Choose Human Resource Machine
Choose Human Resource Machine if you want a Simulation 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 InfiniPicross
Human Resource Machine and InfiniPicross both land in Indie, Casual 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 share Indie, Casual on Steam. Human Resource Machine (2015) is 2 years older than InfiniPicross (2017). Human Resource Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than InfiniPicross (53.1% 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 InfiniPicross
Choose InfiniPicross if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. InfiniPicross launched in 2017.
Both Human Resource Machine and InfiniPicross sit in Indie and Casual 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 |  InfiniPicross | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (1,452 reviews) | 53.1% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tomorrow Corporation | Reverse Impact |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Human Resource Machine (2015) is 2 years older than InfiniPicross (2017).
- Human Resource Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than InfiniPicross (53.1% positive).
- InfiniPicross is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Human Resource Machine (1.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Human Resource Machine is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; InfiniPicross has no Deck rating yet.
Human Resource Machine vs InfiniPicross — FAQ
- Should I play Human Resource Machine or InfiniPicross first?
- If you want chronology, Human Resource Machine (2015) came out before InfiniPicross (2017). 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 InfiniPicross similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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. InfiniPicross doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.