One Hour One Life

by Jason Rohrer

The Developer Says...

A multiplayer survival game of parenting and civilization building. Get born to another player as your mother. Live an entire life in one hour. Have babies of your own in the form of other players. Leave a legacy for the next generation as you help to rebuild civilization from scratch.

Keywords

Survival through parenting
Civilization building across generations
Procedural family lineage and legacy
Cooperative community and resource management
Permadeath and constant regeneration
Crafting and skill progression
Narrative emergent from player interactions

Players Like...

❤ You Take on the Role of a Newborn Baby

The game places you in the role of a newborn baby, born to another player acting as your mother. You start the game entirely dependent on your mother or other caregivers to provide for your basic needs, such as food and clothing.

❤ You Live a Complete Life Cycle in One Hour

Each minute in the game represents a passing year, so you must live an entire life cycle within the span of one hour. This fast-paced experience requires you to quickly learn essential survival skills and contribute to the growth of a collective civilization.

❤ Caring for and Raising the Next Generation

As you grow older, you may have the opportunity to become a parent yourself, taking on the responsibility of caring for the next generation of players. This cycle of parenting and legacy-building is a core part of the game's appeal, as you can witness the impact of your actions on the larger community.

❤ Collaborative Efforts to Rebuild Civilization

The game world starts as a vast, untamed wilderness, and you and other players must work together to rebuild civilization from scratch. Through collaborative efforts, you can unlock and master various technologies, from basic tools and farming to more advanced metalworking and transportation networks.

❤ Managing Finite Resources to Prevent Collapse

The game's resources are finite and can be depleted over time. You and your fellow players must work together to manage and conserve these resources, plan for the future, and prevent the inevitable collapse of your hard-won achievements.

❤ Emergent Storytelling and Emotional Experiences

Each player's life is unique, shaped by the choices they make, the relationships they form, and the events that unfold around them. These personal narratives often contain poignant moments of triumph, tragedy, and bittersweet legacies, which players frequently share through the game's reviews.

❤ Steep Learning Curve Encourages Mastery and Community

Mastering the game's complex crafting system and learning a wide range of skills can present a significant challenge for new players. However, this steep learning curve encourages you to persevere, learn from your mistakes, and become a valuable resource for newer players, fostering a supportive community.

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