nerf to the class’s dps but it ruined the immersive experience of running a pack of wolves etc etc. it made choosing Beast Master as a starting class a joke. The Developers realized this and decided to reverse the change BEFORE IT EVEN CAME OUT. I can’t tell you how many games would benefit from developers acting like this. Not catering to the masses. That’s not what I’m saying. But instead realizing when they’re wrong and taking a step back to reassess. Granted I do genuinely think that the update for ridable tames was intended as a positive thing from the devs. We as Beast Masters appreciate you hearing us out.

BEFORE U BUY
Thu Jun 26 2025 𝖕𝖎ñ𝖆🍒

This is a mobile game. Do NOT expect a groundbreaking breathtaking console level game. I have played for ONE day and after reading many reviews it’s pretty clear that this game is fun, BUUUT. There might be some features u will not be fond of. It is a good open world and the story seems promising, the building is a bit well idk but it’s something. Kinda pointless but the CHARACTER CREATION is amazing. Want to make a bad bih with a big ahh? U can! U can admire it until u have to equip gear that covers literally everything but oh well. The combat is fun especially when u have auto fire on and rampage a city killing monsters and leveling up. You can go off and upgrade skills without being locked to a story u might not be interested in. As I said, I’ve played for one day and I’m really trying to like the game. It would be pretty sad if I don’t end up sticking with this because it is 20 GB! Drains battery quickly unless on garbage graphics (which don’t look that bad) 120 fps support. Get the game if u are looking for something fun and are a fan of character creating (with sliders) and open world rpg. Thank you -𝖕𝖎ñ𝖆🍒

Quality of life changes
Sat Sep 20 2025 Asis dad

Hi my name is Aaron I guy by Asis on the game , I just wanted to add I love the game a lot I do however wish you guys would make sure our community and bases stay planted permanently and I would like to see added color even if it’s just basic colors for the fashions and weapons a lot of people I mean a lot of people talk about being able to paint the weapons all black or even just painting a shoe or jacket a solid color I understand you guys have to make money and cosmetics is a. Big part of that however a few added color to most fashions would actually increase your number more I know I’m a small fry and you guys may not even oat this any kind but I play a lot of hours and I hear and know what people talk about a lot thank you for such an awesome game and more added content to perm servers we grow yall even more I bet on that even if it’s just add g a lil more extra land and like a new area and like 2 bosses something anyways that is again game is amazing :)

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News found!

Once Human Launches Ocean Expansion 'Isles of Abyss' - Inven Global

Once Human Launches Ocean Expansion 'Isles of Abyss'  Inven Global

Inven Global Thu Oct 22 2026

الحصول على Once Human — Ocean Expansion: Isles of Abyss Bundle | XBOX - Microsoft

الحصول على Once Human — Ocean Expansion: Isles of Abyss Bundle | XBOX  Microsoft

Microsoft Thu Oct 22 2026

Once Human: Isles of Abyss - Official Launch Trailer - IGN

Once Human: Isles of Abyss - Official Launch Trailer  IGN

IGN Wed Oct 21 2026

The Isles of Abyss naval expansion for the PS5 action game Once Human has been announced. - GameGPU

The Isles of Abyss naval expansion for the PS5 action game Once Human has been announced.  GameGPU

GameGPU Wed Oct 21 2026

Once Human’s Isles of Abyss expansion launches on PS5 tomorrow - PlayStation.Blog

Once Human’s Isles of Abyss expansion launches on PS5 tomorrow  PlayStation.Blog

PlayStation.Blog Wed Oct 21 2026

Once Human Isles of Abyss servers set to open after October 21 update (PT) - jeu.video

Once Human Isles of Abyss servers set to open after October 21 update (PT)  jeu.video

jeu.video Tue Oct 20 2026

‘Once Human’ “Isles of Abyss” Major Free Expac Lands 22 Oct. - PlayDayOne

‘Once Human’ “Isles of Abyss” Major Free Expac Lands 22 Oct.  PlayDayOne

PlayDayOne Mon Sep 28 2026

Once Human Is Expanding With Isles of Abyss on October 22 Across All Platforms - COGconnected

Once Human Is Expanding With Isles of Abyss on October 22 Across All Platforms  COGconnected

COGconnected Mon Sep 21 2026

Once Human Review - TheXboxHub

Once Human Review  TheXboxHub

TheXboxHub Wed Sep 09 2026

NCSOFT to launch PC cafe service for 'Once Human' on September 17 - Inven Global

NCSOFT to launch PC cafe service for 'Once Human' on September 17  Inven Global

Inven Global Wed Sep 09 2026

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