Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina)
Two Falls (Nishu Takuatshina)
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Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination
Developer Finnegan Motors
A literary machination about corporations, conspiracies, and the unspeakable horrors you’ll commit for minimum wage. From the Steam store page
88 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 19, 2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
90
LovedLoved
53 positive · 6 negative
95% range 80–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 5 | 0 | 23 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
54 of 60 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
90% recommend · 53 yes, 6 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 59 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (68 of 74 positive).
Players praise the game's dark, thought-provoking story and writing. [1][2][3] Some reviewers note the game is a text-heavy visual novel with puzzles. [4][5][6] A few players criticize linearity, one-dimensional characters, or technical issues. [7][8][9]
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Representative posts
- [7]
Enjoyed the game. However, I have some gropes to pick with it. The idea itself was really good. I love the format and the characters, but many of the characters feel too one dimentional. Every character acted exactly how you expected them to be from the moment you meet them. Without jumping into spoilers, no character surprised me except the LAST character we offically meet. The mid sections of the game feel more …
- [1]
I've literally just started playing the game and expected a semi dark comedy judging by the preview screenshots. WELL OH BOY IS THIS DARK AS HELL. It got weird real fast and I cannot wait to see how much weirder it'll become. I'll probably come back and edit this once I finish the game, but so far it seems promising and ready to make me feel bad about my choices. Edit: I finished it. 9 hours of very interesting …
- [2]
Wow. Just, wow. I had no idea what to expect when I started this, and I am blown away. The topicality, the fantastic writing, the menace and the elegance of the UI: this is an independent work of art and has my respect. Interactive fiction has struggled in recent years: despite annual competitions and the dedication of devs like Emily Short, I have not played/read such a good, well coded game....ever. I am very …
- [3]
I love a game with a good story, and the story in this game is so well thought out it amazes me. IMO, it really ups the replay-ability. Discovering details later in the game shines a new light on even the first couple scenes. This game is the perfect example of horror with a purpose, not just horror for the sake of horror. It's dark, gruesome, and (in my opinion) terrifying. There isn't a ton of visuals, but I think …
- [4]
This game is one of the best I've ever experienced. It's incredibly dark yet deeply philosophical, prompting you to reconsider everything you believe about reality and the people in your life. While it’s essentially a fancy visual novel, it does include some puzzles and gameplay elements that keep things engaging. The story is absolutely worth every second spent on it. The ending I got was just spot on, and I can't …
Summarised from 34 of the 88 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination sits at 90% positive across 59 opinionated reactions from 3 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Reactions
60 of 88 · most liked firstI should have an actual post for it, huh... I'm making a game called INHUMAN RESOURCES !!! It's a short RPGMaker game for the three-week 2026 McMaster GDC game jam. It'll be available- in whatever state it's in- Thursday, March 26th!!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Review by [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34633003-Gaming-Masterpieces/lists/] Gaming Masterpieces - The greatest games of all time on Steam. Is this game a masterpiece? No, but it is quite good nevertheless. You're new to a company where rather strange things happen. Where on earth have you ended up this time? I've asked myself that question about some of the companies I've started working for in recent years. But in reality, it's never been as bad as it is in Inhuman…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →hello!!! its my birthday today ^_^ 🎂 Coincidentally, its also been exactly 6 months since i finished my first game, Inhuman Resources (in the same jam that spawned Horse Magnifier.) Needless to say, it's been the most insane year of my life, and I'm so happy and proud. Thank you for being here!! 🧡
positive · AI labelView post →Inhuman Resources hit 100 downloads!! I was expecting, like, twelve!!! I truly cannot believe the incredible blessing this game jam has been. Thank you so, so much😭😭🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
positive · AI labelView post →I've literally just started playing the game and expected a semi dark comedy judging by the preview screenshots. WELL OH BOY IS THIS DARK AS HELL. It got weird real fast and I cannot wait to see how much weirder it'll become. I'll probably come back and edit this once I finish the game, but so far it seems promising and ready to make me feel bad about my choices. Edit: I finished it. 9 hours of very interesting writing, albeit with quite a few typos that hopefully get addressed in the future.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Enjoyed the game. However, I have some gropes to pick with it. The idea itself was really good. I love the format and the characters, but many of the characters feel too one dimentional. Every character acted exactly how you expected them to be from the moment you meet them. Without jumping into spoilers, no character surprised me except the LAST character we offically meet. The mid sections of the game feel more like filler than anything else. I got 3 playthroughs done, but overall it…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wasn't sure exactly what to expect before playing, but the premise seemed right up my alley. I enjoy narrative games that pose questions related to (bio)ethics, corruption, capitalism, and such. When I found this game, I immediately was drawn in and excited to play. As of this review, I have streamed this game up to "Tuesday" after receiving 1/4 certifications needed to progress the story. I chose to head to the Futureproofing Department first and was unable to calibrate the visualizer to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Is it dark? Yes. Is it grim? Yes. Does it sound as evil as it is. Yes. Do you want to test the limit of your own discomfort? Then play the game....
