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Once Human capsule

Once Human

Once Human is a multiplayer open-world 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.

Free to PlayMostly Positive(3,233)
Free to PlaySurvivalMultiplayer
Starry StudioJul 9, 2024

Quick text summary

Once Human scored 68/100 on Steam Analyser — Solid for a Steam capsule. Top priority fix: [genre_clarity] Introduce a subtle visual cue referencing the open-world survival or base-building aspect, such as a constructed structure or cooperative figures in the background, to differentiate from pure action RPG capsules.

Capsule scores by dimension

  • Genre Clarity: 6/10
  • Title Readability: 7/10
  • Contrast & Color: 7/10
  • Uniqueness & Polish: 7/10
  • Brand Consistency: 7/10
  • Composition: 7/10

Priority fixes

  1. [genre_clarity] Introduce a subtle visual cue referencing the open-world survival or base-building aspect, such as a constructed structure or cooperative figures in the background, to differentiate from pure action RPG capsules.
  2. [contrast_color] Increase the value separation between the character and the dark background elements by adding a stronger rim light or a subtle vignette pushing background elements darker to improve silhouette clarity at tiny sizes.
  3. [uniqueness_polish] Incorporate a unique visual element that communicates the post-apocalyptic mutation or territory-building USP, making the capsule more genre-specific and harder to mistake for a generic dark action game.
  4. [composition] Reduce the density of edge-hugging dark monster details to give the composition more breathing room at small sizes and prevent the frame from collapsing into undifferentiated darkness during quick scrolling.

Store copy priority fixes

  1. [hook_strength] Replace 'you wake up in the middle of nowhere' with a specific hook about the Stardust mechanic or a unique consequence of the post-apocalyptic setting (e.g., 'Stardust corrupts everything—food, water, your mind. Survive not just the wilderness, but your own degrading sanity.').
  2. [uniqueness] Expand the Stardust pollution mechanic into a 1-2 sentence explanation of how it differentiates the survival loop (e.g., 'Unlike other survival games, every resource you consume risks your mental stability, forcing constant risk-reward decisions').
  3. [tone_match] Remove casual asides ('Did I mention accessories?') and rewrite the weapons section in a tone consistent with the post-apocalyptic survival framing to strengthen atmospheric cohesion.
  4. [audience_targeting] Add explicit clarity about server scale and faction politics (e.g., 'Join one of [faction names], compete in large-scale territory wars, or survive solo against all') to differentiate between co-op and competitive play styles.

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Steam app ID: 2139460