Choose Human Resource Machine
Choose Human Resource Machine if you want a Simulation 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 Code World
Human Resource Machine and Code World 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 2 years older than Code World (2017). Human Resource Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Code World (68% 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 Code World
Choose Code World if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Code World launched in 2017.
Both Human Resource Machine and Code World 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 |  Code World | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Casual | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.2% positive (1,452 reviews) | 68% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Tomorrow Corporation | Fewjix |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Human Resource Machine (2015) is 2 years older than Code World (2017).
- Human Resource Machine scores higher on Steam reviews (93.2% positive) than Code World (68% positive).
- Code World is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Human Resource Machine (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Human Resource Machine is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Code World has no Deck rating yet.
Human Resource Machine vs Code World — FAQ
- Should I play Human Resource Machine or Code World first?
- If you want chronology, Human Resource Machine (2015) came out before Code World (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 Code World 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.
- Does Human Resource Machine run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Human Resource Machine is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Code World doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.