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Apr 28, 2025

Puzzling Places is coming to PC via Steam and Steam VR this year

From Press Release:

Indie studio Realities.io are bringing their megahit VR jigsaw game Puzzling Places (400,000 players, 2500+ reviews on META, “A Resounding success” – UploadVR) to the 2D world! Rebuilt from the ground up for flatscreen, the updated, jam-packed Puzzling Places is coming to PC via Steam and Steam VR this year!

About the game
Build beautiful 3D dioramas that come to life! No quests, no timers and no leveling – just a relaxed experience to tackle at your own pace. Explore over 30 intricate puzzles made from 3D scans of real world locations – and some made from our favourite games!

Looking for a quick, 5min puzzle snack in between tasks? Or that epic, multi hour challenge for a rainy weekend? With the multi-hour Tabletop Mode and the bite-sized snack mode, you’re free to pick your own level of challenge. Each puzzle is available in 25, 50, 100, 200, 400 pieces – and some even 800 or 1000 pieces!

Whatever you’re in the mood for, Puzzling Places can offer a satisfying refuge from the bustle of everyday life.

Features:

  • 30+ intricate dioramas from around the world – each coming to life with a handcrafted soundscape and little stories to discover

  • No timers, tasks or pressure – puzzle at your own pace

  • 2 game modes: complete puzzles in short bursts in Snack Mode or go for the full depth in Tabletop Mode

  • 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

About the Developers
Founded in 2016, Realities.io is a pioneer of 3D photography. Realities.io’s technology has powered the early Steam VR app Realities, a number of award winning VR films and experiences, including Home After War, which was awarded “Best Use of Immersive Arts” at SXSW 2019, and the megahit VR puzzle game Puzzling Places.