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Cem Boray Yıldırım · Published by GameDev.ist
Very Positive — 84% positive (496 reviews) · 11 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
A story-driven, first-person adventure game offering a cinematic experience. Embark on a journey to HaustVille, an abandoned settlement in a post-apocalyptic world. Explore your surroundings and uncover the mystery behind the disappearance of the last survivors.
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Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore the hauntingly beautiful ruins of HaustVille as you piece together the fate of its last residents in Once Alive, an immersive first-person adventure from Cem Boray Yıldırım.
About this game
Part I: THE LAST SURVIVOR
Sixteen years have passed since humanity's extinction due to a global virus outbreak. You play as James, who, along with his brother, believes they are the last survivors. However, this changes when he discovers an invitation to a survivors' base, HaustVille.
Part II: WHATEVER IT TAKES
Determined to find others, the brothers leave everything behind. After a few days, they reach HaustVille, but something feels wrong about this village.
Part III: THEY ARE GONE
"Where is everyone? What happened here?" The player must explore HaustVille to uncover the mystery behind the villagers' disappearance and learn more about the virus.
KEY FEATURES
Developed using Unreal Engine 5, utilizing cutting-edge technology for a fully immersive experience.
The entire village is waiting to be explored. And every place has a story to tell.
Discover the past through environmental storytelling, speech echoes, and objects left behind by other survivors.
A hostile world awaits, where the virus has not only decimated the population but made animals more aggressive. Caution is essential in the wilderness.
Experience cinematic cutscenes that intensify the narrative.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 8 or higher
- Processor: New Intel i3 or old Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1650 4GB / AMD RX 570 4GB
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Graphics Mode: FHD (1080p), Low Quality, 40fps Upscaler: FSR Balanced
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Once Alive v1.2.8 is Live!
Hi everyone!It’s been a while since the last update. I’ve actually been focusing on creating my second game.Yes, your support for Once Alive has given me the opportunity to work full-time on another game project. I’m incredibly grateful for that, and hopefully, my next game will arrive in 2027. If you’d like to hear about what I’m working on next, please follow Once Alive or my developer page on Steam. \But enough about that for now.Once Alive released on consoles on August 28, and in the meantime, a number of improvements were made to the game.v1.2.8 Patch NotesBug fixesReduced texture streaming timesFixed cutscene audio/video synchronization issuesImproved gamepad supportLighting overhaulImproved text and control accessibilityImproved character controls and camera feelMinor environmental audio improvementsReduced loading timesI hope you enjoy the update!Thank you for your ongoing support.-Cem BorayRead full article on Community Announcements (cemborayyildirim)AnnouncementsOfficial
80% OFF: Once Alive Anniversary Sale and Mini Documentary!
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a full year since you first stepped into Haustville.To celebrate, we are offering the game at a whopping 80% discount!Along with the sale, you can also see early development footage, a very brief trailer of the potential sequel and a personal message to all the wonderful people who have spent their time on Once Alive.Save 80% on Once Alive and also check out HELL OF FEAR: Mind Breach, a sci-fi immersive sim. and survival horror game that will launch on December 5th, 2025.Once Alive is 80% off and the cake isn’t a lie!It’s the mansion in HaustVille, if you couldn’t figure it out. 😒 Thousands played, and millions watched. it's been an incredible year. I honestly feel like if an apocalypse ever hits, we should all just move into the same city and survive together!I originally planned a sequel that would revisit the same timeline, but this time from Daniel’s perspective. After thoroughly thinking it through, I realized I’d need a much larger development team to truly match that vision, so that idea is on the shelf for now.I haven’t watched playthroughs or read comments in a long time. With everything I’ve learned since launch, I constantly think, “I could’ve done that better.”While the story won't continue right now, there’s still exciting news about Once Alive on the way, and I know I’ll return to this world someday.Thank you to everyone who’s been part of this journey.Read full article on Community Announcements (Gamedevist)AnnouncementsOfficial
🏆 Help Us Win a Steam Award!
🏆 Help Us Win a Steam Award!Dear Players,Thank you for your unwavering support! This year, \ is eligible for the Steam Awards, and we would be honored to have your nomination! 🙏🌟 Our Dedication to the ExperienceRapid iteration based on community feedbackContinuous polishing of art, gameplay, and performanceReworking old systems and adding new mechanicsIf you feel this persistence deserves to be seen, please nominate us for the Labor of Love award.🗳️ How to VoteIf you are willing to support us, please go to the Nominate Section at the top of this announcement (or on the Store Page).Please nominate us for:Labor of Love❤️ Your Support Means EverythingEvery single vote fuels our passion to keep creating, updating, and perfecting the game.Whether it's a nomination or a review on the store page, we appreciate you being part of our community.Thank you for being with us. Let's make a splash at the Steam Awards together! 🚀Read full article on Community Announcements (GamerskyGames)AnnouncementsOfficial
v1.0.0 is Live!
New Language Additions to the Game: Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese Japanese Korean Note: To view the Traditional Chinese language in the game, please set your Windows language to Traditional Chinese. Minor bug fixes and minor performance improvements Next Update Plans: In the next update, I plan to add Linux support and introduce badges to the game. Thank you for your ongoing support! -Cem BorayRead full article on Community Announcements (GamerskyGames)Patch NotesOfficial
v0.9.9.98 is Live!
-Implementing Steam Achievements -Fixing minor bugs -Small improvements to performance Thank you for your ongoing support... -CemRead full article on Community Announcements (cemborayyildirim)