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If Severance and Black Mirror had a text-based baby, it would be Inhuman Resources.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm working on Sapphicworld and WLF Complete addition with @eclipse.gay ! I'm also working on the scifi tf nightmare game Inhuman Resources with @softiepup.bsky.social ! softiehellhound.itch.io/inhuman-reso... darlingdemoneclipse.itch.io/liveforever
neutral · AI labelView post →just sayin, none of the artists who worked on Mixtape played Inhuman Resources. superior sad girl with walkman game on sale now store.steampowered.com/app/2240620/...
neutral · AI labelView post →The corporation demands our work, we must satisfy them. Playing a new game called Inhuman Resources tonight! twitch.tv/ligerzero_ga...
neutral · AI labelView post →Wooow. Ok, first off, I LOVE games like this. There are so many fun ways to tell a story and this method is all too great imo. The music is nice, the writing was well and descriptive and the overall plot was fascinating. I knew I would love it based off of the preview and was hooked up until the very end. The plot twists may be a bit predictable once you catch on to the twists in this company, but it doesn’t lessen the impact imo. The puzzles were fun (I really loved the encryptology section!)…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →First run through took roughly 8 hours. Perhaps I made a mistake assuming the game would play out a certain way given what the store page's trailer chooses to highlight. I had this idea that there would be many interesting puzzle-y sections sprinkled about, and while there are a few per chapter most of them served to bog down the experience for me rather than enhance it. The game boasts hundreds of potential story paths, but I find it difficult to convince myself playing a second time would…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You seriously have to check out 2200, from the same game jam as Inhuman Resources (...and Horse Magnifier). I'm completely floored. 313248317-51.itch.io/2200
neutral · AI labelView post →I enjoyed this game a ton. Having played through two times, I feel that there's so much to see in the options you explore and how they color the narritive you experience. Even knowing the twist after my first playthrough, things happened that I didn't have before, options opened up, character portraits changed and I got to feel like I was finding new ways to be a part of the story. The art style is what initally sold me, I am a sucker for art deco and the designs of corporate pieces, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Read the full review here: https://medium.com/@melgacius/inhuman-resources-a-literary-machination-indie-game-review-134fe6480a52 Fighting Fantasy books hooked me in the 1980s and 1990s, but it's hard for my generation to get hooked again, despite the level of interaction shown here. Inhuman Resources has a nice story that grabbed me from the start, and plenty of replay value. Score: 8/10 Please follow my curator page for more indie game reviews here:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow. Just, wow. I had no idea what to expect when I started this, and I am blown away. The topicality, the fantastic writing, the menace and the elegance of the UI: this is an independent work of art and has my respect. Interactive fiction has struggled in recent years: despite annual competitions and the dedication of devs like Emily Short, I have not played/read such a good, well coded game....ever. I am very impressed. This is a game for readers, make no mistake, and there are no shortcuts.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →🎄📆INDIEFIESTA 2025! Advent Calender Edition!📆🎄 Day 14! Inhuman Resources : A literary Machination from Finnegan Motors and @indieasylum.bsky.social ! It's a game where you... read! And the story is really good! It's about a company with... questionables human ressources 🙃 #indiegames #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →I love a game with a good story, and the story in this game is so well thought out it amazes me. IMO, it really ups the replay-ability. Discovering details later in the game shines a new light on even the first couple scenes. This game is the perfect example of horror with a purpose, not just horror for the sake of horror. It's dark, gruesome, and (in my opinion) terrifying. There isn't a ton of visuals, but I think that adds to the appeal and shows just how well done the story is. The most…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →AI so blatant it hurts. Barely curated chatGPT story - don't waste your money.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination" #indiedev Finnegan Motors & @indieasylum.bsky.social I've never seen a collection of words leave me so confused on what a game was about. #SMRYNACORP #keymailer #indiegame #5MinutesWithanIndie youtu.be/h5lQoTuMtEE
