Report updated Apr 6, 2026
Once Human
v1.0.35NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE
Fans of open-world survival games and post-apocalyptic settings who enjoy cooperative multiplayer gameplay, base building, and creature collection mechanics.
What Is Once Human?
Launched Apr 18, 2025
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What are the key features?
A vast 256 km² seamless map featuring diverse biomes like frozen tundras, volcanoes, and swamps infected by Stardust.
Players harness Stardust power to gain unique combat and survival advantages in a post-apocalyptic setting.
Collect and utilize strange creatures (Deviants) that assist in combat, resource gathering, and base maintenance.
Construct and customize a survival fortress anywhere in the wild with defensive traps and functional utilities.
Team up with other players to fight monstrous aberrations, share resources, and compete for territory.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a excited sentiment. Users appreciate engaging gameplay and visual quality, but report technical performance & optimization and lack of controller support.”
What Users Love
one of the best survival games I have ever played
huge open world game with super cool boss fight
great graphic
best graphic
Pain Points
the game is not optimized even lower graphics and playing the game heats the phone
the towns are so unoptimized I crash every few minutes
Needs controller support, almost every game on mobile like this one has great controller support
High confidence · 109K reviews available
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- High-fidelity graphics and production value
- Unique 'Deviation Pals' creature collection/automation mechanic
- Massive 256km² seamless open world
Cons
- Severe mobile optimization and overheating issues
- Lack of native controller support
- Game-breaking bugs related to character data and base functionality
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Implement controller support to capture the hardcore tablet/mobile market
- Leverage supernatural themes for unique seasonal content
- Expand creature-automation depth to differentiate from zombie-survival clones
Market Threats
- Upcoming AAA rivals like The Division Resurgence
- Player churn due to persistent technical performance issues
- Rising niche competitors like Miraibo GO targeting the creature-survival hook
Who competes with Once Human?
The Nemesis
Why it's a threat
- +
Weaker sentiment at 42/100 — but still a direct threat
- +
Survival Indicator System
Contenders
Last Day on Earth: Survival
Kefir
The genre-defining mobile survival title that established the core loop of resource gathering, base fortification, and post-apocalyptic exploration.
The genre-defining mobile survival title that established the core loop of resource gathering, base fortification, and post-apocalyptic exploration.
Westland Survival - Cowboy RPG
Helio Games
A high-quality survival RPG that competes for players seeking deep crafting systems and base-building mechanics.
A high-quality survival RPG that competes for players seeking deep crafting systems and base-building mechanics.
Peers
Captures the post-apocalyptic survival audience through a strategy-focused lens with heavy emphasis on base management.
IP-Based Crossover Events
A top-grossing survival-themed game that attracts players interested in managing resources and surviving harsh environments.
Furnace Management
The industry benchmark for open-world exploration and live-service updates that competes for the same high-end mobile gaming audience.
Massive Open World Exploration
Tower of Fantasy
★4.3 (23K)Perfect World Games
Shares the high-fidelity sci-fi/supernatural aesthetic and large-scale open-world exploration elements.
Shares the high-fidelity sci-fi/supernatural aesthetic and large-scale open-world exploration elements.
New Kids on the Block
An upcoming high-budget open-world shooter set in a collapsing urban environment, targeting the same hardcore survival-shooter demographic.
Dark Zone PvPvE
What are the key takeaways?
Once Human is a exciting games app that is free with in-app purchases. With a 4.5/5 rating from 109K reviews, it excites its users from users. Users particularly appreciate engaging gameplay, though technical performance & optimization remains a common concern.
Best for: Fans of open-world survival games and post-apocalyptic settings who enjoy cooperative multiplayer gameplay, base building, and creature collection mechanics.
How much does it cost?
Model: freemium
The game utilizes a free-to-play model common in the survival genre, likely monetizing through cosmetic skins and convenience items to maintain a large, active player base.
iOS Version
1.0.35
Android Version
1.0.25
Release Date
Apr 18, 2025
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free