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24 alternatives to Human Resource Machine

A programming game from the creators of Little Inferno

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Human Resource Machine launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    Starbot▲74

    A cute indie game based off of The Little Prince

    2015 · gamejolt.com · its alternatives →

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    Brain games for job seekers

    2017 · jobflare.io · its alternatives →

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    The game for little programmers

    2015 · exploratoriumstore.com · its alternatives →

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    A conversation-based narrative game

    2016 · messenger.com · its alternatives →

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    An open-world text adventure in a transhumanist solar system

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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    Build incredible machines in a multiplayer sandbox

    2016 · axolotgames.com · its alternatives →

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    Build the best computer, from stone tools to your own chips

    18d ago · thecomputergame.com · its alternatives →

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    Anagram▲84

    A modern take on a classic game.

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    A learning game for Startup Class by Sam Altman

    2014 · its alternatives →

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    Escape a cold, inhumane factory and free yourself!

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    A game focused on a deeper analysis of homelessness

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    A game in which you build and maintain factories.

    2015 · factorio.com · its alternatives →

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    Personality insights via scientific games

    2014 · tidepool.co · its alternatives →

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    From the creators of the Shadowrun Series!

    2015 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Tynker▲95

    Game Worlds for Kids to Learn Programming

    2015 · tynker.com · its alternatives →

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    An autobiography told through a series of interactive games

    2015 · alexkalopsia.itch.io · its alternatives →

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    Besiege▲69

    Create war machines da Vinci-style

    2015 · spiderlinggames.com · its alternatives →

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    A tycoon game for running your own software company.

    2015 · store.steampowered.com · its alternatives →

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    A fully cooperative tabletop game for 2-4 players

    2016 · its alternatives →

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    An atmospheric 2D adventure game based on the myths

    2015 · morteshka.com · its alternatives →

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    Analogue game for digital minds

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    An RPG with random generated elements.

    2015 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    Interviews and play testing with designers and publishers

    2016 · happymittengames.com · its alternatives →

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    Chasm▲71

    A procedurally-generated Metroidvania-style platformer.

    2015 · chasmgame.com · its alternatives →

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