The definitions of the two words are quite similar. Merriam-Webster says a recluse is “a person who leads a secluded or solitary life,” while a hermit is “one that retires from society and lives in solitude especially for religious reasons.” Well, my desire to avoid human interaction wasn't grounded in religion.

Who is a recluse person?

: a person who leads a secluded or solitary life.

What kind of person is a hermit?

a person who has withdrawn to a solitary place for a life of religious seclusion. any person living in seclusion; recluse. Zoology. an animal of solitary habits.