- Monthly Pack #48 - Harvest Season - Out Now! - 1 October 2026
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 C…
- Puzzling Places x Walkabout Mini Golf - Gardens of Babylon Out now! - 17 September 2026
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-favourit…
- Discover the Best on Steam Frame Verified Bundle! - 14 September 2026
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 St…
- All Puzzles of 2022 Bundle Out Now! 🧩 - 10 September 2026
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!…
- Puzzling Places - Puzzle Maker is Out now! - 10 September 2026
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. Cre…
- Monthly Pack #47 & Birthday Update - Out Now! - 3 September 2026
Hey Puzzlers, Monthly Pack #47 is OUT NOW! From historic breweries to striking modern architecture, Monthly Pack #47 brings six brand-new locations to explore! Step inside the Feldschlösschen Brewery, discover the impossible perspectives of the Escher Stairs, admire the towering forms of the Brutalist Towers, explore the elegant Hall of Arts Foyer, rummage through Grandpa's Attic, and wander through the Mykhailo Figol Gallery. Included Puzzles: Feldschlösschen BreweryLocation: Rheinfelden, SwitzerlandScan by: VirtualPhoto3DMax. 1000 piecesEscher StairsLocation: Baarn, The NetherlandsModel by: Ruslan SokolovskyMax. 400 piecesBrutalist TowersLocation: Sofia, BulgariaScan by: SKRUNDA - Оrрндп ЯТGMax. 1000 piecesHall of Arts FoyerLocation: Budapest, HungaryScan by: Gabor_Laszlo_NagyMax. 400 piecesGrandpa's AtticLocation: Toledo, OH, USAModel by: Maarten HofMax. 400 piecesMykhailo Figol Gall…
- Puzzle Packs of 2023 Out Now on Steam! - 27 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers! 🧩 It’s time to take another trip through the Puzzling Places back catalogue! All of our 2023 puzzles are now available on Steam, bringing plenty of new places and experiences to discover — including Monthly Pack #17 – Moments in Japan, and Monthly Pack #18 – French Châteaux, alongside many more.This is the latest step in our ongoing effort to bring more of the Puzzling Places back catalogue to Steam, with even more puzzle packs on the way. From relaxing flat-screen sessions to puzzling on Steam Deck or getting fully immersed in VR, there’s a whole year of puzzles waiting for you.All Puzzles of 2023 BundleAnother bundle has arrived! 🎉The All Puzzles of 2023 Bundle is now available on Steam, bringing together every puzzle released throughout 2023 in one complete collection.Whether you missed some of these earlier releases or want to dive deeper into the Puzzling Places col…
- Puzzle Maker Update - 2D Puzzles! - 26 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers, We’re excited to introduce 2D puzzle creation to PuzzleMaker! Alongside creating 3D puzzles from your own scans and models, PuzzleMaker will now let you take 2D images and turn them into playable jigsaw puzzles.While Puzzling Places is all about 3D puzzling, we already have the tools and ecosystem to let you enjoy jigsaw puzzles in VR, flat-screen, different game modes, and even multiplayer. So we thought - why not let you bring your own 2D images into the mix too?2D puzzles are also a much more accessible way to get started with Puzzle Maker. You don't need any experience with 3D modelling, scanning, or processing. Just find an image you love and turn it into a puzzle!Creating a 2D PuzzleCreating a 2D puzzle works much like creating a 3D puzzle in PuzzleMaker. When starting a new puzzle, simply switch the puzzle type from 3D to 2D, then drag and drop your image.2D puzzles…
- Puzzling Places Dev Chat - Puzzle Maker, Steam Workshop, and more! - 21 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers, Curious about PuzzleMaker and what we're building for Puzzling Places?We’ve just released a new Dev Chat where we sit down to talk about PuzzleMaker, how it works, and our plans for turning it into a platform for creating and sharing your own puzzles.In the video, we cover:🧩 What PuzzleMaker is and how you can use it🛠️ Creating puzzles from your own 3D scans and models🌐 The Steam Workshop and community-made puzzles💡 What we've learned from our testers so far🚀 What's coming nextWe also finish with a short community Q&A, answering some of your burning questions about PuzzleMaker.🎥 Watch the full Dev Chat here:Want to try PuzzleMaker Early?PuzzleMaker is currently in testing, and we're looking for people to help us test and improve it before the full release!👉 Find out how to join the PuzzleMaker test: https://forms.gle/UXoS3ZGcgH5HHpsz6We'd love to hear what you think…
- All Puzzles of 2024 are Now Available! - 20 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers! 🧩Puzzles of 2024 are now on Steam! 🧩🎉Another whole year of Puzzling Places has arrived on Steam! All of the puzzles released throughout 2024 are now available; giving you plenty of new places to explore and puzzles to piece together. The 2024 collection includes favourites such as Monthly Pack #22 – Streets of San Francisco, Monthly Pack #26 – Inside & Outside, and New York City, alongside plenty more locations and scenes to discover.And we’re not stopping there! 👀 We’re continuing to bring more of the Puzzling Places back catalogue to Steam, with even more puzzle packs on the way.All Puzzles of 2024 BundleWe’re also bringing you the All Puzzles of 2024 Bundle! 🎉Want to experience a whole year of Puzzling Places? The All Puzzles of 2024 Bundle brings together every puzzle released throughout 2024, all in one collection - with 36% off!It’s the perfect way to catch up o…
