Cover art for Once Human

Once Human

July 9, 2024 · Half-Life 2: Short Stories Team

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.

Release date
July 9, 2024
Developer
Half-Life 2: Short Stories Team
Publisher
Half-Life 2: Short Stories Team
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Shooter
Steam reviews
Mostly Positive (183,912)
Main story
33.4 hours

Shown at

  • Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 — Aug 25, 2026

Screenshots

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Tags

Open WorldSurvivalMultiplayerFree to PlayOpen World Survival CraftCo-opExplorationBuildingCraftingBase Building

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