Recursion in IOS

A puzzle game in a timeloop.

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

80/100

Recursive: Programming Puzzles is an absolute gem for anyone who loves logic-based challenges or wants a gentle, gamified introduction to the concepts of computer science. It manages to make recursion—a notoriously difficult concept to grasp—feel intuitive and even fun. By controlling small robots with a minimalistic four-command language, you learn to see patterns and translate them into efficient code.

The UI is crisp and user-friendly, allowing you to drag and drop instructions without frustration. The level design is brilliant, introducing new elements like 'Bugs,' 'Teleportation gates,' and 'Inactive robots' at just the right pace to keep you challenged but never overwhelmed. The ability to control execution speed is a great feature, letting you watch your 'program' run in slow motion to debug where a pattern went wrong. It’s an educational tool masquerading as a high-quality indie puzzler, and it’s equally rewarding for kids and adults who enjoy a good mental workout.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.4Sun Sep 22 2024

Small fixes and improvements.


Waking up you’re alone, confused, hungry, and a little sad - just your usual Monday morning really - but wait, what’s that sound? Oh f**k no, they’ve only gone and done it. The machine’s been activated.

Equipped with just your wits and a prototype Chronologically Aware Memory Enhancement and Recall Appliance, or C.A.M.E.R.A. for short, you’re now in a race against time to shutdown the machine before the loop resets.

Solve puzzles, read strategically placed notes, press buttons, potentially die, and hopefully escape the worst Monday you’ve had in at least a week. Rinse repeat.

The second instalment in the Glitch Broken Dreams Collection, Recursion is a compact mystery game chock-full of puzzles, secrets, and questions.

Features:

• A first person point and click adventure game.

• A time-loop mechanic.

• A time-loop mechanic.

• A time-loop mechanic.

• Trademark Glitch humour and puzzles that will leave you screaming at us.

• Absolutely no adverts or in app purchases.

• The Glitch Camera to help you solve puzzles and keep track of clues.

• Lots of clues to find and puzzles to solve.

• A beautiful soundtrack and immersive sound effects.

• A full Hint System to help you if you get stuck.

• 8 save slots, share the game with your family!

• Auto-saves your progress!

Glitch Games is a tiny independent ‘studio’ from the UK.

Find out more at glitch.games

Chat with us on Discord - discord.gg/glitchgames

Follow us @GlitchGames

Find us on Facebook


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Waking up you’re alone, confused, hungry, and a little sad - just your usual Monday morning really - but wait, what’s that sound? Oh f**k no, they’ve only gone and done it. The machine’s been activated.

Equipped with just your wits and a prototype Chronologically Aware Memory Enhancement and Recall Appliance, or C.A.M.E.R.A. for short, you’re now in a race against time to shutdown the machine before the loop resets.

Solve puzzles, read strategically placed notes, press buttons, potentially die, and hopefully escape the worst Monday you’ve had in at least a week. Rinse repeat.

The second instalment in the Glitch Broken Dreams Collection, Recursion is a compact mystery game chock-full of puzzles, secrets, and questions.

Features:

• A first person point and click adventure game.

• A time-loop mechanic.

• A time-loop mechanic.

• A time-loop mechanic.

• Trademark Glitch humour and puzzles that will leave you screaming at us.

• Absolutely no adverts or in app purchases.

• The Glitch Camera to help you solve puzzles and keep track of clues.

• Lots of clues to find and puzzles to solve.

• A beautiful soundtrack and immersive sound effects.

• A full Hint System to help you if you get stuck.

• 8 save slots, share the game with your family!

• Auto-saves your progress!

Glitch Games is a tiny independent ‘studio’ from the UK.

Find out more at glitch.games

Chat with us on Discord - discord.gg/glitchgames

Follow us @GlitchGames

Find us on Facebook


Ratings & Reviews

4.2 out of 5 with 65 Counts
Age Rating 18+

Screenshots

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Recursive is a clever puzzle game designed around the core concepts of patterns, algorithms, and logic. Your mission is to guide small robots to collect gems using a minimalistic programming language of just four instructions. Discover the power of recursion to solve complex tasks with simple code. Navigate through levels featuring teleportation gates, bugs, and inactive robots. Whether you're a seasoned coder or a puzzle enthusiast, Recursive offers a satisfying way to master logic.

Features

1

No-code-required programming logic gameplay

2

Interactive tutorial system for mastering recursion

3

Diverse level elements: Teleporters, Bugs, and Chips

4

Execution speed control for debugging your patterns

Tips

Promotion Videos

Recursion - Teaser Trailer - YouTube

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