Not really arguing one way or the other, but it's worth pointing out that these games use completely different software for their renders. So this comparison of workflow is a bit like comparing apples and oranges.The dev who makes race of life just released an update with 4.5k renders and 11 gallery scenes in 7.5 months so i don't know what you are on about? Caribdis isn't a milker but there are a lot of devs who deliver faster updates having 1/10th patrons than him, and the guy is right 1.6k renders isn't a lot for 8 months.
For a better comparison, compare to other Honey Select games.