Blue Prince Set to Launch as 2025’s Highest-Rated Game

The innovative narrative puzzle game becomes available April 10 across platforms, including Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus.

Blue Prince, a narrative puzzle adventure blending roguelike, strategy, and board game mechanics, holds a Metacritic score of 92, making it the highest-rated game of 2025 so far.
The game’s unique premise involves inheriting a mansion by discovering its secret 46th room, with dynamically shifting layouts players build and explore daily.
Critics have praised its intricate puzzle design, narrative depth, and evolving gameplay, likening it to titles like Outer Wilds and Return of the Obra Dinn.
Launching April 10, the game will be accessible to millions through concurrent releases on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, excluding the Nintendo Switch.
Blue Prince is already being hailed as a Game of the Year contender for its innovative design and compelling storytelling.