Games like Recursed

Patrick's Parabox is an award-winning puzzle game featuring over 350 hand-crafted puzzles that explore a unique recursive system of boxes within boxes. Players manipulate boxes and navigate challenging mechanics, learning to use infinity to their advantage. Soothed by a calming soundtrack, players delve deeper into the system, discovering new ideas and mechanics as they go. The game has received critical acclaim, including the Excellence in Design award in the Independent Games Festival 2020.

"The Bridge is a single-player fantasy platformer game, known for its great plot, amazing mechanics, and hand-drawn, black-and-white graphics. Players manipulate gravity and explore increasingly complex puzzles in M.C. Escher-inspired worlds, with 48 unique levels and an alternate version of the game available after completion."

"Stephen's Sausage Roll" is a puzzle game where players control a chef named Stephen, who cooks sausages on a grill. Players must navigate complex levels and adjust the heat of the grill to cook sausages to perfection, while also avoiding burning them. The game features a unique physics-based mechanic and gradually increasing difficulty, providing a challenging and engaging experience for puzzle fans.

"Baba Is You" is a charming puzzler where you manipulate rules, such as "Baba Is Win" or "Rocks Are Push," to solve levels. Use tools like undo, restart, and editor to modify the "Jam Is Nordic Game Jam 2017" game world. Control Baba with arrow keys, save progress with "S," and access the menu via Tab. The full version, offering more features, is in development.

"Isles of Sea and Sky " is a fantasy open-world puzzle adventure game, where players solve block-pushing puzzles, uncover a mysterious narrative, befriend charming characters, and collect items while unlocking extraordinary powers. The game is created by Jason Newman, with music by Craig Collver and QA/Producer Dan Collver. Players who enjoy the game are encouraged to join the game's Discord for updates and announcements.

Closure is a single-player horror platformer game with a good story, splendid gameplay, and ingenious graphics. Players manipulate lights to affect objects' reality while exploring a spider-like demon's journey through eerie, abandoned settings. The game features a great soundtrack, creating a dense, unsettling atmosphere. Note that the game contains grinding, which might not appeal to all players.

In "Tetrobot and Co.", players control Psychobot, a tiny helper, navigating Tetrobot's interior to repair it by swallowing and rearranging blocks. This game features challenging puzzle-solving within Tetrobot's circuits, teaching players about electronic devices and chemical properties. Highly regarded by reviewers for its clever level design, charm, and difficulty, "Tetrobot and Co." provides a satisfying mental workout.

"The Pedestrian" is a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-platformer game. Players rearrange and connect street signs to guide a pedestrian through various levels. The game features physics-based puzzles and a unique art style, creating a distinctive and engaging experience.

Toki Tori 2+ is a challenging puzzle adventure game where you solve complex puzzles using only whistle and stomp moves. Explore a lush forest island, manipulate strange critters, and discover the Ancient Frogs to destroy the crystal. The game features a unique take on the Metroidvania formula, with in-game camera and level editor for creating and sharing levels. Whistle songs for special abilities and collect 100s of golden wings.

"Stuffo the Puzzle Bot" is a laid-back puzzle game where you help the eponymous robot solve mind-bending puzzles using various blocks to reach the exit. The game features 65 levels, a chill original soundtrack, and approachable yet challenging gameplay. It is accessible with simple controls and does not require quick reflexes, making it a relaxed puzzle experience.