Human Expenditure Program

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Human Expenditure Program Overview

The psychological horror visual novel Human Expenditure Program, written by indie author SHROOMYCHRIST, was released on September 12, 2025. The game, billed as a sequel to the clicker game BLOODMONEY!, expands on the story of the mysterious Harvey Harvington and moves beyond the simple gameplay of its predecessor to delve deeper into issues of morality, abuse, and digital sin. Combining virtual pet simulation with thriller elements, you take on the role of a programmer overseeing a simulated human consciousness.

Gameplay Mechanics

The Human Expenditure Program, which emphasizes resource management and choice-based interactions, requires you to strike a balance between caring for your pet and receiving rewards. You can control Harvey Harvington's digital consciousness and keep an eye on his hunger and mood while earning in-game currency through daily interactions. The severe repercussions of disregarding these needs, like Harvey's virtual death from starvation, highlight the game's theme of responsibility.

Human Expenditure Program screenshot

Five different minigames are included in the gameplay, which can be used as tools to advance the plot and as distractions for Harvey:

Whack-A-Harvey: A tapping game that tests your ability to react quickly.
Memory Match: Harvey's memory is aided (or hindered) by players pairing cards.
Weightlifting and baseball are examples of physical activities that can improve Harvey's mood.
In the defensive minigame Save Harvey, players must defend Harvey from bizarre dangers like floating eyes.

Q&A: Human Expenditure Program

Is Human Expenditure Program story-driven or more of a simulator?

It's a hybrid. The storyline is shaped by narrative decisions, which result in various endings, even though the mechanics tend toward simulation and resource management.