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Realities.io Inc · Published by Realities.io Inc
Very Positive — 98% positive (164 reviews) · 28 achievements
Last updated 6 Oct 2026
A relaxed 3D jigsaw puzzle game about building detailed miniature dioramas of places from around the world.
£6.69
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Indie, Simulation · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Explore Puzzling Places - 3D Jigsaw Sim and craft intricate 3D puzzles representing iconic locations. Use your creativity to piece together these miniature worlds in a relaxing, innovative simulation experience.
About this game
In Puzzling Places you piece together 3D jigsaw miniatures of locations from around the world. There are no scores or timers — just the simple, relaxing joy of connecting pieces and discovering small details along the way.
Would you like to attend a medieval wedding in the Spanish royal palace? Explore Mont-Saint-Michel, a French abbey perched on a small tidal island in Normandy? Or wander a cozy Alsace street corner with flowers and playful cats?
The game features 18 unique locations from around the world, each rich in detail, accompanied by distinctive soundscapes, with some featuring small story moments and subtle animations.
Whether you’re a dedicated jigsaw enthusiast who enjoys long sessions with hundreds of pieces, or you just want to unwind by snapping together a few, every puzzle is available in multiple piece counts and two game modes—so you can choose the playstyle and level of challenge that suits you:
Classic Mode: You get all pieces at once and sort and assemble freely, just like a traditional jigsaw
Journey Mode: Start from a single piece and puzzle in small batches for a calmer, more guided experience. Ideal for casual play, short sessions, or when you just don’t want to deal with “the big pile.”
Multiple Piececounts: Each puzzle is available in 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 pieces - and some even 800 or 1000 pieces!
Puzzle comfortably on your desktop PC, on the go with Steam Deck, or fully immersed in a VR Headset —
Puzzling Places has been optimized across all three platforms.
Playing in VR? Team up with a friend in 2-player online co-op and solve puzzles together (VR platforms only).
Feature Summary:
Puzzle intricate 3D miniature dioramas from around the world - each coming to life with a handcrafted soundscape and little stories to discover
18 unique locations to puzzle
Classic Mode: Sort and assemble freely, just like a traditional jigsaw puzzles
Journey Mode: Connect small sets of pieces one after the other in a more guided, relaxed experience
Adjustable difficulty: each puzzle comes in 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 - and some up to 1000 pieces
Cross-Device: puzzle on your desktop, your Steamdeck or in your VR headset
2-player Online Co-op (VR only): Puzzle together with a friend in a shared virtual space
About the developers
Puzzling Places is being developed by Realities.io, a small indie team based out of Berlin that came together to explore what happens when you combine 3D scanning and game engines. We love making cool places from around the globe digitally discoverable and have been channeling that passion into Puzzling Places since 2020.
We’re always happy about your feedback - reach out to us via Discord, Social Media or email!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Quad-core CPU (Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3 class)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Modern integrated graphics or entry-level dedicated GPU
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- VR Support: Flatscreen only! For VR Recommended Requirements are needed
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i7 7th gen or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Mid-range dedicated GPU (RTX 2070 & above)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- VR Support: SteamVR compatible headset + motion controllers
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Monthly Pack #48 - Harvest Season - Out Now!
Hey Puzzlers, Monthly Pack #48 - Harvest Season is OUT NOW! Celebrate the changing season with Monthly Pack #48: Harvest Season! 🍂 Explore six cosy scenes filled with autumnal charm, from a secluded forest cabin and bustling market stall to a Finnish farm and a family gathering around the dinner table. Settle in and soak up the seasonal atmosphere! 🎃 Included Puzzles: Lonely Forest CabinLocation: The Magic ForestModel by: vervoortwardMax. 400 piecesFarmer’s Market StallLocation: Auckland, New ZealandModel by: RJducatsMax. 400 pieces Finnish FarmLocation: Turku, FinlandScan by: Lassi KaukonenMax. 1000 piecesPovrly BlacksmithLocation: Povrly, Czech RepublicScan by: matousekfotoMax. 1000 pieces Family DinnerLocation: Springfield, IL, USAModel by: StylArtsMax. 400 piecesHalloween MansionLocation: Transylvanian AlpsModel by: SouchenkiMax. 400 pieces Attribution and Licenses"Lonely Forest Cabin" is created based on a model by vervoortward, licensed under the CC Attribution license."Farmer’s Market Stall" is created based on a model by RJducats, licensed under the Standard license."Finnish Farm" is created based on a scan by Lassi Kaukonen, licensed under the CC Attribution License."Povrly Blacksmith" is created based on a scan by matousekfoto, licensed under the CC Attribution license."Family Dinner" is created based on a model by StylArts, licensed under the Standard license."Halloween Mansion" is created based on a model by Souchenki, licensed under the Standard license.And if you’ve been enjoying Puzzling Places, leaving us a review really helps support the team and makes a huge difference for us! Happy puzzling! -realities.io teamRead full article on Community Announcements (RIO CalicoConundrum)AnnouncementsOfficial
Puzzling Places x Walkabout Mini Golf - Gardens of Babylon Out now!
