# Recursion: Puzzle Escape — Time Loops And Puzzles

> First-person point-and-click puzzle adventure game with a time-loop mechanic. (iPhone/iPad app by Glitch Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recursion-puzzle-escape/id1658817293 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Glitch Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/499866302)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle
- Price: $3.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 67 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 550 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-03-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recursion-puzzle-escape/id1658817293/reviews.md

## What is Recursion?

Enter a mind-bending first-person puzzle adventure. Explore mysterious rooms, solve glitches, and navigate a time loop to uncover the truth.

Something is wrong.

All of this has happened before, and it will all happen again.

Explore a strange, glitch-filled facility and uncover the secrets hidden within Recursion.

Features:
• Immersive first-person escape room gameplay
• Mind-bending riddles, hidden clues, and layered mysteries
• The Glitch Camera — capture details and reveal secrets others miss
• Intuitive controls for a smooth, engaging experience
• No ads, no interruptions — just pure puzzle adventure

Can you escape the glitch? Download Recursion now and dive into a sci-fi puzzle adventure unlike any other!
From Glitch Games, a small indie team crafting unique memory puzzles, point-and-click mysteries, and immersive story experiences.

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## Key features

- Time-loop mechanic
- First-person point and click adventure
- Mystery and puzzle solving
- Clue finding
- Hint system
- Immersive soundtrack and sound effects

## What do users think of Recursion?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💡 Unique and innovative gameplay mechanics
- 😂 Lots of fun and laughter
- 👍 Great twist on game types
- 🧠 Mind-bending puzzles
- 🌟 High-quality games from developer
- 🎶 Engaging soundtrack
- 💡 Clever and original concept
- 💯 Brilliant puzzles and humor
- 🤩 Immersive and enjoyable experience
- 💖 Loved by long-time fans
- ✨ Satisfying puzzles
- 🚀 Fast-paced and adrenaline-inducing loops
- 😊 Developer's humor appreciated

**Cons**

- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and puzzles
- ⏳ Too much dying and restarting
- 😩 Tedious and frustrating experience
- ⏱️ Time loop/timer causes anxiety
- ⏳ Game feels too short
- 😵 Puzzles can be too difficult
- 😔 Not enjoyable for some players
- 😩 Annoying repeating of tasks
- 😞 Disappointing compared to previous games
- 😩 Laborious and not fun to repeat
- 😵 Puzzles can be finicky and annoying
- 😩 Forced repetition is bad design

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Lift doors in chapter 3 wouldn't open
- Wireless controller doesn't appear
- Game crashes on start-up
- Stuck in the elevator (potential bug)

**Most requested features**

- Add a setting to remove the time loop
- Option to disable the timer
- Longer game duration
- Richer story content
- More variety in game environments (less industrial)
- Sequels to previous games (Veritas, All That Remains)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recursion-puzzle-escape/id1658817293/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Unique gameplay, so much laughing!

*2026-04-07*

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!

### 5/5 — amazing BUT

*2025-02-14*

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.

### 2/5 — Too much dying to get very far

*2024-11-12*

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.

### 5/5 — Another awesome game from glitch

*2024-09-20*

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.

### 1/5 — Forcing the player to repeat is bad design

*2024-09-08*

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.

### 5/5 — Actually pretty good!

*2024-08-07*

Just to provide a different POV to the couple of negative reviews here, I enjoyed this one a lot. There is a setting for how long you want your loop to be, there is the typical Glitch game humour, a good story, and puzzles that satisfy. It is a matter of grooving with the loop, keeping what you need and eliminating the unnecessary. Try it!

### 5/5 — New and immersive!

*2024-06-22, version 1.0.3*

The more I ran through the time loops on this game, the more I remembered the different code sequences. I remembered a lot more than I thought I would, and by pushing buttons in an intuitive way, I felt much more immersed in the game. The sound track helped too, although I turned it off after a while. (It was in my head all day the next day.) Having the time loops made a much different experience and added some adrenaline to an otherwise mostly intellectual puzzle solving game. Love!

### 5/5 — So good. My brain hurts.

*2024-06-18*

Wow what a mind bender! It lost me a little at the end but 5 stars!

### 1/5 — Nope

*2024-06-15, version 1.0.3*

Love Glitch games but this is not enjoyable.

### 2/5 — HUGE glitch fan but This wasn’t one of my favorites

*2024-06-14*

I own every glitch game and on preorder;I  love them, especially the early ones. But this is the first game I could t finish. Something about having to go back to the start and redo puzzles killed it for me to the point that I abandoned it…personally I’d prefer not to have to revisit puzzles done. In a side note I also love the range and creativity of the earlier games… of late they all seem to be sort of all industrial looking… but excited to play fragile mind now!

## Frequently asked questions about Recursion

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-18

Small fixes and improvements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-11

Small fixes and improvements.

### 1.0.9 — 2026-08-04

Fixed potential small issue with letter tile board.

### 1.0.8 — 2026-08-03

* When completing the game you'll now see a popup pointing you to some more of our games you might like.
* Clicking Other Games on the main menu will bring up a popup showing our other games.
* Save imports and exports now use our new server, you must update the app for them to continue to work.

### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-09

* Small fixes and improvements.
* Tweaked icon.

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