neutral · AI labelView post →The latest episode of #5MinutesWithanIndie is LIVE!!!! Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination by #indiedev Finnegan Motors & @IndieAsylumMTL is a choose your own adventure narrative horror story that's truly 1 of its kind. #SMRYNACORP #keymailer #indiegame youtu.be/h5lQoTuMtEE
neutral · AI labelView post →Been eyeing the game for a while and I'm glad that my save from the demo carried over to the full game! This game is great, and I can feel the utter horror unfold before my eyes as I make gruesome decision after gruesome decision. The sound effects add to the experience, for sure.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Last stream before the debut on Thursday! I got a few game keys from #Keymailer so we're gonna check those out before jumping back into Expedition 33 later! We're gonna dip into Rogue Loops, the One Way Home Demo and Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination! twitch.tv/thecrimsoncountess
neutral · AI labelView post →💜STREAM💜 It's game review night! Join us as we check out a handful of games and maybe we'll find some gems tonight! We'll be checking out Metal: Hellsinger, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss, Inhuman Resources, Empire of Sin, Magicka 2 and more tonight!
neutral · AI labelView post →Have a 4th wall break from the game. -...That's reassuring to hear. But *fine* arts might be a bit of a hyperbole. After all, you're reading *this* story. Our writer's prose isn't exactly giving Shakespeare a run for his (no doubt considerable) money.- They knew what they were writing. :P A game engine. I believe this was explicitly made to showcase Finnegan, a game engine wrapping Unity. I personally think it's a great demo product to showcase. I'd be interested to see something…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is one of the best I've ever experienced. It's incredibly dark yet deeply philosophical, prompting you to reconsider everything you believe about reality and the people in your life. While it’s essentially a fancy visual novel, it does include some puzzles and gameplay elements that keep things engaging. The story is absolutely worth every second spent on it. The ending I got was just spot on, and I can't wait to explore the other possibilities. If you're into graphic…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Really enjoyed the writing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A wonderful game. The characters are charming and believable, even the more monstrous one. Though my initial assumption was that this game is more choice-based than linear in its narrative, it still delivers a compelling storyline to experience. Each department head is compelling in their own way, but in my opinion, the time the player spends with each is a little short. Nonexistent, regarding a certain head you meet early on. I would pay for a DLC if it let me side with the company or just…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I jumped in on release day, and honestly, I can't wait to dive back into it. I'm a big fan of this kind of storytelling, and the way they've put it together here really clicks with me. It's unique, engaging and just plain fun. Awesome job to the dev team!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Way more horrifying than I expected. I'm hooked. I would explain why, but I really don't want to break the NDA.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Story good, I dig.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#SteamNextFest Game Number 12! Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination by Finnegan Motors. Sign me up right now. Text based workplace horror about power, tech, privacy, and economic precarity. This had me hooked immediately. Wishlisted. 4.5 out of 5
positive · AI labelView post →Live now, it's The Dovecote with Crowley & Softie! Tune in as we explore the magical realm of animals, discuss Zinemonth, and take a look at some teasers for their incredible game of scientific transformation, Inhuman Resources!
