Games like Human Resource Machine

This is a logic puzzle game where players program office workers to automate tasks. It offers a simple, visual approach to programming concepts.

94% positive from 4,664 · 2015 · 8% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $3.40 (2024-08-14)

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Six games like Human Resource Machine

while True: learn()

91% positive from 8,134 reviews20197% finish itDeck Verified

Puzzle simulation game where you build a cat-to-human speech recognition system using visual programming. It teaches machine learning concepts through a fun, brain-engaging loop.

What players likedPlayers praise this charming puzzle game for making machine learning concepts approachable and fun, wrapped in a cool cyber cat aesthetic.

The catchRepetitive sorting puzzles that teach almost nothing about real machine learning.

Both are tagged Programming, Education and Puzzle.

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7 Billion Humans

94% positive from 2,112 reviews20185% finish itDeck Verified

This is a puzzle game where players program office workers to solve problems. It features a parallel programming language and a challenging, brain-bending feel.

The catchThe drag and drop code editor is clunky, with no hotkeys and no copying single lines.

Both are tagged Programming, Education and Puzzle.

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The Farmer Was Replaced

95% positive from 4,265 reviews20251% finish itDeck Playable

A programming simulation game where you automate farming with Python-like code. The core loop involves writing scripts to manage resources and unlock technology.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, satisfying, and addictive programming puzzle game, akin to learning Python fundamentals with visual feedback.

The catchquickly turns into an idle waiting game

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Simulation.

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Opus Magnum

97% positive from 3,645 reviews201714% finish itDeck Playable

Opus Magnum is an open-ended puzzle game where players design alchemical machines. It features a core loop of programming arms and tracks to transmute elements, offering a challenging and creative experience.

What players likedPlayers praise this Zachtronics game as a programming-like puzzle experience with endless optimization and high replayability.

The catchThe editor lacks copy-paste and step-by-step rewind, making solutions tedious to debug.

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Simulation.

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TIS-100

97% positive from 2,588 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

A puzzle game where players rewrite assembly code to repair a parallel computer. It features competitive optimization and sandbox creation with an 80s computer manual aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers say it's like old-school programming or puzzles, and they praise its ability to teach assembly language.

The catchThere is no in game tutorial, so learning the system means reading an external manual.

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Simulation.

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SHENZHEN I/O

95% positive from 2,251 reviews20162% finish itDeck Playable

A circuit design and assembly programming puzzle game. Players build and code devices with a challenging, technical feel.

What players likedPlayers praise the challenging, satisfying puzzles and the engaging solitaire minigame, reminiscent of real-world engineering.

The catchThere is no in-game tutorial, just a 47 page PDF manual you must read first.

Both are tagged Programming, Puzzle and Simulation.

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More about Human Resource Machine

What players liked

Players praise this game as a challenging, Sokoban-like puzzle game that rewards those who enjoy programming and optimization.

The catch

The clunky drag and drop interface, not the puzzles, is what makes it a chore.

Reviews: 94% positive from 4,664
Released: 2015
Finish it: 8% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $14.99 $7.49 -50% · Lowest ever $3.40 (2024-08-14)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 94% positive, but with 4,664 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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