Choose Human Resource Machine
Choose Human Resource Machine if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.2% positive across 1,452 reviews.
Human Resource Machine vs A=B
Human Resource Machine and A=B both land in Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Indie games on Steam. Human Resource Machine (2015) is 7 years older than A=B (2022). Human Resource Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than A=B (90.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose A=B
Choose A=B if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. A=B launched in 2022.
Both Human Resource Machine and A=B sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Human Resource Machine |  A=B | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (1,452 reviews) | 90.8% positive (206 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tomorrow Corporation | Artless Games |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Human Resource Machine (2015) is 7 years older than A=B (2022).
- Human Resource Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than A=B (90.8% positive).
- A=B is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Human Resource Machine (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Human Resource Machine is Deck Verified, A=B is Deck Playable.
Human Resource Machine vs A=B — FAQ
- Which is better, Human Resource Machine or A=B?
- On Steam reviews Human Resource Machine scores higher (93.2% positive) than A=B (90.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Human Resource Machine is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Human Resource Machine or A=B first?
- If you want chronology, Human Resource Machine (2015) came out before A=B (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Human Resource Machine and A=B similar?
- They overlap on Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.