Underplayed Gems

Human Resource Machine (2015)

Human Resource Machine cover
Developer
Tomorrow Corporation
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.7 of 5, 4,669 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A whimsical, brain-teasing office simulation where you solve logic puzzles by programming tiny workers, with a dry sense of humor and a gentle learning curve.

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What players say

Players say it is a puzzle game that teaches low-level programming concepts like pointers and linked lists, but warn it is extremely difficult and not for everyone. Some find the dual optimization goals frustrating and note the game is short.

Screenshots

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