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Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.
Human Resource Machine is a programming, puzzle and indie game
developed and published by Tomorrow Corporation.
Released on October 15th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 4,408 reviews of which 4,137 were positive and 271 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam, but you can find it for 2.89€ on Eneba.
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Windows
- OS: XP or later
- Processor: 1.5Ghz CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: graphics card that supports Shader Model 2.0 or greater
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 200 MB available space
MacOS
- OS: OSX 10.7 or later (Compatible with macOS Catalina)
- Processor: 1.5Ghz CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1
- Storage: 200 MB available space
Linux
- Processor: 1.5Ghz CPU
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: graphics card that supports OpenGL 2.1
- Storage: 200 MB available space
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A game that essentially kickstarted my programming career. A little over a decade and some 5 YoE in the industry later, I still think about this game:) - obviously, the game is great and I recommended it more than a few times to people wanting to dip their toes into programming. Thank you, Tomorrow Corporation, for helping shape the rest of my life!
I just finished all the levels in *Human Resource Machine*. I definitely recommend this game, but with one important disclaimer: it probably isn't for everyone. If you enjoy mathematics, programming, or automation, you'll likely have a great time with it. If not, it might end up being more frustrating than fun. What I found especially interesting and exciting about the game is that it doesn't just cover basic concepts like `if-else` statements and loops. It also introduces lower-level programming concepts such as pointers and linked lists in a surprisingly accessible way. The UI is excellent, and some of the puzzles are genuinely challenging. For me, the hardest level was **Prime Factor**. It took me more than two hours to finally beat it, but the sense of achievement afterwards was incredible. My biggest complaint, however, is the execution speed. Even when running at full speed, programs with a large number of steps can still take a long time to finish. There were many situations where I already knew the earlier part of my solution was correct and only needed to debug the later sections, but every time I had to sit through the entire program slowly executing the previous steps before I could test the part I wanted to fix. That waiting time added up and made debugging feel unnecessarily tedious. As for optimization, I think the game could have included another challenge category based on **floor efficiency**. Besides optimizing for instruction count and execution speed, it would be interesting if players were also encouraged to complete levels using a limited amount of floor space or meet a target floor-space requirement. I think that would add another layer of strategy and significantly increase the replay value of the game.
Human Resource Machine is another one of those games that is secretly — or maybe not so secretly — about programming. What makes it special is how approachable and playful it feels. Instead of throwing code at you directly, it teaches assembly-like logic through small office-themed puzzles, simple commands, and a very charming presentation. At first, everything seems easy and almost toy-like. You move boxes, follow instructions, and slowly learn how the game’s logic works. But the further you go, the more demanding the puzzles become. Finishing the whole game definitely requires some effort, patience, and a willingness to think like a programmer. I can easily imagine that people with no programming background might bounce off after a few levels, especially once the puzzles become more abstract and complicated. That said, the moment when your solution finally works is extremely satisfying. Watching your little worker execute the exact sequence you built, especially after struggling with a tricky problem, gives the game a really rewarding feeling. It manages to make low-level programming concepts surprisingly fun. I played Human Resource Machine quite a long time ago, so I do not remember every detail perfectly, but my overall impression is very positive. It is clever, funny, educational, and genuinely challenging. It may not be for everyone, but if you enjoy logic puzzles, problem solving, or programming — even just a little — this is absolutely worth trying. Verdict: a smart and satisfying programming puzzle game that teaches you assembly-style thinking in a fun and accessible way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Human Resource Machine is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
No, Human Resource Machine is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.
Yes, Human Resource Machine received 4,137 positive votes out of a total of 4,408 achieving an impressive rating of 9.03.
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Human Resource Machine was developed and published by Tomorrow Corporation.
Yes, Human Resource Machine is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Human Resource Machine is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Human Resource Machine is playable and fully supported on Linux.
Yes, Human Resource Machine is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, Human Resource Machine is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, Human Resource Machine does not support VR.
Human Resource Machine is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for Human Resource Machine. Explore additional content available for Human Resource Machine on Steam.
No, Human Resource Machine does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Human Resource Machine does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Human Resource Machine is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Human Resource Machine.
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