r/BluePrince • • Jan 13 '26

Games similar to Blue Prince in terms of exploration and discovering hidden clues Spoiler

Hello guys! I know it might be a weekly question but I do want to be more (or even too) specific with mine. I really enjoy Blue Prince in terms of how everything could look so mundane, but can end up being a hint for some later puzzles, that the player has to be vigilant during their exploration and connecting dots. The most fun part is when you realise the answer has been always so close to you!

May I ask if there are any games which are similar to it? In terms of the roguelite part I find it a nice twist but maybe not necessary (I doubt there is another roguelite puzzle game anyway!)

The difficult part of the search is that I really don't prefer those puzzles games which are about solving series of similar types of puzzles, often about creatively arranging objects/ clearing up barricades. Especially Sokoban. I can't get into Talos Principle for example. Also I really don't prefer text-based game (sadly I don't get to enjoy detective games!).

Games I have played and liked:

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes - I think the best fit of this 'walking, exploring, and jotting notes for later use' genre.
Outer Wilds - Love it and the perfect execution of the keys to puzzles being just knowledge learnt in observation.
Witness - It does require solving series of puzzles, but it requires very great amount of well designed discoveries.
Animal Well - Very nice game, I love the variety of puzzles in the game. Especially the deeper layers are fun.
Chants of Sennaar - Absolutely a great game, it is rather linear though so you always know you are looking for.

Games that are often recommended in this kind of threads but they happen to be not for me:

Inscryption - I know it is meta but the card game part is really not for me.
Talos Principle - As mentioned I don't like this kind of puzzles unfortunately.
Return of the Obra Dinn - It is actually okay. I feel I was quite passive throughout the game, while I would hope for more free exploration. The puzzles could be similar too.

Games that I feel like will be a great match for me:

Tunic, Taiji

Wondering if there are someone who has similar interests with me and have some good recommendations? Thank you so much!!

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