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Indie Game 'Blue Prince' Launches to Critical Acclaim and Game of the Year Buzz

Developed by Dogubomb and funded through a Magic: The Gathering fan site, the innovative puzzle game combines roguelike and deckbuilder elements to deliver a standout 2025 release.

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Overview

  • Blue Prince challenges players to construct a 45-room mansion while uncovering the elusive 46th room, blending roguelike, deckbuilder, and puzzle mechanics.
  • The game was uniquely funded by ad revenue from Tonda Ros's Magic: The Gathering fan site, Mythic Spoiler, over an eight-year period.
  • Critics have praised Blue Prince, with PC Gamer awarding it a 92 and calling it 'one of the best puzzle games in years,' solidifying its status as a potential indie Game of the Year contender.
  • The game is available at an exclusive discounted price of $23.40 through a promotional deal on Fanatical with the code POLY8.
  • Blue Prince's engaging mechanics and replayability have drawn comparisons to genre classics like Myst, earning it significant buzz among gamers and critics alike.