Recyclic

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Recyclic is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Shellscrape Games and was released on December 15, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Recyclic is a quirky, hand-drawn sorting game where you shred, crush, and wash various pieces of garbage to keep up with company demands and regulations. Upgrade your equipment and refine your workflow to ease the tedium, while fulfilling special requests and uncovering valuable items. Bring color and life to a bleak world through your recycling efforts.

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96%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

The game features a charming hand-drawn art style and a unique gameplay loop reminiscent of Papers, Please, making it engaging and enjoyable.
It offers a satisfying and addictive sorting mechanic that keeps players invested, with a good balance of challenge and relaxation.
The game includes interesting story elements and NPC interactions that add depth to the gameplay, making it feel rewarding to engage with the world.

The gameplay can become repetitive and drag towards the end, especially once upgrades are maxed out and there are fewer rule changes.
There are some UI and comfort issues, such as the lack of a click-to-hold option and occasional hitbox problems that can lead to frustration.
The game lacks clear progression cues and can feel aimless at times, with some mechanics, like food not perishing, undermining the intended challenge.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
19%
The gameplay is engaging and addictive, featuring a simple yet challenging item-sorting mechanic that can be both hectic and meditative. While players appreciate the variety and charm of the hand-drawn designs, many express a desire for more depth, such as additional mechanics or challenges to enhance the experience. Overall, it offers a satisfying loop reminiscent of "Papers, Please," making it a recommendable choice for fans of the genre.
- “Overall, I give it a 7/10 since I enjoyed the core gameplay, but there are a lot of things that could improve.”
- “While the mechanic is quite simple, it is definitely addicting.”
- “The main mechanic of sorting items is challenging enough to hold interest but not so difficult to be stressful, and I actually found it quite meditative to go through the workdays.”
- “Good for the price and has decent variety for how narrow the gameplay is, but I wish there was more to use your money/points for.”
- “Re-balancing the prices/salary or adding a perish mechanic may make the game a bit more challenging, but at the same time, it will give additional motivation to be more precise with the sorting.”
- “Adding more game mechanics/processes rather than just getting faster or more items.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is intricately woven into its mechanics, requiring players to engage with daily newspaper updates to fully appreciate the narrative, which can feel lost without this context. Players enjoy the fun objectives and the impact their actions have on the world, complemented by a charming art style that enhances the personal feel of the story. Overall, the pacing and gameplay elements effectively integrate with the storyline, leaving room for potential future development.
- “Fun story objectives, varied tools, and an endearing art style.”
- “The hand-drawn art made it feel personal, and the storyline was surprisingly interesting.”
- “Honestly, you can kind of miss a lot of the story if you aren't reading the newspaper every day, and without the story, a lot of the game is lost.”
- “After initially saving letters even after the related mission ended because I felt bad, I eventually found myself just shredding and sorting like all the other rubbish to keep my job performance high.”
- “I can definitely see further development if the creator wishes - either in regard to the background plot or the gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their easy-to-understand design and endearing art style, which effectively complements the game's bleak tone. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail in the visuals, such as realistic food interactions and thoughtful worldbuilding elements. Overall, the aesthetic choices contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.
- “The art style fits the bleak tone very well, and I loved the little details like having to remove food packaging before you eat it, or the avocado having a pit stuck in one half that needs to be thrown away.”
- “I found the approach to worldbuilding and aesthetics very strong.”
- “Fun story objectives, varied tools, and an endearing art style.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is described as engaging and solid, with a dystopian vibe that enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate the strong ideas and the level of interaction offered, making it a compelling choice for fans of similar themes.
- “Still, beneath the rough edges is a genuinely engaging management loop with strong ideas, solid atmosphere, and a surprising amount of interaction for the price.”
- “For even more 'Papers, Please' vibes, check out [url=https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719640/black_border_2/?curator_clanid=45639970]Black Border II[/url], which has apparently been fixed and shares a similar dystopic atmosphere and price tag.”
- “For even more 'Papers, Please' vibes, check out Black Border II, which has apparently been fixed and shares a similar dystopic atmosphere and price tag.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization aspect of the game is noted for its emphasis on managing resources effectively, as players must balance their emotional attachment to in-game items with the need to maintain job performance, leading to a more streamlined and efficient gameplay experience.
- “After initially saving letters even after the related mission ended because I felt bad, I eventually found myself just shredding and sorting like all the other rubbish to keep my job performance high.”