Which games blow your mind, but only if you know nothing about them in advance?

Best examples I can think of are:

  • Outer Wilds
  • Doki Doki Literature Club
  • The Stanley Parable

What are yours?

(please no spoilers)

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There are definitely plenty of games, especially those with harsh skill curves, that do benefit from knowing what you’re getting yourself into.

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  • games that heavily rely on external guides just to get started - often a weakness of the game, but sometimes the strengths are worth it.
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