Recursion: Puzzle Escape

Recursion: Puzzle Escape

A puzzle game in a timeloop.

66 ratings
51 reviews
$3.99

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Embark on a mind-bending puzzle adventure where you're trapped in a repeating time loop. Use your wits and a special device to solve mysteries, find clues, and shut down a machine before the loop resets. This compact mystery game offers challenging puzzles and a unique narrative.

Time-loop mechanic
First-person point and click adventure
Mystery and puzzle solving
Clue finding
Hint system
Immersive soundtrack and sound effects
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What's New in Recursion

1.0.6

July 9, 2026

* Small fixes and improvements. * Tweaked icon. If you haven't already, please consider leaving a rating or a review for the game as it really helps, also please check out our latest game - Mini Escapes: The Below.

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Unique gameplay, so much laughing!

This is in my top 2 games from Glitch and one of my favorite games from any studio. The game mechanics are really unique and it’s a total blast to play. The best part is that when you’re “done”, you can still go back and see how many shortcuts you can take, and how quickly you can solve it! It added a whole new dimension and extended the gameplay, super fun. Glitch is the best!
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amazing BUT

i loved it. such a great twist on this type of game. had a blast playing it. however i let the song play way too many times. i just refused to turn it off at the start of every loop out of spite. and now i will hear it in my dreams forever. i have regrets.

Too much dying to get very far

I’ve played every Glitch game except a couple now I think and I’ve loved them all for the most part. I got to chapter 3 with some walkthrough help and then had to watch a walkthrough video to get through the boxes and finally get that keycard. Went to the elevator, inserted the keycard and then died doing the puzzle. The thought of having to go through all that again and maybe again just to get the keycard is too much for me. I like a challenging game but you also need to feel like you’re accomplishing something and this just didn’t do it for me.
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Another awesome game from glitch

Honestly the only games I have on my phone are from glitch. No one makes escape games as good as they do and this one is no exception. I have to admit though the time loop wasn’t really my thing so I turned it off but I do get the appeal of it for others.

Forcing the player to repeat is bad design

I like the concept of recursion, but it’s certainly not good design to force the player to repeat solving the same puzzles multiple times. It’s already bad to punish the player for accidentally dying, but on multiple occasions, you have to die to progress, which means inevitably repeating the same things. Moreover, due to the randomized design of certain puzzles, sometimes you can’t even skip re-solving some puzzles by following existing photos because the info in them may have already been outdated. All in all, it’s been an extremely tedious experience. I have been a fan of Glitch Games for years, but this is most certainly not your best effort.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Lift doors in chapter 3 wouldn't open

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Wireless controller doesn't appear

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Game crashes on start-up

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Stuck in the elevator (potential bug)

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Requested Features

6 requests

Add a setting to remove the time loop

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Option to disable the timer

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Longer game duration

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Richer story content

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More variety in game environments (less industrial)

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Sequels to previous games (Veritas, All That Remains)

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What is Recursion about?

Recursion is a first-person point-and-click adventure game where you are trapped in a time loop. You must use your wits and a special device called C.A.M.E.R.A. to solve puzzles, find clues, and shut down a machine before the loop resets.

What are the key features of Recursion?

The game features a core time-loop mechanic, a first-person point-and-click adventure style, challenging puzzles and mysteries, a hint system, and an immersive soundtrack. It also includes the Glitch Camera tool to aid in puzzle-solving.

How much does Recursion cost?

Recursion is a paid game and does not feature any advertisements or in-app purchases. You purchase the game once to access all its content.

What platforms is Recursion available on?

While the description doesn't explicitly state platforms, it is presented as a mobile application. Users can typically find such games on major mobile app stores like the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

What kind of puzzles can I expect in Recursion?

You can expect a variety of puzzles that are integrated into the mystery narrative. These puzzles often involve finding clues, interacting with the environment, and understanding the time-loop mechanic to progress. The game is known for its challenging puzzles and trademark Glitch humor.