Human Expenditure Program

A psychological-horror life-sim/visual novel by ShroomyChrist where you "manage" Harvey Harvington—a sentient, memory-bearing man living inside a computer. Your care, neglect, and money-making choices shape his mood, memories, and the story's outcome. Some sites also frame it as a sequel/spiritual successor to BLOODMONEY! (and even refer to it as "BloodMoney 2").

How It Plays

Watch Harvey's status bars (food, mood) and keep him fed, rested, and engaged. Perform everyday actions (feed, pet, praise, put to sleep) and dip into short mini-games to entertain him. Every action nudges his emotional state and pushes the narrative toward different conclusions.

Core main game rules

Two distinct endings hinge on how empathetic or exploitative your routine becomes. Mini-games (e.g., Whack-A-Harvey, Memory Match, Batting Cages, Heavy Lifting) punctuate the loop and affect progress. Money and care are intertwined: purchases (food, activities) help maintain Harvey but reflect your motives back at you.

How to Control

Mouse to navigate menus and interact with Harvey/objects. Keyboard (Arrow keys/WASD) during mini-games for quick inputs.

Why do people love it

It reframes the "virtual pet" idea into an ethically charged caretaker sim—Harvey remembers, reacts, and judges, making routine clicks feel consequential. Adds new lore beats (e.g., the appearance of Eun-mi, Harvey's wife) and explicit moral reflection while keeping accessible, replayable sessions. The very recent release (Sept 12, 2025) keeps it topical among indie-horror fans and portal sites.