Underplayed Gems

Recursion Deluxe (2016)

Recursion Deluxe cover
Developer
2D Heroes, Ursa Games
Publisher
2D Heroes
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 86 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A precise, methodical puzzle-platformer with retro pixel art that challenges you to learn alien rules through careful trial and error.

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What players say

Players praise the core screen-wrapping mechanic and clever puzzle design, but opinions split on later levels: some enjoy the challenge while others find them frustrating due to no checkpoints and long sequences. The game had a memory leak that was fixed years after release, and the level editor no longer works.

Screenshots

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