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Human Resource MachineVSI hate this game

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

Human Resource Machine

Human Resource Machine

Quality
88Popularity
28Value
76
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 20 hours
−81% $2.86
Buy Now
VS
I hate this game

I hate this game

Quality
74Popularity
27Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$1.99
Buy Now

Winner

Human Resource Machine wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

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

11
Human Resource Machine
11 of 14 metrics
I hate this game
3 of 14 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

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

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.86 -
$1.99 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$2.59 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-81% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
79 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
78/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
94.7% positive Wins
93% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
3.3K Wins
2.4K -
Positive Steam Reviews
3.1K Wins
2.3K -
Negative Steam Reviews
174 -
170 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
18 Wins
3 -
Steam Recommendations
3.2K Wins
2.4K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
16
16
Supported Languages
19 languages Wins
2 languages -
Release Date
Oct 2015 -
Mar 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeHuman Resource Machine

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

Wait for SaleI hate this game

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

Statistics Over Time

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

Time Range:
Human Resource Machine
I hate this game

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

Human Resource Machine

Human Resource Machine

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −81% $2.86Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +7% $3.05View
Steam
Steam +424% $14.99View
I hate this game

I hate this game

1 Store
Steam
Steam$1.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Human Resource Machine

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

95% positive (3,254 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 78/100 — generally favorable from critics
3,254 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

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

$2.86 — very accessible price
81% off — massive discount
Historical low: $2.02 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-21% minor player decrease
15 concurrent players — niche audience

I hate this game

Quality

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

93% positive (2,444 reviews) — very positive reception
2,444 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$1.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHuman Resource MachineI hate this game
Release Date
October 15, 2015
March 7, 2019
Developers
Tomorrow Corporation
Pixel Error
Publishers
Tomorrow Corporation
Pixel Error
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Achievements
16
16

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Human Resource Machine

No PC requirements data available

I hate this game

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 or later
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz i5
  • Memory: 1024 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Dedicated graphics card with 512MB of RAM, at least 1280x720
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 250 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: Savvy and sense of humor

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Human Resource Machine or I hate this game?

Human Resource Machine won the comparison against I hate this game 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 Human Resource Machine worth buying over I hate this game?

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. Human Resource Machine currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC

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