Human Resource Machine Deluxe
Nintendo Switch · 2020
About this game
Human Resource Machine takes the idea of an office as a soulless and automated space in its more literal sense.
After choosing from a few character models, the game introduces its mechanics by describing the main character as "a good instruction follower".
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Indeed, this is a game about creating algorithms for the protagonist to follow, that is, this is a game about programming.
To do this the game give the player an increasing pool of instructions common to any programming language.
From the "inbox" and "outbox" commands to manage the inputs and output, to mathematical commands like "sub" and "add" going through other commands like "jump to" or "copyto" and "copyfrom", the player has to literally build a program that the protagonist will follow in order to complete the task given in each level.
In addition to this, every level offers two challenges that consist on a) building the instruction set in less than a given number of instructions and b) completing the level in less than a given number of movements.
And, if the player considers that the base levels are not difficult enough, the game also includes non-mandatory levels with more complex objectives.
Being, a Tomorrow Corporation game, their signature doll-like cartoon graphic style is present too.
And so is their usual artistic commentary on modern production and consumption models, this time, obviously, as an analogy between subordinate work and computer programs.
About Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch became one of the best-selling consoles of all time thanks to its hybrid handheld/docked design. Its cartridge-based physical format (as opposed to discs) has made complete-in-box collecting popular again, with certain limited print runs and Nintendo-published exclusives already commanding a premium on the secondhand market just a few years after release.
Gamevaro tracks Human Resource Machine Deluxe for Nintendo Switch with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Market values by condition
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Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Loose / Item only | NTSC-U | €90.53 |
| 2026-06-24 | Loose / Item only | PAL | €102.95 |
| 2026-06-23 | Item only | NTSC-J | €90.13 |
| 2026-05-17 | Item only | NTSC-J | €42.76 |
| 2026-05-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-J | €48.30 |
| 2026-05-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-J | €54.72 |
| 2026-05-17 | Graded New | NTSC-J | €60.20 |
| 2026-05-17 | Box Only | NTSC-J | €19.25 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Human Resource Machine Deluxe , suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Human Resource Machine Deluxe worth?
Human Resource Machine Deluxe for Nintendo Switch is currently worth €102.95 loose. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Human Resource Machine Deluxe rare?
Human Resource Machine Deluxe has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo Switch titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Human Resource Machine Deluxe ?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. These are tracked as separate market values because the price gap between them can be significant, especially for older releases.
Is Human Resource Machine Deluxe worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of Human Resource Machine Deluxe is currently worth €102.95 loose, versus €90.53 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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