Hey Puzzlers,Special collaboration with Walkabout Mini Golf — A free DLC puzzle featuring Gardens of Babylon, one of the fan-favorite courses from Walkabout Mini Golf, is available to download NOW in Puzzling Places!Step into the legendary Gardens of Babylon and piece together this vibrant, bustling scene. Admire the ornate architecture, flowing fountains, lush gardens, and animated characters bringing the course to life as you puzzle your way through the scene. And don’t forget to look around for the fun little details and hidden easter eggs along the way! 🧩Included Puzzles: Gardens of BabylonLocation: Walkabout Mini GolfModel by: Mighty CoconutMax. 400 pieces🌸 Cherry Blossom is coming to Steam!Our Walkabout Mini Golf collaboration isn’t stopping there! The Cherry Blossom puzzle will also be coming to Steam on the same day, giving you all the chance to experience another fan-favourite Walkabout Mini Golf course as a Puzzling Places puzzle! ⛳🌸🧩Attribution and Licenses"Gardens of Babylon" is created based on a model by Mighty Coconut, licensed under the Standard license.And if you’ve been enjoying Puzzling Places, leaving us a review really helps support the team and makes a huge difference for us! Happy puzzling! -realities.io teamRead full article on Community Announcements (RIO CalicoConundrum)AnnouncementsOfficial
Discover the Best on Steam Frame Verified Bundle!
Hey Puzzlers, Steam Frame is officially available today! 🎉 To celebrate, we’ve teamed up with 10 other fantastic VR games to bring you the Best on Steam Frame Verified Bundle!The bundle brings together 11 great VR experiences, all Steam Frame Verified and featured on Steam’s Great on Frame collection. Whether you’re looking to puzzle, explore, relax, or jump into something completely different, there’s something for everyone.And of course, Puzzling Places is Steam Frame Verified! 🧩✨ You can now play your puzzles on Steam Frame and enjoy the same relaxing Puzzling Places experience on Valve’s new headsetAlongside Puzzling Places, the bundle includes:Ancient Dungeon VRDungeons of EternityCubismWalkabout Mini GolfVacation SimulatorUNDERDOGSI Expect You To DieDeadly DeliveryThe Light BrigadeHard BulletIt’s a great chance to discover some new VR favourites and get your library ready for Steam Frame! 🥽 You can also enter the giveaway with 55 Steam keys across all 11 participating games here: https://gleam.io/6hrzp/over-55-vr-keys-on-11-of-the-best-vr-titles Picking up a Steam Frame? Start your standalone VR library with the full bundle here!Happy puzzling! 🧩💙— The Puzzling Places TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (RIO CalicoConundrum)AnnouncementsOfficial
All Puzzles of 2022 Bundle Out Now! 🧩
Hey Puzzlers! 🧩 We’re continuing our journey through the Puzzling Places back catalogue, and all of the puzzles from 2022 are now available on Steam! 🧩🎉The 2022 collection includes some of our early favourites, from Monthly Pack #5 – The Ukraine Pack, Behind High Walls, and Monthly Pack #6 – Remarkable Rooms, alongside additional puzzles including the Hallwyl Pack, Biarritz Pack, Armenia Pack, Lunar New Year Special, Midnight Mass in Vienna, and Union Pacific Railroad Car. All Puzzles of 2022 BundleWant to experience the complete 2022 collection? You can now grab all of the puzzles released throughout 2022 in one bundle!It’s another chance to catch up on some of our earlier puzzles and discover favourites you may have missed. You can find the bundle here! And if you’ve been enjoying Puzzling Places, leaving us a review really helps support the team and makes a huge difference for us!Happy puzzling! -Steph & the Realities.io teamRead full article on Community Announcements (RIO CalicoConundrum)AnnouncementsOfficial
Puzzling Places - Puzzle Maker is Out now!
Hey Puzzlers,The wait is over — PuzzleMaker is now available! 🎉Have you ever wanted to create and play your own Puzzling Places puzzles? Now you can! PuzzleMaker lets you turn your favourite images, 3D scans, and models into your very own 2D and 3D jigsaw puzzles. Create a 1,000 piece 2D puzzle from a favourite photo, build a 3D puzzle from a scan, or experiment with your own models and ideas. You can customise your puzzles with different piece counts, background colours, soundscapes and more to make them your own.Once you’ve made a puzzle, you can play it wherever you like. Enjoy it on your PC, jump into PCVR for a more immersive puzzling experience, or take your creations with you on the go with Steam Deck!And there’s plenty more to discover! Browse Steam Workshop to find puzzles made by other players and build up your own library of free community-made 2D and 3D puzzles to play. Create Your Own 2D and 3D PuzzlesTurn your favourite images into 2D puzzles with up to 1,000 pieces, or use your own 3D scans and models to create fully playable 3D Puzzling Places puzzles.You can customise your creations with different piece counts and generation settings, as well as choose your own background colour and soundscape.2D puzzles are especially easy to get started with — just choose an image, set up your puzzle, and let PuzzleMaker handle the rest. For 3D creations, compatible scans and models can be processed into the miniature, interactive scenes you know from Puzzling Places.Share and Discover Community PuzzlesShare your creations with other players by publishing your puzzles directly from Puzzle Maker to Steam Workshop, where the community can discover and play them. You can also browse and play puzzles made by other Puzzling Places players, with the growing number of community creations providing a library of free 2D and 3D puzzles to discover and enjoy.Play Your WayYour community-made puzzles can be enjoyed however you like. Play on your PC, jump into PCVR for an immer...Read full article on Community Announcements (RIO CalicoConundrum)
