Blue Prince isn’t your average puzzle game. It’s a layered, mind-bending descent into the unknown halls of the Mt. Holly Estate, full of cryptic rooms, lore-soaked secrets, and that ever-elusive Room 46. If you're gearing up for your first playthrough and wondering how much time to carve out for this eerie expedition.

Average Time To Beat Blue Prince

At first glance, Blue Prince may look like a bite-sized indie mystery. In reality, it’s a deceptively complex experience. While it’s technically possible to beat the game in under one hour (and yes, there’s an achievement for doing exactly that), the average player is in for a much longer journey.

Most players will see credits roll after 14 to 28 hours of gameplay. But that range heavily depends on how quickly you grasp the game's intricate web of puzzles and how deeply you choose to explore the manor’s countless mysteries.

In terms of in-game progress, expect to reach the credits after about 50 in-game days, though some have managed it in fewer than 25 and others are still lost in the halls after more than 150.

How Long To Reach Room 46?

Reaching Room 46 is your main goal, and it's easier said than done. Speedy puzzle-solvers or genre veterans (think Outer Wilds or Return of the Obra Dinn) may unlock its secrets quickly. But for most, Room 46 will remain tantalizingly out of reach for dozens of in-game Days.

If you’re efficient and a little lucky, you could hit Room 46 in just 20 to 30 Days. More commonly, though, players spend 40 to 60 Days deciphering the complex logic behind each door, interaction, and breadcrumb of the story.

100% Completion Time

For the true completionists, the ones who refuse to leave a stone unturned Blue Prince will demand a serious time investment. Fully completing the game, unlocking all 16 achievements, and solving every riddle the manor has to offer will likely take 60+ hours.

And don’t let the achievement count fool you. While there are only 16, each one is deeply tied to complex or obscure in-game tasks. You’ll need to:

• Complete the entire Mt. Holly Directory
• Buy out the Showroom
• Pass the final Classroom exam
• Solve endgame-level puzzles that would make even Sherlock Holmes sweat

Even after the credits roll, the game continues to surprise with hidden lore, secret pathways, and cryptic puzzles that most players won’t even discover on their first run.

Blue Prince is one of those rare puzzle games that respects your intelligence and demands it in return. Whether you’re solving its most cryptic challenges or just soaking in the strange, surreal atmosphere of the Mt. Holly Estate, time feels elastic in this game. Every run reveals something new. Every door might hide the answer. Every clue counts.