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RECursion
RECursion is a horror puzzle game that pulls you into liminal spaces inspired by the backrooms myth. Can you cope with the uncanny emptiness, the hum of forgotten corridors, and shadows that seem to move when you’re not looking? Your ultimate mission is escape, but every step drains your sanity—the most precious resource you carry. As you explore, you’ll encounter environments that feel both familiar and alien, with danger waiting in quiet corners and in the stillness between rooms.
Gameplay blends atmospheric exploration with psychological pressure and environmental puzzles. Each level introduces a new theme, a distinct visual style, and a fresh threat, pushing you to stay vigilant and focused. You’ll need to observe the surroundings, map the maze-like layout, and decipher cryptic puzzles while inching toward the exit. The design emphasizes thoughtful discovery over cheap scares, inviting you to read the space, notice small details, and learn the rules of each warped environment.
In practice, your mind is as much a tool as your hands. Observe carefully, interpret subtle cues, and avoid the things that hunt you in the silence. Maintaining sanity while navigating mazes is central to progress, so deliberate pacing, careful choices, and patience trump reckless exploration. The game rewards careful recording of paths and clues, turning every corridor into a memory you may need to survive the next room.
Core features include AI monsters that stalk the corridors, dynamic sounds and events that react to your actions, and a subtle narrative that reveals itself as you advance. The atmosphere is designed to be oppressive and chilling, growing stronger with each level. Each stage brings a new theme and mood, ensuring that the experience stays tense and unpredictable while you chase a fragile escape route through the ever-shifting spaces.
There are multiple levels, each with its own theme and visual style, providing variety and new challenges as you push deeper into the unknown. The backrooms-inspired world emphasizes mood, tension, and clever puzzle design, prioritizing atmosphere and deduction over action-heavy sequences. As you progress, you’ll uncover fragments of story told through the environment, offering context without breaking the sense of isolation.
RECursion is created by a group of Argentine students presenting their first major project. It offers a personal take on liminal spaces, delivering thoughtful puzzles, memorable visuals, and a distinctive sense of unease. The game invites you to test perception, endure persistent tension, and experience a suspenseful dive into a realm where the line between reality and illusion continually blurs.
Step into the silent halls, stay vigilant, and discover how long you can keep your sanity intact while chasing a way out of the unknown.

