Survive the Apocalypse.
Dominate the Infected.
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ONCE HUMAN
Once Human is a free to play multiplayer open world survival game set in a strange post apocalyptic future dominated by a mysterious cosmic force Stardust.
Mutated creatures, corrupted landscapes, and rival factions challenge every survivor. Explore, craft, build your base, and unlock the secrets of the Metamorphosis alongside millions of players worldwide.
JOIN THE BATTLEBUILT FOR THOSE WHO DARE
Everything you need to survive, dominate, and conquer.
OPEN WORLD SURVIVAL
Traverse vast contaminated landscapes, scavenge for resources, and face mutant threats across a seamless open world with no loading screens.
DEEP PROGRESSION
Unlock powerful Deviations, craft advanced weapons, and evolve through a branching ability tree that defines your playstyle.
BASE-BUILDING
Construct and fortify your Stronghold with modular structures, automated turrets, and contamination-shielding technology.
CO-OP & COMPETITION
Team up with allies to storm enemy fortresses or engage in brutal PvP zones where alliances shatter and only the strongest survive.
DYNAMIC COMBAT
Master a fluid combat system combining ranged weapons, melee strikes, Deviation abilities, and environmental hazards to outmaneuver every threat.
SEASONAL EXPEDITIONS
Embark on limited-time missions across shifting territories each season, with unique story-driven objectives, exclusive rewards and escalating challenges.
CAPTURED FROM THE ZONE
WHAT THE
SURVIVORS SAY
"I haven't touched another survival game since. It's free and it plays better than games I paid €60 for."
"Few games manage to balance base building, open-world exploration and live-service content this effectively. A remarkable achievement."
"My squad plays from PC, iOS and Android — same server, 200+ hours. The cross-platform is absolutely seamless."
"Hauntingly beautiful and terrifyingly hostile. Starry Studio has crafted a world that demands to be explored — and punishes you every step of the way."
"Season 3 is the best content drop yet. 400 hours in and I'm still discovering new things every single session."
"A breathtaking survival experience that redefines the genre. Once Human nails the contamination aesthetic and delivers visceral, meaningful combat."
"El mejor juego gratuito que he jugado en años. El sistema Deviant es absolutamente único y adictivo."
"Ik heb betaald €60 voor games die slechter waren. Dit is gratis en absoluut fantastisch. De base building is verslavend."
CHOOSE YOUR
OPERATION
Each scenario runs on its own server — fresh start, new rules, unique rewards. Pick your mission.
MANIBUS
The original PvE co-op experience. Collaborate with other Meta-Humans to complete Prime Wars, defeat the world boss Manibus, and advance the Season Battle Pass. New content drops every 6 weeks.
EVOLUTION'S CALL
Toggle Chaos State to engage rival Meta-Humans in open-world PvP. Fight for resources, claim territories, and dominate Echo Stone purification points. Only the strongest survive.
WAY OF WINTER
A brand-new frozen map where sub-zero temperatures are as deadly as any mutant. Manage body heat, gather rare cryo-resources, and face creatures adapted to the coldest corners of the contamination zone.
ENDLESS DREAM
Reality fractures as Dream Zones invade the contamination world. Enter surreal nightmare dimensions, face impossible entities, and uncover the truth behind the dream parasites threatening all existence.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
- OSWindows 10 64-bit
- CPUIntel Core i5-4460 / Ryzen 3 1200
- RAM8 GB
- GPUGTX 750 Ti 4G / RX 550
- VRAM4 GB dedicated
- DirectXVersion 11 · Shader 5.0
- Storage55 GB
- OSWindows 10 64-bit
- CPUIntel Core i7-7700 / Ryzen 5 1500X
- RAM16 GB
- GPUGTX 1060 6G / RX 580 / Intel ARC A380
- VRAM6 GB dedicated
- DirectXVersion 11 · Shader 6.0
- Storage55 GB (SSD recommended)
HOW TO PLAY
Three simple steps to enter the post-apocalypse — for free.
CLICK THE
BUTTON BELOW
On the official site, click PLAY PC NOW — then click Windows to start your free download.
INSTALL THE
LAUNCHER
Run the downloaded file. The Once Human launcher installs in minutes, then downloads the full game automatically.
LAUNCH
& PLAY
Open the launcher, hit Play, create your Meta-Human and choose a server. You're in the contamination zone — for free, forever.
THE WASTELAND IS WAITING
Join millions of survivors. Build your base. Fight the contamination.
No subscription. No credit card. Free forever.
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