15 Games Like Blue Prince For Those Who’ve Left Mount Holly

Our Top Picks for Games Like Blue Prince

All the games on this list are great, but some of them are especially so:

Outer Wilds

(2019) – Decipher the secrets of a long-lost civilization in a solar system caught in a time loop.

Tunic

(2022) – No instructions? No problem. Assemble the manual yourself in this puzzle adventure game.

Void Stranger

(2023) – Tile-based puzzles are pushed to their utmost limits in this difficult game.

While these games are the best of the best, rest assured that there’s plenty to love about every game on this list.

15 Games Like Blue Prince: New Mysteries Await

Now, there’s nothing quite like Blue Prince. The fusion of many different genres, such as puzzle, exploration, adventure, and roguelike, makes Blue Prince the first of its kind. As such, it’s not possible to get a one-to-one experience like it, though these games come pretty close.

Now, let’s get to the list of the best games like Blue Prince.

Outer Wilds

Breathtaking Space Puzzle Game

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Mobius Digital, Annapurna Interactive Average Playtime ~20 hours Metacritic Score When it comes to games like Blue Prince, immersive exploration puzzlers are very likely the first stop you’re going to make. And when it comes to those, you really can’t go wrong with

Outer Wilds

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As the newest space cadet of Outer Wilds Ventures, you’ve finally earned the right to take a ship into orbit to discover the secrets of the Nomai, a lost civilization. But things don’t stay that way because minutes after you set off, your sun goes supernova, annihilating everything in your solar system, including you. And then you wake up back on Timber Hearth.

As with Blue Prince,

Outer Wilds

is a mystery-driven exploration game where progression is defined by your real-life learnings and clues often won’t make sense just yet. With a bit of thinking and experimentation, however, you’ll be able to make tangible progress, and step by step, you’ll unlock the secrets of your universe. Hope you’ve been taking notes.

Why we chose it

Outer Wilds

does a dangerous dance between multiple genres, but where other games might slip,

Outer Wilds

manages to perfect the formula.

The large scope of

Outer Wilds

seems like it would compromise the puzzle gameplay; I assure you, it doesn’t. Just as with Blue Prince, every bit of progress is hard-won and every eureka moment is immensely satisfying, and the time management aspect also makes this an interesting strategy game.

My Verdict:

Outer Wilds

is sure to satisfy with its massive scope, archeological angle, and tricky puzzles.

What do players say?

underwater ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ Fantastic game. Don’t use a guide for this one.

Tunic

Assemble The Manual Yourself

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Isometricorp Games, Finji Average Playtime ~15 hours Metacritic Score

Tunic

is a great adventure game, this time starring an anthropomorphic fox. The game has a simple premise: you’re thrust into an isometric world a la Zelda, and that’s about it.

This time, however, the instructions are unclear. And I mean that literally because your goals, objectives, heck, even much of the UI is written in an indecipherable in-game language. You’ll also come across a “helpful” in-game manual that’s not only obtuse but also torn and scattered.

Why we chose it As with

Outer Wilds

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Tunic

masterfully combines the best of multiple genres to create a game that shouldn’t be missed.

Tunic

’s gameplay revolves around figuring out just what you’re supposed to do. With each page you collect, your understanding of what

Tunic

asks of you deepens (or not). Because the instructions are never straightforward, experimentation is key, so don’t be afraid to try out crazy stuff. It might just be the way forward.

As with Blue Prince, progression in

Tunic

is both heavily knowledge-based and hard-won. Much like unraveling the secrets of the mansion, you’ll need to think out of the box and attack problems from multiple angles, as well as carefully study what works and what doesn’t, so you can figure out how to play

Tunic

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My Verdict:

Tunic

’s unconventional approach to the puzzle game makes it an absolute must-play for puzzle aficionados.

What do players say?

ICEDRelativity ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ Difficult but fun. If you need a break, you can always just walk around since it’s very pretty.

Return of the Obra Dinn [Time-Traveling Murder Mystery]

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As an insurance investigator of the British East India Company, it’s your job to board the titular ship, which has somehow sailed into port with no hands on board. Armed only with the ship’s manifest and the Memento Mortum, a pocket watch that allows you to see the exact moment of a person’s death, you’ll need to gather information and uncover the fates of individuals.

Why we chose it The Return of the Obra Dinn keeps you hooked with its distinct 1-bit art style and a massive rabbit hole of a story that’ll keep you guessing.

When it comes to deduction puzzles, it’s very hard to beat Obra Dinn. While some characters, such as the captain, are easy to place, most are not. You’ll need to put on your thinking cap and scour memories of death for minute clues that’ll help you identify who each person is, what their role was aboard the ship, and what killed them, if they perished at all.

My Verdict:

Few murder mysteries are as full of personality as The Return of the Obra Dinn, and watching yourself progress your journal is always a treat.

What do players say?

thedreadpirateroberts ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ It’s a shame you can only really play this once.

