Choose Human Resource Machine
Choose Human Resource Machine if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,452 Steam reviews back the pick.
Human Resource Machine vs Crayon Computer
Human Resource Machine and Crayon Computer both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. Human Resource Machine (2015) is 9 years older than Crayon Computer (2024). Crayon Computer is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Human Resource Machine (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Crayon Computer
Choose Crayon Computer if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 73% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crayon Computer launched in 2024.
Both Human Resource Machine and Crayon Computer sit in Simulation 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 |  Crayon Computer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (1,452 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tomorrow Corporation | Artless Games |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
- Human Resource Machine (2015) is 9 years older than Crayon Computer (2024).
- Crayon Computer is currently ~73% cheaper on Steam than Human Resource Machine (3.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Human Resource Machine is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Crayon Computer has no Deck rating yet.
Human Resource Machine vs Crayon Computer — FAQ
- Should I play Human Resource Machine or Crayon Computer first?
- If you want chronology, Human Resource Machine (2015) came out before Crayon Computer (2024). 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 Crayon Computer similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.
- Does Human Resource Machine run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Human Resource Machine is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Crayon Computer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.