Game · Realities.io Inc
Puzzling Places - 3D Jigsaw Sim
- Steam Deck Verified
A relaxed 3D jigsaw puzzle game about building detailed miniature dioramas of places from around the world.
Before you buy
- Redeem on
- Steam clientPC: Windows. Needs a free Steam account.
- Activates in
- Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.Activates on accounts registered in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Will not activate on accounts registered in North America, Asia, Latin America or Oceania.
- You get
- A digital activation keyStandard edition. No disc, no box.
- Delivery
- To your account and by emailDelivered to your account and by email once it is ready. Some orders get a short manual check first.
Trailers and screenshots
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, including the Steam Frame — 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 Steam Frame or other VR headset
2-player Online Co-op (VR only): Puzzle together with a friend in a shared virtual space
Included Puzzle Maker Tool: Create your own 2D and 3D puzzles using your own images, 3D scans, and models, then share them with the community through Steam Workshop with the included Puzzle Maker Tool
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!
Description, images and details are taken from this product's Steam page.
Details
- Developer
- Realities.io Inc
- Publisher
- Realities.io Inc
- Released
- 9 Apr, 2026
- Genres
- Simulation, Puzzle, Indie
- Runs on
- Windows
- Activates on
- Steam client, Europe and UK
- Interface
- English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish - Latin America, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Single-player
- Multi-player
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
- Steam Achievements
- Full controller support
- Tracked Controller Support
- VR Supported
- Steam Workshop
- Color Alternatives
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
- Steam Cloud
- Family Sharing
System requirements
Windows
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Quad-core CPU (Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3 class) | Intel i7 7th gen or better |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Modern integrated graphics or entry-level dedicated GPU | Mid-range dedicated GPU (RTX 2070 & above) |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| VR Support | Flatscreen only! For VR Recommended Requirements are needed | SteamVR compatible headset + motion controllers |
Activating it on Steam client
- Open the Steam client and sign in.
- Choose Games in the top menu, then Activate a Product on Steam.
- Paste the key and confirm. It appears in your library.
The key is listed for the Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. region. Read how regions work before you buy.