Blue Prince
Adventure
Indie
Strategy
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Cloud
Family Sharing

Welcome to Mt. Holly, where every dawn unveils a new mystery. Navigate through shifting corridors and ever-changing chambers in this genre-defying strategy puzzle adventure. But will your unpredictable path lead you to the rumored Room 46?

Developers: Dogubomb
Publishers: Raw Fury
Release Date: Apr 10, 2025
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 3.7k

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Very Positive(87%)
unique mechanics
immersive world
satisfying puzzles
intriguing lore
beautiful art style
note-taking
puzzle difficulty
narrative intrigue
RNG
exploration
heavy RNG
no mid-run save
slow animations
tedious repetition
time-consuming
The reviews present a sentiment towards Blue Prince, with many players appreciating its unique blend of roguelike and puzzle mechanics and immersive world-building. However, frustration arises from the heavy reliance on RNG and inability to save progress mid-run, which some find detracts from the overall puzzle-solving experience. The game's atmosphere and narrative intrigue are largely appreciated, but opinions diverge on the difficulty and fairness of certain puzzles.

Positive Points

  • The game's unique combination of roguelike and puzzle elements is praised as innovative and keeps gameplay engaging.
  • Players find the world-building and narrative intriguing, with layered storytelling that emerges through exploration.
  • The art style and atmosphere are appreciated for adding a sense of mystery and immersion.
  • Many puzzles are appreciated for their cleverness and the satisfaction they provide upon solving.
  • Negative Points

  • There is significant frustration over the heavy reliance on RNG, which hinders progress and can make the game feel repetitive.
  • Players are critical of the game's lengthy and unskippable animations, which slow down the pace and can become tedious over time.
  • The lack of a mid-run save feature is seen as disrespectful to players' time, especially when real life interrupts gameplay.
  • Mixed Points

  • The need for extensive note-taking and outside-the-box thinking is appealing to some players but overwhelming and frustrating to others.
  • Opinions on puzzle difficulty vary, with some finding them rewarding and others feeling they are too obscure or reliant on obscure wordplay.
  • Common Themes

  • A strong narrative and mythology that unfolds through environmental storytelling, engaging many players.
  • RNG as both a challenge and a point of contention, impacting players' ability to progress effectively.
  • A mix of satisfaction and frustration from puzzle-solving, depending on individual players' patience and approach.
  • The game's atmosphere, music, and art style consistently receive praise for enhancing the overall experience.
  • Updated 1/2/2026, 12:01:21 AM UTC