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7 Billion Humans

Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!

What works

  • Challenging and rewarding programming puzzles
  • Engaging learning tool for coding concepts
  • Humorous and charming art style and story
  • Well-polished user interface and controls
  • Good replay value with optimization challenges

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep difficulty curve for non-programmers
  • Some ui limitations (e.g. no redo, limited debugging)
  • Randomness in puzzle execution can cause frustration
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • No volume or sound settings in-game

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Signal State

  • Silicon Zeroes

  • Automachef

  • Tetrobot and Co.

  • Can of Wormholes

  • MOLEK-SYNTEZ

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like 7 Billion Humans but with less leadership over others

  • Human Resource Machine

  • while True: learn()

  • Paquerette Down the Bunburrows

  • 异常 | Exception

  • Chronoquartz

  • Paint it Back

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7 Billion Humans: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Thrill, Story. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Competition, Status.

Last update: 21/08/2026