Comparison

Amerzone vs Once Human

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

Head to head
About

Amerzone

Embark on a captivating point-and-click adventure to solve the mystery of the legendary white birds. Explore enchanting landscapes and decipher clues left by an explorer to uncover a long-lost secret.

Highlights
  • Point-and-click gameplay
  • 360° vision technology
  • High-definition graphics
  • Numerous enigmas
  • Multi-language support
  • Original author of Syberia
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Before dying, the explorer Emile Valembois tells you about the most amazing expedition of his career. This expedition was dedicated to the crazy "white bird" mystery. The first masterpiece of Benoit Sokal's adventure game THE ADVENTURE Before dying, the explorer Emile Valembois tells you about the most amazing expedition of his career. This expedition was dedicated to the crazy "white bird" mystery. He confides to the young journalist that you are, the odd mission of returning to Amzerone in order to bring back an egg that was robbed 50 years earlier… Legend has it that strange white birds are born and die in mid-flight, without ever landing. To bring this species back to life, you'll travel through enchanting landscapes, from Brittany to tropical forest. You'll have to solve the mystery of these famous white birds… You are suddenly transformed from journalist to explorer setting out for the Amerzone, chasing down any clues that Alexandre Valembois left you in his lighthouse. UNLOCK THE FULL VERSION DIRECTLY IN THE GAME THE GAME A Point&Click adventure using 360° vision technology in every scene. The game is not a copycat portage of the PC version but an adaptation for touch screens and mobile platforms. THE HIGHLIGHTS • The first adventure from the author of Syberia and Syberia 2, Benoît Sokal • The fascinating treasure trail laid out in Valembois' notebooks • High-definition graphics and cinematics • Numerous enigmas to solve • The varied and bewitching music and ambient sounds • Voices and texts are available in 5 languages (English,French,German,Italian,Spanish) DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT OUR OTHER FANTASTIC ADVENTURE GAMES! On Mac, iPad, iPhone: Amerzone The Explorer's Legacy Atlantis 2: Beyond Atlantis Atlantis 3: The New World Atlantis 4: Evolution Atlantis 5: The Secrets of Atlantis - The Sacred Legacy Aztec The Curse in the Heart of the City of Gold Dracula 1: Resurrection Dracula 2: The Last Sanctuary Dracula 3: The Path of the Dragon Dracula 4: The Shadow Of The Dragon Egypt 2: The Heliopolis Prophecy Egypt 3: The Prophecy Jules Verne's Journey to the center of the moon Jules Verne's Mystery of the Nautilus Jules Verne's Return to Mysterious Island Jules Verne's Return to Mysterious Island 2 Louvre The Messenger Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness Nostradamus The Last Prophecy Road to India Between Hell and Nirvana Versailles 2 Only on Mac: Still Life 2 - Director's Cut FOLLOW US MICROIDS On twitter.com/microids_off On facebook.com/microids On microids.com/en ANUMAN INTERACTIVE On twitter.com/anumani On facebook.com/anuman.fr On anuman-interactive.com

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

Screenshots

Amerzone4 screens
Once Human4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Once Human at 4.6 against Amerzone's 2.7. Once Human also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 21%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 22 months). Amerzone's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Amerzone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Once Human sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Once Human holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Once Human has 18K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Amerzone's written reviews are positive against 58% of Once Human's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, Once Human monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Amerzone versus Once Human: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerzoneOnce Human
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.6 (18K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews58.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings318K — better
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size649 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMicroidsNETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD

Customer experience

Amerzone

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

Once Human

All ratings17,968 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews2,346 reviews
Positive58.0%
Neutral11.2%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Amerzone

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Amerzone

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$2.99
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

Questions

Is Amerzone free?
Amerzone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Once Human free?
Once Human is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amerzone or Once Human?
Once Human is rated higher. Amerzone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Once Human averages 4.6 from 18K ratings.
Do Amerzone or Once Human have ads?
Neither Amerzone nor Once Human shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amerzone or Once Human?
Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, and Once Human monthly. Most recently, Amerzone was updated on October 23, 2026 and Once Human on October 28, 2026.

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