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Tail Recursion

📅 Aug 21, 2026
DEV505
A programming puzzle game where you never control the snake directly. Instead, you build its behavior by connecting blocks, then press play and see if your logic works. Think like a programmer as you solve 70 puzzles, with 30 more coming soon.
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About This Game

Tail Recursion is a indie game designed for single-player, developed by DEV505 and released in 2026. With an estimated 2,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 80.0/100 — a strong reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Casual, Simulation, Puzzle, 2D and Minimalist.

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User Reviews

80.0
Overall Score / 100
8.0/10
Steam (5 reviews)

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Game Information

Release Date
August 21, 2026
Developer
DEV505
Publisher
The Bueno Lab
Platforms
Windows, Mac
Price
$5.99

Analytics & Metrics

Copies Sold (VISE)
Low Data
VRI ScoreLearning
N/A
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VRI (Vorythic Recommendation Index) a single number indicating whether the game is worth your time. Built from game data, putting real players' opinions above progressive 'critics'.

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Genres & Categories
Genres
Indie
Categories
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Custom Volume Controls
Keyboard Only Option
Mouse Only Option
#category_playable_at_your_own_pace
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Steam Cloud
Steam Leaderboards
Family Sharing
Tags
Casual
Simulation
Puzzle
2D
Minimalist
Pixel Graphics
Top-Down
Old School
Programming
Retro
Sci-fi
Indie
Automation
Grid-Based Movement
Moddable
Score Attack
Singleplayer
Supported Languages
Text Only
English
French
German
Spanish - Spain
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

System Requirements

🪟 Windows
🍎 Mac
Minimum
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor: Any 64-bit x86 processor
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 12 capable GPU (integrated is fine)
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any (the game runs silent without one)
Recommended
  • OS: Windows 11 64-bit
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Any discrete or modern integrated GPU
  • DirectX: Version 12
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Minimum
  • Requires an Apple processor
  • OS: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur)
  • Processor: Apple M1 or later (Apple Silicon)
  • Memory: 2048 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Metal-capable GPU (built in)
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Recommended
  • Requires an Apple processor
  • OS: macOS 13.0 or later
  • Processor: Apple M1 or later (Apple Silicon)
  • Memory: 4096 MB RAM
  • Graphics: Built-in
  • Storage: 150 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
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