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Blue Prince

Blue Prince

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Blue Prince

Blue Prince

Dogubomb

Windows; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S; macOSPaid (purchase; also available day-one on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus)
Health Score
63
GOOD
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About This Game

Blue Prince is a single-player puzzle-adventure/roguelike in which you explore a mysterious, ever-shifting manor by choosing which rooms appear behind doors and solving interconnected puzzles to reach a hidden 46th room. Runs reset each in-game day, but discoveries and some permanent upgrades persist across attempts; the tone is atmospheric, reflective, and mystery-driven rather than violent.

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value
3/5
Creativity
3/5
Pro-Social
0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization
0/5
Time Pressure / FOMO
1/5
Social Risk
0/5
Content Intensity
2/5

Negatives

  • •Some puzzles rely on color cues (accessibility/colorblind concerns) and RNG-driven roguelike elements can frustrate players
  • •small bits of in-game simulated gambling (slot machine) and a textual alcohol reference may concern some parents.

Positives

  • •Deep, thoughtful puzzle systems that reward note-taking and pattern recognition
  • •calm, atmospheric presentation with handcrafted art and soundtrack
  • •manual save and offline single-player experience.

Gameplay Videos

Everything You Need To Start - A Blue Prince Guide

Mr. Gaboobily

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Official Ratings

E10+ (Everyone 10+)
ESRB
Alcohol ReferenceSimulated Gambling.

No Interactive Elements.

Not Rated
PEGI
No official PEGI entry foundcontent includes mild alcohol references and a simulated slot-machine minigame (see ESRB).

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5
Not appropriate — puzzles are conceptually complex and the game is rated E10+. Not recommended for preschool children.
ℹ️Ages 6-8
Generally not recommended on their own; younger school-age children could try short supervised sessions with heavy parental guidance and assistance solving puzzles.
ℹ️Ages 9-12
Likely appropriate for many in this group (ESRB E10+). Good for kids who enjoy logic puzzles, but parents should be aware of mild alcohol references and a simulated slot machine minigame and consider supervising play.
ℹ️Ages 13-15
Recommended — well-suited for teens who enjoy puzzle and mystery games; minimal mature content beyond mild references. Encourages planning and reading.
ℹ️Ages 16-18
Recommended — solid single-player puzzle experience with little risky content; suitable for older teens and adults.

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