Don't get me wrong, I know there are some, I'm just wondering if there's anything worth checking out that doesn't usually fall into the usual Japanese design trappings that make me cringe. I know some people like the JRPG design but I don't and I want to know if gameplay wise there are any titles that buck the trend. Already know about some titles like Armoured Core etc. but they're heavily advertised.
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The easier Metroidvanias like Touhou Luna Nights, Momodora, and Rabi-Ribi do not have mazes per se. Bloodstained only has basic maze-like-design on the level of SotN where you might not know where to go next at some points.
Shenmue is just QTE no mazes that I recall. Would not say training your moves is grindy. You don't have to do it.
Valkryia Chronicles already mentioned.
Catherine is a puzzle game. I don't know if you'd call the puzzles mazes.