Recursive – A puzzle game about recursion, patterns, and programming

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Recursive is a puzzle game that teaches concepts related to recursion, patterns, and programming logic. Designed for players interested in learning computational thinking, the game presents challenges built around these core programming concepts. It offers a structured approach to understanding how recursive functions and patterns work through interactive puzzle-solving gameplay. The game launched in February 2021 and is available on Apple's app platform.

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