Definitely fear and hunger (the first one)

Also, baldur's gate 3 has an uncountable number of "no fucking way the devs did this" that make a blind run of the game a memorable experience

Same goes with the metal gear solid saga

Factorio and Dyson Sphere Program. At least don't watch people like Nilaus and Dosh Doshington play the game until you've tried to make your own solutions first.

Outside. Recent patches may affect your starting location.

The real answer will always be Outer Wilds.

But also...

Fez. It definitely inspired Animal Well and Tunic.

Pony island, 0,75 cent on sale right now on steam.

Cultist Simulator is most fun when you really know nothing about the game and you stumble into things.

Some slightly more obscure ones:

• Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
• Planescape: Torment

Also surprised Metal Gear Solid hasn't been mentioned yet.

Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery. This game is fairly old now (like maybe 15 years) and I’ve only played it once and it took like 4 hours of total playtime, but it remains among the most memorable games I’ve witnessed. I HIGHLY recommend it.

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim.

Do not go in knowing anything.

The most I will tell you is that it's an adventure game with some minor tower defense elements. And that it is the best game I've ever played, and no game has ever topped it since.

The Xenoblade games. Probably Xenogears and Xenosaga, too, but I haven't played those yet.

Pin the tail on the donkey.

Rez and Fez. Similar names, very different games.

Dark souls

Another opportunity to shout out my 2024 GOTY, Dread Delusion! I have so much love to gush for it. I wouldn’t say it “blows the mind” per se, but it knows what it is and executes it soundly. Give it a shot if you enjoy the sonder-type experience from a well-crafted storyline

Warframe. Focus on the Main Quest. That is all.

Nethack / Cdda / coq...

Because going blind Is the game

Dishonored

TBH though, most if not all games are better blind.

Arco.

A recent and lesser known game - unique turn-based tactical combat, and a heart-wrenching story.

Outer Wilds.