neutral · AI labelView post →This is def one of my recent favorites and I don't usually play visual novels. I just love everything about this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey my lovelies, I'll be checking out a sponsored game called Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination. Come on down and hang out twitch.tv/theprincesscupid
neutral · AI labelView post →I really enjoy text-heavy games, but this one was TOOOOO text heavy (and inevitably boring) for me. Between reading tons and tons and tons of text - would be nive to have some other interactive things to do. "Orwell" game is a good example of balancing things out, I think. Couldn't finish it because I was bored, although the topic and the concept were interesting, Maybe just not my cup of tea.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent writing, the lack of images is covered by light, efficient descriptions of the environment. The writing is dynamic and even longer texts and documents are easy to breeze through thanks to the clever wordplay and twists. Humor and horror mix well, with even your most unexpected traits shining in bizarre moments. Rereading my review makes me feel like a journalistic salesman, but I think it stems from the respect I feel for this game, I haven't been hooked by a story in a while, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've had a blast playing this game! It's a super interesting multiple-choice interactive story with super clean and fun visuals and a cool premise. I highly recommend it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Firstly, this isn't a "game" as such, but a dense, and quite interesting visual novel. It's a great work of speculative fiction that tackles the complexities and contradictions of living in a post-truth world, where fact and fiction blur together very often. Fair warning that there is a LOT of blood and gore in it, and a darkly comic undertone running through it as well. I played the game when there were no guides, so I messed up a few of the more unique puzzles, though that didn't seem to stop…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →We shared the raid love with @nowayjocee.bsky.social who was working on a game called Inhuman Resources! Please go say hello to Jocee and her awesome doggos at twitch.tv/nowayjocee
neutral · AI labelView post →10/10 Fantastic visual novel, much longer than I assumed it was going to be, Great storyline, nice art style, and funny little quips throughout.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bookworms, tonight at 7 PM CT on the purple app, we'll be playing a brand new game! Game developers have given me a key to try out their new game Inhuman Resources! Join me as I try to navigate my way through a corporation run by eldritch horrors and survive!
neutral · AI labelView post →After a couple of hours of playing, I can say that I'm really hooked on the story and I really want to know what happens next!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#InhumanResources is OUT NOW!! It's on Steam, but also on iOS/Android if that's more your jam. A whole game from scratch in a year from a small team, and the end result is pretty dope. Check us out if you're into Orwell or Severance, I promise you'll like it. store.steampowered.com/app/3379360/...
positive · AI labelView post →Would you watch me stream a game like Inhuman Resources that’s mostly reading and decisions-based gameplay? 🤔
neutral · AI labelView post →Inhuman Resources: I'm deeply impressed a text-based card choice game is this rich, compelling, and dynamic. The reactive soundscape combined with absolutely stunning art, even with such a bleak story, has me wanting more. store.steampowered.com/app/3379360/...
positive · AI labelView post →Much like the people that inhabit the world of Inhuman Resources, I cannot tell you how or when the influence of SMYRNACORP over my life became apparent. On a day I cannot recall, Inhuman Resources found its way into my Steam wishlist. Some time after that, I saw it to be on sale and took it upon myself to buy it. I proceeded, then, to spend seven hours over the course of one night playing it start to finish. That is to say, it gripped me so thoroughly, I was positively unable to avert my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Raking it's claws across the supple flesh of my grey matter. Finished my run through in about 6 hours. Its short, but I lost track of time playing it. Worth the price, would recommend. I wish they had a few more chapters, but I get how that can balloon projects like this far beyond their scope. I'm left wanting more... yet I have closure with what I got.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →loved the writing, loved the plot, loved the art. if you're a big reading and writing person, you will love this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →REALLY REALLY REALLY COOL AND GOOD AND AWESOME.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#Review: Inhuman Resources: A Literary Machination is the first game from developers #FinneganMotors using their original engine built out from #Unity. It stands out more as interactive fiction than a visual novel, casting the player into a dystopia world. nevermoreniche.com/2025/08/13/i...
neutral · AI labelView post →Great story with excellent atmosphere and a unique world. Very much in a similar frame to the old "Choose Your Own Adventure" books of the 80s and 90s, but through the digital medium.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this game is Impeccable, its one of the best text based games I've played in a very long time. I'm not great at writing reviews but I will include a link to another review which details my thoughts quite well, and expresses what I would want to quite clearly: https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199490302584/recommended/3379360/ the game is well worth your money and time, I loved my time with it and plan on doing a few more playthroughs in the future.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →New schedule!!! I received a Keymailer game key for Inhuman Resources - a literary point-and-click game store.steampowered.com/app/3379360/... that I'm looking forward to playing and, of course, more Yakuza shenanigans
neutral · AI labelView post →i would recommend it. i loved the story albeit once you have the opportunity to read some novels of this kind you can guess where the story goes and what choices you will be given, but it is worth the read to see how everything plays out. There are multiple endings, but the money compared to the value you get it is worth it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good writing, i like
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love this game! I can't wait to play more this weekend. If you like narrative games and you are a fan of dark stories like Black Mirror and Severance, this game is for you!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game’s narrative hooked me from the very first lines... Its richly drawn characters and emotionally charged dialogue make every moment feel alive. The branching story paths and well‐timed plot twists keep me engaged in the story. Definitely recommend!
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