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Recursive: Programming Puzzles

Recursive: Programming Puzzles

Patterns, Algorithms, Logic

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A challenging puzzle game where you guide robots to collect gems by creating simple programs. Master recursion and logic with a minimalistic, easy-to-learn language and diverse level elements.

✓Learn a simple programming language
✓Solve puzzles with robots and gems
✓Master recursion concepts
✓Explore diverse level elements
✓Challenging, hard puzzles
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What's New in Recursive

1.2.0

June 5, 2025

We have improved the code editor and long-press is no longer required.

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Easy to learn but tough to ace

Wonderful design
Rich K 362Rich K 362

No guide

These is a great app for people who have a basic knowledge of algorithms. But, for the average job it’s very difficult. Specially because there is no guide to help you understand what’s going on. It would be great if there was some lessons.
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Response from developer

Reply Thanks for your feedback. It’s unfortunate that you were not able to enjoy the game. It is indeed much easier for programmers, but we also got feedback from non programmers who enjoyed it. Still, we’ll try to clarify that better in the next update the difficulty level of the game and its target audience. We’ll also improve the tutorials. And in the meanwhile, we invite you to check the additional ones at https://www.kidori.com/games/recursive/tutorials Finally, we’ll love to hear more from you by email at hello@kidori.com to help you better understand the game mechanics or if you have any suggestions for improvements.

UI responds slow

is very cool, but the user experience seems too slow to me. I dont play too much casuse of this. But the idea is really unique
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Response from developer

Hello, and thank you for your feedback. We have released a new version that should improve performance. So we hope that you'll be able to enjoy the game now. If that's the case, we would appreciate it if you could change your rating of the app accordinlgy. Otherwise, we kindly invite you to contact us by email and to give us more details about the issue. Thanks again.

Finally, a real challenge.

This is a puzzle game for those who want to expand the neural network of their brain and really think in ways that they aren’t used to. Only proceed if you are ready to challenge your mind. Developer has also been very responsive to feedback and helpful in clearing up some mechanics I was having trouble grasping at first. I love this game.
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LeiendeckerLeiendecker

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Addictive play. Elegant design.

I really enjoyed this game. I stared at it for hours and some of the puzzles really had me stumped, But after a day or two there would always be fresh ideas to try.

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FAQ

What is Recursive?

Recursive is a puzzle game designed to teach recursion and programming logic. Players guide robots through levels by creating short programs using a simple, four-instruction language.

Do I need prior programming knowledge to play Recursive?

No, prior programming knowledge is not required. The game's programming language is minimalistic and easy to learn, making it accessible to beginners.

What kind of puzzles can I expect in Recursive?

You'll encounter challenging puzzles involving robots, gems, bugs, chips, and teleportation gates. The core mechanic revolves around finding patterns and translating them into recursive programs.

How does Recursive help with understanding recursion?

The game provides a fun and interactive way to grasp the concept of recursion. By solving puzzles, players naturally learn to think recursively, similar to the quote attributed to Stephen Hawking.

What devices is Recursive available on?

Recursive is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod, offering cross-platform compatibility for players.

How much does Recursive cost?

Recursive is a paid application, priced at $2.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game.

Does Recursive have ads?

No, Recursive is ad-free. As a paid application, it does not contain any advertisements, ensuring an uninterrupted gaming experience.

How often is Recursive updated?

The latest version, 1.2.0, was released on June 5, 2025. The game is actively maintained, with updates typically released to improve features and fix bugs.