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EXAPUNKSVSHuman Resource Machine

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

EXAPUNKS

EXAPUNKS

Quality
77Popularity
26Value
78
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
−96% $0.81
Buy
VS
Human Resource Machine

Human Resource Machine

CasualIndieSimulationSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackSandbox +13
Quality
88Popularity
29Value
67
KinguinBest price· Kinguin · Key marketplace
Likely ends in 1 day
−66% $5.16
Buy

Winner

Human Resource Machine wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Buy on Kinguin
6
EXAPUNKS
6 of 13 metrics
Human Resource Machine
7 of 13 metrics
7

Head-to-head metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.81 Wins
$5.16 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$0.59 Wins
$2.02 -
Best Current Discount
-96% Wins
-66% -
Sales Frequency
112 price changes -
183 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & user reception
Metacritic
N/A -
78/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
96.4% positive Wins
94.6% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
1.4K -
3.3K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
3.1K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
50 Wins
177 -
Popularity
Community & activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
10 -
16 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.3K -
3.2K Wins
Features
Features & content
Achievements
16
16
Supported Languages
1 language -
19 languages Wins
Release Date
Oct 2018 Wins
Oct 2015 -
GameValio recommendation
MaybeEXAPUNKS

Not urgent, but worth watching: it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

MaybeHuman Resource Machine

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics over time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time range:
EXAPUNKS
Human Resource Machine

Player count trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review score trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review volume trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

EXAPUNKS

EXAPUNKS

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −96% $0.81Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +37% $1.11View
Steam
Steam$19.99View
Human Resource Machine

Human Resource Machine

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −66% $5.16Buy
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +2% $5.27View
Steam
Steam +191% $14.99View

EXAPUNKS

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience: general consensus is positive.

96% positive (1,378 reviews): overwhelmingly positive
1,378 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now: fair price for the content.

$0.81: very accessible price
96% off: deep discount
Historical low: $0.59: room for better deals

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base: community is quiet.

Players up 38% in recent days
18 concurrent players: niche audience

Human Resource Machine

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (3,288 reviews): very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100: generally favorable from critics
3,288 reviews: solid data foundation

Value

Average price: a good time if there's an active discount.

$5.16: very accessible price
66% off: solid discount

Popularity

Low popularity: few active players and little community discussion.

Players up 7% in recent days
15 concurrent players: niche audience
Game detailsEXAPUNKSHuman Resource Machine
Release date
October 22, 2018
October 15, 2015
Developers
Zachtronics
Tomorrow Corporation
Publishers
Zachtronics
Tomorrow Corporation
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
16
16

EXAPUNKS

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3840 x 2160
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 660 MB available space

Human Resource Machine

No PC requirements data available
Which is better: EXAPUNKS or Human Resource Machine?

Human Resource Machine won the comparison against EXAPUNKS based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is EXAPUNKS worth buying over Human Resource Machine?

Based on the metrics, Human Resource Machine won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. EXAPUNKS currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Oct 13, 2026, 10:33 AM UTC

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