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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe vs Recursion Deluxe

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe and Recursion Deluxe both land in Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe (2013) is 3 years older than Recursion Deluxe (2016). Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe scores higher on Steam reviews (91.1% positive) than Recursion Deluxe (87.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

Which should you pick?

Choose Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe

Choose Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe if you want the Multi-player and Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe launched in 2013.

Choose Recursion Deluxe

Choose Recursion Deluxe if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Recursion Deluxe launched in 2016.

Both Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe and Recursion Deluxe sit in Action, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.

Side-by-side comparison

Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe vs Recursion Deluxe — Steam metadata comparison
Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe — Steam game coverSuper Puzzle Platformer DeluxeRecursion Deluxe — Steam game coverRecursion Deluxe
Released20132016
GenresAction, Indie, CasualAction, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedUnrated
Price7.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews91.1% positive (271 reviews)87.5% positive (24 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-playerSingle-player only
DevelopersAndrew Morrish2D Heroes, Ursa Games

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Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe vs Recursion Deluxe — FAQ

Should I play Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe or Recursion Deluxe first?
If you want chronology, Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe (2013) came out before Recursion Deluxe (2016). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
Are Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe and Recursion Deluxe similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
Does Recursion Deluxe have multiplayer like Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe?
No. Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Recursion Deluxe is listed as single-player only.
Does Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Recursion Deluxe doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
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