10 Mind-Bending Video Games That Will RUIN You

10. Blue Prince (2025)

In roguelike puzzle game Blue Prince, protagonist Simon arrives at his family's manor home after it's left to him by his late great-uncle. Before he's able to claim his inheritance, however, he's tasked with discovering the estate's secret 46th room.

On its surface, the premise of this game is simple. Players make their way through the house each day, drafting rooms as they go from a choice of three cards presented to them each time a door is opened. However, the more players uncover, the more complex the game becomes.

Blue Prince is a constantly unfolding puzzle box in which stumbling upon a new clue or solving one of its many puzzles only unveils more secrets about the house and its previous occupants. Even after players find their way into Room 46, there's still so much that's waiting to be discovered.

Underneath this title's cryptic puzzles and cleverly hidden clues, there's also a surprisingly moving narrative that touches upon poignant themes of censorship, family, and expression that resonates with players long after the credits roll.

Put all these pieces together, and it's no surprise why Blue Prince is praised as one of the best games of the year so far.