Comparison

Once Human vs Plunder Panic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Once Human

Embark on a multiplayer survival adventure in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by an alien substance. Team up with friends to battle monstrous creatures, build a sanctuary, and uncover the truth behind the world's collapse. Harness supernatural powers to fight, rebuild, or dominate.

Highlights
  • Multiplayer open-world survival
  • Post-apocalyptic setting
  • Base building and customization
  • Battle monstrous aberrations
  • Harness supernatural powers
  • Team up with friends
  • Collect and train Deviation Pals
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Once Human is a Strange Worlds Survival Game set in a bizarre, apocalyptic world. Fight side by side with friends for survival resources, build your home territory, and overcome the terrifying unknown together as you uncover the truth behind the fall of the world. You were once human. Do you still hold the answer to what it means to be human? World Awakened They were buses, TVs, and chairs. Now they walk, speak, and stare. Scavenge or Die Old-world scrap keeps you alive. Anomalies power your gear and home. Squad Up Capture the Anomalies you defeat. Yesterday's enemy is tomorrow's ally. Craft Weapons Turn scrap and Anomaly power into hundreds of deadly, custom weapons. Build Your Home They chop wood, mine ore, and tend fields. This home runs on all of you. Become Them Shed your humanity. Fuse with defeated Anomalies and wield their power. Continuous Meta Pass Subscription Activation Instructions 1. MonthlyMeta Pass Activation Instructions --Subscription Period: 1 Month --Subscription Price: 4.99 USD per month 2. Other Rules --Payment: Charges will be deducted via the user's iTunes account. Payment is made upon user confirmation of purchase. --Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will be extended by one subscription cycle. --Cancel Renewal: To cancel renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. Operation method: From the Home page, go to [Settings] —> Tap [iTunes Store & App Store] —> Tap [Apple ID], select [View Apple ID] —> [Account Settings] —> Tap [Subscriptions], then tap [Cancel Subscription]. --NetEase Games License and Service T&c: https://protocol.unisdk.easebar.com/release/latest_v487.html --NetEase Games Privacy Policy: https://protocol.unisdk.easebar.com/release/latest_v475.html

About

Plunder Panic

Engage in thrilling pirate battles with up to 12 players, locally or online. Steal treasure, defeat rivals, and sink ships in this retro-inspired arcade action game. Explore islands, unlock items in a solo campaign, and customize your experience with various modifiers.

Highlights
  • Up to 12 player local/online multiplayer
  • Solo campaign mode with unlockables
  • 18 unique islands with dynamic effects
  • Customizable game modes and modifiers
  • Ranked online matches
  • Retro-inspired graphics and arcade action
Features
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Join two rival crews of up to 6 mates as you battle for supremacy on the high seas. Play locally or online, where teams try to steal treasure, defeat enemy captains, or sink ships to win matches. Inspired by classic SNES games and modern couch co-op games, Plunder Panic blends retro graphics, arcade action, team-based strategy, and a boatload of modify-arrs to keep even the crankiest pirates happy. Assemble yer crew, get all hands on deck, and send the scurvy competition to Davy Jones’ Locker in Plunder Panic! Plunderin' for up to 12 players! - Plunder Panic supports flexible team configurations with local, online, and AI-controlled players, making it perfect for casual parties and competitive play. Unlock Items in the Solo Campaign - Explore the treacherous, pirate-infested waters in campaign mode! Complete unique objectives across each island, unlocking new items, levels, and modify-arrs along the way. 18 Islands to Plunder - Featuring 18 unique stages, each with dynamic gameplay-altering effects! Dodge axe-throwing shopkeepers, spear-shooting Vikings, and even a ship-snapping kraken. Boatloads of Modify-arrs! Want to add more panic? We have boatloads of game modes, items, and modify-arrs to play with. There are endless combinations to explore on our high seas! The Most Dangerous Pirate - Aspire to be the top pirate in the world? Swashbuckle the competition in ranked online matches! Or prefer to conquer yer couch? Retro-inspired player awards and stats keep you earning plunder to increase your sharable bounty poster! Our Treasure Chest - Our coffers are starting to grow with indie acclaim! IndieCade Audience Choice Award, PAX Rising Showcase winner, Official selection of the Indie MEGABOOTH, Featured at SXSW, PAX East, PAX West, and PAX Rising Online.

Screenshots

Once Human4 screens
Plunder Panic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plunder Panic at 100% against Once Human's 57%. Plunder Panic also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Once Human's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 9) and chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Once Human sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Plunder Panic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plunder Panic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once Human has 17K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Once Human's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plunder Panic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Once Human ships an update monthly, Plunder Panic every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Once Human versus Plunder Panic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnce HumanPlunder Panic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better9
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#62 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB2.4 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperNETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTDWill Winn Games Inc.

Customer experience

Once Human

All ratings16,777 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews2,275 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral11.3%
Negative31.4%

Plunder Panic

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Once Human

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Network errors preventing login
  • Stuck on character creation screen
  • Persistent bugs with garage and storage

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved mobile controls and responsiveness
  • More customization options for character and base
  • Seamless cross-platform progression

Plunder Panic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Once Human

One-time16
  • Shining New Star Selection Pack$0.99
  • Abyssal Whale Dream Gift Pack$0.99
  • 60 Crystgin$0.99
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  • Shining Newbie Pack$0.99
  • 330 Crystgin$4.99
  • Meta Pass$4.99
  • Battle Pass (Advanced)$9.99
  • Battle Pass (Upgrade)$13.99
  • 1090 Crystgin$14.99
  • Golden Accord: Astral Ride$14.99
  • Reward Covenant$19.99
  • Battle Pass (Deluxe)$21.49
  • Battle Pass (Deluxe)$23.99
  • 2280 Crystgin$29.99
  • 3880 Crystgin$49.99
  • 7880 Crystgin$99.99
1 purchases

Plunder Panic

One-time1
  • Full Game$3.99

Questions

Is Once Human free?
Once Human is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plunder Panic free?
Plunder Panic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Once Human or Plunder Panic?
Plunder Panic is rated higher. Once Human averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Plunder Panic averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Once Human or Plunder Panic have ads?
Neither Once Human nor Plunder Panic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Once Human or Plunder Panic?
Once Human ships an update monthly, and Plunder Panic every 2 days. Most recently, Once Human was updated on September 27, 2026 and Plunder Panic on June 4, 2026.

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