Underplayed Gems

Once Human (2024)

Once Human cover
Developer
Starry Studio
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
3.9 of 5, 178,572 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 98 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A high-stakes survival crafting game where your sanity and resources are constantly threatened by a hostile, deformed world under a cursed moon.

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What players say

Players say the fun early game gives way to an overwhelming number of systems and menus that feel like a chore. The seasonal wipe system splits the community, and updates are seen as cash grabs for skins rather than meaningful content. Performance issues and reused assets remain unfixed since launch.

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