Obscure

Recursive

79% positive of 39 Steam reviews

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Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Xero.

About the game

Every time you think you understand it, it unlocks something else, adding new layers, mechanics, and ways to grow.

Tagged by players

Idler
Incremental
Tutorial
Tower Defense
Choices Matter
Strategy
Simulation
Time Management
Resource Management
Casual
Pixel Graphics
Fantasy

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Recursive

79% positive of 39 Steam reviews

View on Steam

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Xero.

About the game

Every time you think you understand it, it unlocks something else, adding new layers, mechanics, and ways to grow.

Tagged by players

Idler
Incremental
Tutorial
Tower Defense
Choices Matter
Strategy
Simulation
Time Management
Resource Management
Casual
Pixel Graphics
Fantasy

What players say

Recommended
Recursive is an incremental game developed and published by Xero that embraces the genre's obsession with constant progression while adding an inventive twist through interconnected systems. Instead of relying solely on repetitive clicking and larger numbers, the game gradually introduces mechanics that build upon one another, creating a satisfying cycle of growth. What begins as a straightforward adventure centered…
14 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Decent semi automatic incremental game. The UI is pritty subpar tho. Also theres an Ascention system i did not really test out (no achivments for it). The Ascention system is something that comes after the game is over and lets you replay the game for more passive gains. But a "slow" run can take 20-30h. Yes if you only log in for 30min a day you can prob complete it in a 4-8h /played time. But thats still 1-2weeks.…
36 h played when written. 0 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
quit worthy grind curves, questionable default and optional essences(extended secondary and tertiary currencies)
34 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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