Blue Prince

 PC
Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 57
  3. Negative: 0 out of 57
  1. Gamekult
    Apr 23, 2025
    70
    If the mix of puzzle game and rogue-lite works up to a certain point, it is mainly because Blue Prince makes no concessions on its random nature. Whether you’re 2 or 200 hours into the game, it will continue to be the number one obstacle in your quest for knowledge and puzzles. Despite that, it’s a game that remains fascinating, one that easily obsesses the person who is ready to dive in to make it one of the most striking video game experiences of recent years. For others, it will be far too heavy and uncertain an investment.
  2. GameMAG
    Apr 20, 2025
    70
    Blue Prince is quite an interesting game that brings innovations to a stagnant genre, but at the same time suffers from a whole set of shortcomings.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    May 27, 2025
    Blue Prince is one of those games that demonstrates a depth and excellence that we rarely see in the world of video games. [Recommended]
  2. CNET
    Apr 7, 2025
    The Blue Prince isn't for everyone. While most of the puzzles can be solved with whatever's in the room, there are some intricate solutions afoot that could elude casual players. The mansion's shifting layout and unpredictable room choices can make progress uneven -- or even bring it to a halt if luck isn't on your side. But it's by far one of the most unique games I've played in years, and a true treat for puzzle fiends and mystery fans.
  3. Polygon
    Apr 7, 2025
    A mystery-packed mansion that will crank open your mind.
  5. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Apr 7, 2025
    If you hadn't gotten the message by now, Blue Prince is a marvel. [RPS Bestest Bests]
  6. The A.V. Club
    Apr 18, 2025
    I’ll be 100 percent honest and say that it’s not a game I’m especially jazzed to play. (And while I’m drawing parallels, I’ll note that Lorelei had this same irritation baked into it: Intrusions meant to break up the puzzles, except I really like the puzzles, guys, I swear.) The key breaking point came the last time I stumbled onto some clue that gave context to a different puzzle in a different room of the house—and the broken sigh I let out when I realized the game would force me to jump through its various hoops before letting me test that newfound knowledge out. I know I’ll revisit the game at some point, crack back open that insane and rambling email draft, and start teasing out new mysteries again. But I also know I won’t be able to stop myself from asking: Dang, what if this was just the parts of the video game that I liked?
  7. The Verge
    Apr 14, 2025
    There is a story in Blue Prince but from what I’ve seen so far, it has little bearing on the puzzles and isn’t all that interesting. There’s a mystery involving members of your family’s political leanings, a missing author, and a disgruntled employee, but I’m so hungry to figure out how to open the door to the basement that I don’t pay it much mind. I’m about 27 hours in, which feels pretty hefty for a puzzle game. And I feel with all that I’ve uncovered and all I think I have left to uncover, I could go 30 hours more and it would pass in the blink of an eye.
  8. Vice
    Apr 7, 2025
    Blue Prince is, hands down, one of the best games I’ve ever played. And that’s indie or AAA. It’s a triumph in environmental storytelling, as well as game and puzzle design. It’s a game that you need to play. The only thing it asks of you is to truly engage with its world. I still can’t say enough about what Tonda Ros and his team have put together. There is nothing like this game. Blue Prince should be front and center in contention for 2025’s Game of the Year award. [Class Of Its Own]