100.0 GB
A strange survival sandbox where the apocalypse is equal parts cosmic horror, house project and loot chase.
Once Human is a free survival game released under Free to Play. It runs on Windows, needs about 100.0 GB of disk space, and requires no account, payment or trial. On a computer, the fastest route is the PlayBound Launcher. On a phone or tablet, use the official store or site instead.
One-click install
PlayBound fetches the official release — no third-party mirrors.
Choose Install in PlayBound to open Once Human’s official PC launcher route—Steam and Epic are not required.
Install the launcher and game to an SSD, sign into the publisher account and coordinate region and scenario selection with friends before creating a character.
Minimum
Windows 10 64-bit · Core i5-4460 · 8 GB RAM · GTX 750 Ti 4 GB or RX 550 · DirectX 11 · 60 GB storage.
Recommended
Windows 10/11 64-bit · Core i7-7700 or Ryzen 5 3600 · 16 GB RAM · GTX 1060 6 GB or RX 580 · SSD · 100 GB storage.
Yes. The playable scenarios do not require an entry fee. Purchases focus on cosmetics and convenience, including randomized cosmetic offerings.
Yes. The official website distributes a NetEase PC launcher, which PlayBound prefers over Steam.
Scenario-specific progress and worlds follow seasonal settlement rules, while selected currencies, cosmetics and account unlocks persist or transfer.
Cross-platform support exists, but region, server and scenario compatibility still determine whether friends can join one another.