Games like Recursion Deluxe: what to play next?
In the same spirit
18 games in the spirit of Recursion Deluxe (2016): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
In the same spirit as Recursion Deluxe (18)
Deleveled
Strategy by ToasterFuel (2020)
VVVVVV
Adventure by Nicalis (2010) · ≈ 3h
Metacritic 81★ 3.78
Puddle
Strategy by Neko Entertainment (2012) · ≈ 2h
Metacritic 70★ 2.78
Mayhem in Single Valley: Confessions
Adventure by Fluxscopic Ltd. (2020)
Ctrl CV
Action by ZPink (2018)
Out There Somewhere
Adventure by MiniBoss (2012) · ≈ 1h
★ 4.13
Make a Path for the Chicken
Strategy by LeJunesArt (2021)
Escape Goat 2
Action by MagicalTimeBean (2014)
Metacritic 76★ 4
Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
Action by Andrew Morrish (2013)
★ 4.2
10 Second Ninja X
Action by Four Circle Interactive (2016) · ≈ 5h
Critics 77/100★ 3.57
Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory
Action by Turtle Cream (2012)
★ 3
Balthazar's Dream
Adventure by Psilocybe Games (2017)
★ 3.08
Escape Goat
Action by MagicalTimeBean (2011)
★ 3.55
Braid
Action by Hothead Games (2008) · ≈ 5h
Metacritic 92★ 4.16
Ninja Ming
Adventure by 1 Poss Studio (2025)
Super Puzzled Cat
Adventure by Penguin Mug Games (2025)
Omno: Prologue
Adventure by Jonas Manke (2020)
Swaps and Traps
Action by TeamTrap (2018)