The Forgotten City

Time-Traveling in Ancient Rome

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Modern Storyteller, Dear Villagers Average Playtime ~6 hours Metacritic Score If this one sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

The Forgotten City

began life as a Skyrim mod back in, and was so well-received that a full adaptation of it was made in.

In this great RPG game, you’ll be exploring some ancient ruins looking for your rescuer’s friend. Upon entering said ruins, however, you’re transported back in time into an ancient Roman city. Said city is under the gods’ protection, but there lies a single, unbreakable law. And that is, if anyone were to commit a sin, all its citizens would be turned into gold.

Why we chose it When it comes to non-linear mysteries,

The Forgotten City

is a cut above. Despite the massive, sprawling setting as well as an abundance of seemingly unconnected clues, everything comes together to create one interconnected puzzle box.

Naturally, this punishment will be enacted as you play. Fear not, however, as the portal you entered from also gives you the ability to reset the time loop. This ability will prove core to your investigation, as you’ll be able to use it not only to reset the Golden Rule, but also carry items and, most importantly, information, back to the start of the game.

My Verdict:

The Forgotten City

’s reliance on utilizing new information each run makes it very similar to Blue Prince.

What do players say?

ComplexTriangulations ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ It’s a real rollercoaster of a game. You THINK you understand where it’s going, but nope.

Myst [Milestone Puzzle Exploration Game]

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Creator(s)

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Average Playtime ~7 hours Metacritic Score We can’t talk about the Blue Prince without dwelling on one of the forebearers of the genre,

Myst

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Myst

is an atmospheric first-person exploration slash puzzle game. In this title, you’ll play as a wanderer stranded on Myst Island, a place chock-full of secrets and machinery. Exploring this island reveals that it’s much more than meets the eye, with its prime treasures hidden well out of reach.

Why we chose it

Myst

remains a solid first title for anyone looking to get into the genre, especially since many of its puzzles are self-contained.

Myst

not only popularized the puzzle genre, but also set a standard for what CD-ROM games should deliver. For its time, its audiovisual cutscenes, stunning graphics, and then-uncommon first-person perspective for exploration were nothing short of astounding.

It was so successful, in fact, that the

Myst

series persists until today. Not only has it spawned an entire library of sequels, but it’s also been released multiple times as realMyst in, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition in, and a full 3D remake in.

My Verdict:

While many games have surpassed

Myst

, it’s still an engaging classic puzzle game that’s sure to delight.

What do players say?

DAOgolak ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ Incredibly addicting and humongous replay value – I’ve clocked over a thousand hours and counting.

The Talos Principle

Philosophizing with Robots

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Croteam, Devolver Digital Average Playtime ~16 hours Metacritic Score While a whole lot of other games on this list have a story to tell,

The Talos Principle

is a title that also invites us to look inward and ask ourselves some difficult questions, like “what makes us human”, “can a non-human be human”, and so on.

Gameplay-wise,

The Talos Principle

is quite simple. For the most part, you’ll be moving blocks in mazes, and blocks make keys that let you get more blocks, and so on. You’ll also run into many different obstacles, such as gates, motion detectors, sentry guns, and so on.

Why we chose it

Sure, the puzzle gameplay is nice, but it’s the sci-fi setting and especially the reflections on the nature of humanity and free will that make

The Talos Principle

stand out.

Now, all this might make

The Talos Principle

seem heavy, but surprisingly, it isn’t. Despite the many invitations to think on the nature of things, you don’t need to do so to enjoy the game, and the environmental puzzles, though challenging, are pretty basic, so much so that I’d easily recommend

The Talos Principle

for newcomers.

My Verdict:

The Talos Principle

is a great stop for both new and veteran puzzle players. Its blend of basic yet challenging gameplay and invitation for self-reflection makes this one a game worth picking up.

What do players say?

StacksStackingStacks ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★ The sci-fi philosophy was what made me stay, though the puzzles were nice too.

Animal Well

Metroidvania Exploration and Puzzles

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Shared Memory, Bigmode Average Playtime ~8 hours Metacritic Score

Animal Well

stands out not because of its puzzle gameplay (although said gameplay is excellent), but because of its unconventional genre: this one’s a great Metroidvania game on top of being a puzzler.

Like many other games on this list,

Animal Well

’s goal isn’t initially clear. You’re plunged into a dense, cryptic, and non-linear world with no idea of where to go or what to do.

What is clear, however, is that you’re meant to go around solving puzzles and collecting items. The Metroidvania nature of

Animal Well

means that you’ll run across puzzles you can’t reach or solve yet, but it also goes one step further by giving items unintended uses. Patience, observation, and experimentation are key.

Why we chose it Charming, clever, and cute.

Animal Well

marries both of its genres perfectly while removing combat to ensure a pure puzzle-solving experience.

And because

Animal Well

relies on the unconventional, it’s chock-full of secrets and Easter eggs, some of which likely haven’t been found yet by the community.

Who knows, maybe you’ll find one too.

My Verdict:

Animal Well

is much more than meets the eye, and its emphasis on experimentation makes it pretty close to Blue Prince.