Once Human
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Minimum
- GeForce GTX 750 Ti · Core i5-4460
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1060 6GB · Core i7-7700
- 60 fps 1080p high
- Radeon RX 6400 (~60 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Unsupported on Steam Deck · ~56 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Casual, Massively Multiplayer, Racing, RPG, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
- Release
- Jul 9, 2024
- Developer
- Starry Studio
- Publisher
- Starry Studio, NetEase Games
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.
Open WorldSurvivalFree to PlayMultiplayerActionOpen World Survival CraftCo-opExplorationBuildingCrafting
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What you need for Once Human
Once Human needs about a Radeon RX 6400 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Core i7-11700K |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | Arc A770 16GB | Ryzen 5 5500 |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Once Human →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 60 | 42 | 25 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 84 | 59 | 35 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 126 | 88 | 53 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 138 | 97 | 58 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 150 | 105 | 63 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 156 | 109 | 66 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 174 | 122 | 73 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 177 | 124 | 74 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 207 | 145 | 87 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 261 | 183 | 110 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 291 | 204 | 122 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 273 | 164 |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 284 | 170 |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 271 |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Once Human system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit Operating System |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-4460 / Snapdragon® X | Intel Core i7-7700 / Snapdragon® X2 Elite |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 750ti 4G / AMD Radeon RX550 / Qualcomm® Adreno X1 GPU | Nvidia GTX 1060 6G / AMD Radeon RX 580 2304SP / Intel ARC A380 / Qualcomm® Adreno X2 GPU |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 100 GB | 100 GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Notes | SSD is highly recommended | SSD is highly recommended |
Source: Steam.
Once Human on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Unsupported on Steam Deck
Steam Deck · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
Steam Machine · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
SteamOS · unsupported
- ✗SteamOS does not support
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 56 ultra | Unsupported on Steam Deck |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 46 ultra | Meets recommended |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 53 ultra | Meets recommended |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Meets recommended |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 47 ultra | Meets recommended |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 2
- Steam achievements
- 36
- Features
- Multi-playerMMOPvPOnline PvPCo-opOnline Co-opFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsIn-App PurchasesDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportFamily Sharing
- Languages (10)
- English, Simplified Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Russian
Full audio: English, Simplified Chinese
Latest news & patches
- 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 23)Patch2026-09-24
- Special Notes on Beastmaster Beast Whistle Feature and Future Optimization PlansPatch2026-09-23
- 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 21)Patch2026-09-22
- 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 20)Patch2026-09-20
- 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 19)Patch2026-09-20
- 3.0.6 Bug Fixes (September 17)2026-09-17
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Once Human run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 meets Once Human's recommended spec. We estimate ~60 fps at 1080p high (range 48–72, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. For 60 fps at 1440p, use the low preset (~42 fps on high). Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Once Human run on Steam Deck?
No. Valve rates Once Human Unsupported on Steam Deck: some or all of it doesn't work on the device, so our estimate only matters if that changes. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~56 fps on the ultra preset (range 45–67, medium confidence, ±20%). Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Once Human at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or faster: ~61 fps (range 49–73, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a Radeon RX 6400 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3060 12GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Once Human by brand.
Can I run Once Human on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~78 fps (range 62–94, medium confidence, ±20%). The slowest one that meets the minimum spec, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU, gets ~82 fps at 1080p low. Once Human on the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Once Human need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 8 GB of RAM minimum and 16 GB recommended for Once Human.
How much storage does Once Human take?
Once Human needs 100 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam, and the publisher says an SSD is required. The minimum operating system is Windows 10 64-bit Operating System.