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Once Human Brings Console-Style Adventure to Your iPhone

by NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

This app delivers a surprisingly deep open-world experience right on your phone. If you enjoy exploration games with rich visuals and creature collecting mechanics, it's worth checking out. Just be aware that controller support isn't available yet, which is a common request from players.

My Full Experience

I've been playing Once Human for about three weeks now, and it's one of those mobile games that genuinely surprises you with its scope. The world feels expansive, with detailed environments that remind me of console RPGs – think vibrant forests, eerie ruins, and creatures that actually behave like living things rather than scripted props. I usually play during my commute, and it's perfect for shorter sessions where I just want to explore or complete a quick mission. That said, there are some rough edges. The biggest complaint from the community – and I've experienced this too – is the lack of controller support. Playing against PC users who have keyboard/mouse advantages can feel unbalanced at times. Also, some players report occasional network drops or texture loading issues, though personally I've only had minor lag during peak hours. The art style is a definite highlight – it's colorful without being childish, and the creature designs are imaginative without copying other franchises. It runs smoothly on my iPhone 13, though iPad users have mentioned more frequent crashes. If the devs can iron out these performance issues and add controller compatibility, this could easily become a top-tier mobile title.

Key Features

  • Massive open world with dynamic weather and day/night cycles
  • Creature collection and evolution system with deep customization
  • Cross-play support with PC version (with some balance concerns)

Why Users Love It

Immersive console-like experience on mobile
Regular content updates and engaged developers

Perfect for: Perfect for mobile gamers who want a deep, console-style adventure without being tied to their TV.

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Deranged_badger
Jun 26, 2025

Love the game. May not have played to much but what I’ve played has been fun. Just seeing if it would be possible to request either Bluetooth controller or backbone controller support Backbone support Love the game. May not have played to much but what I’ve played has been fun. Just seeing if it would be possible to request either Bluetooth controller or backbone controller support

Killusama18
Jun 26, 2025

Very good game I only wish I could use a controller to play like a backbone o the ps5 controller or something 😂😂 Backbone Very good game I only wish I could use a controller to play like a backbone o the ps5 controller or something 😂😂

Bmelvinn
Jul 5, 2025

I never play games like this but I’ve been hooked ever since it came out. However I am having some issues. I keep constantly getting a network connection error as well experiencing lag and blurry textures. Wow . I never play games like this but I’ve been hooked ever since it came out. However I am having some issues. I keep constantly getting a network connection error as well experiencing lag and blurry textures.

GameCreamer69
Jun 26, 2025

I love this game and decided to get it on my phone as well I play with a backbone controller and would love to have it able to connect so I can enjoy my game while seeing my screen fully Please add controller support I love this game and decided to get it on my phone as well I play with a backbone controller and would love to have it able to connect so I can enjoy my game while seeing my screen fully

Lightxv.
Jun 26, 2025

I have nothing bad to say about this game 10/10, you guys did a wonderful job porting over this to mobile. The only issue I have is that we are playing against pc players with no control support. Adding it would make a lot of people’s experience 100x better. Please devs this is the only thing it’s missing for mobile players. PLEASE ADD I have nothing bad to say about this game 10/10, you guys did a wonderful job porting over this to mobile. The only issue I have is that we are playing against pc players with no control support. Adding it would make a lot of people’s experience 100x better. Please devs this is the only thing it’s missing for mobile players.

App Details

Developer

NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Platform

ios

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

9/6/2025