One of 2025’s best-reviewed games is dropping on Xbox Game Pass this week — and chances are, you’ve never even heard of it.
Blue Prince has quietly taken critics by storm, earning a staggering 92 on Metacritic and already being hailed as a potential game of the year. Some are even calling it the best game they’ve ever played. And yet, until yesterday, it wasn’t even on my radar.
That changes now. With its official Xbox Game Pass launch set for April 10, Blue Prince could be 2025’s biggest sleeper hit — an indie darling poised to outshine even Balatro in surprise success.
But before we dive into what this mysterious game is, here’s a look at some of the glowing reviews, most of which strongly suggest you stop reading and just play the game.