- Puzzle Packs of 2025 are OUT NOW! - 13 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers! 🧩 We’re excited to announce that the Puzzles of 2025 are now available! 🎉 Looking to expand your puzzling library? 🧩 A whole year of puzzling has arrived, bringing together a fantastic collection of puzzles released throughout 2025 — now all in one place!Whether you want to relax in flat-screen mode, puzzle on the go with Steam Deck, or immerse yourself in SteamVR, you can now enjoy even more puzzles wherever and however you like to play. But that’s just the beginning… 👀Over the coming weeks, we’ll be bringing ALL of our past puzzle packs and premium puzzles to Steam, giving you the chance to explore the full Puzzling Places collection! We’ll be rolling them out gradually, so there’ll be plenty more puzzles to discover along the way.All Puzzles of 2025 BundleAlongside the release of the Puzzles of 2025, we’re also excited to introduce the All Puzzles of 2025 Bundle! Wa…
- Monthly Pack #46 - Faraway Lands - Out Now! - 6 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers, Monthly Pack #46 - Faraway Lands is OUT NOW! Journey beyond the ordinary with Monthly Pack #46: Faraway Lands! Explore six imaginative worlds brought to life entirely through handcrafted 3D scenes. From magical hideaways to floating farms and colourful villages, every puzzle is packed with charm, personality, and delightful details waiting to be discovered. Included Puzzles: Magical MansionLocation: The Magic ForestModel by: ithappyMax. 400 piecesFarm on the WavesLocation: Middle of the OceanModel by: Bricks StudioMax. 400 pieces Petite BakeryLocation: The HarborModel by: Anastasia KasyanikMax. 1000 piecesJunkyard IslandLocation: The SkyModel by: Conrad JustinMax. 400 pieces Greenhouse LairLocation: The Magic ForestModel by: Karolina RenkiewiczMax. 400 piecesColorful River CrossingLocation: By the RiverModel by: Michał SolarekMax. 1000 pieces Updates & Bug fixesAdded the o…
- PuzzleMaker Update! - 5 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers,We've just released a new PuzzleMaker version, bringing a whole host of improvements to make creating community puzzles faster, easier, and better looking than ever.Here's what's new:Faster Puzzle ProcessingPreviously, generating puzzles could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the model or scan. With this new system, many puzzles can now be processed in just a few minutes, with some completing in as little as one minute!Rotation AdjustmentOne of the difficulties that many players experienced whilst processing a puzzle was getting the rotation right. We've added a new rotation step before processing your puzzle. Rather than discovering after processing that your model was rotated incorrectly, you can now adjust and preview its orientation before processing begins.Improved Thumbnail CreationWe've noticed that many fantastic community puzzles weren't gettin…
- Puzzling Places is now Steam Frame Verified! - 4 August 2026
Hey Puzzlers,We’ve got some exciting news to share - Puzzling Places is officially Steam Frame Verified! 🧩We've been working behind the scenes to ensure Puzzling Places delivers the best possible experience on Steam Frame, and we're happy to say the game now meets Valve's requirements for full compatibility. When Steam Frame arrives, you’ll be able to enjoy building your favourite 3D puzzles with confidence. We can’t wait to welcome even more puzzlers into the world of Puzzling Places! Happy puzzling! 🧩Steph & The Puzzling Places Team
- Puzzling Places Steam Workshop Update - Out Now! - 23 July 2026
Hey Puzzlers, We have a big announcement - The Puzzling Places Steam Workshop is now open! 🧩 Starting today, all Steam players can browse, download, and play community-made puzzles directly through the Puzzling Places Steam Workshop. Whilst the PuzzleMaker creation tools are still in closed beta, there’s already a growing library of free community puzzles waiting to be discovered. These creations bring a whole new variety of puzzling creations to Puzzling Places, from unique 3D scans to original 3D models, and give everyone a chance to explore puzzles beyond what's included in Puzzle Packs.What can you do right now?Browse community-created puzzles on Steam Workshop Download and play new creations directly in Puzzling PlacesDiscover a wider range of locations, objects, and ideas from the communityEnjoy new puzzles at your own pace Can I create my own puzzles? Not quite yet! The PuzzleMa…
- Dinosaur Disaster is Available Now! - 16 July 2026
Hey Puzzlers, Containment has failed. The fences are down, the facility is in ruins, and something enormous is roaming free... Piece together the aftermath of a catastrophic experiment: towering giants roam free, enclosures lie in ruins, and the remnants of a once-ambitious project are scattered across the landscape. Every piece brings you closer to uncovering what went wrong.... Welcome to Dinosaur Disaster! 🦖Included Puzzles: Dinosaur DisasterLocation: Isla Verdara, Pacific OceanMax. 400 piecesAttribution and LicensesDinosaur Disaster was created using:"road_001(object_city)" Model by SKMT, licensed under the CC Attribution license."Table calendar 3D model" Model by Tartino, licensed under the applicable CGTrader license."Cliff Face V2" Model by james Tubbritt, licensed under the CC Attribution license."Hand Truck Cart" Model by louis-muir, licensed under the CC Attribution license."…
- Hotfix 2026-07-07 - 7 July 2026
VR:Fix trigger buttons always activating for both hands for Vive and Index headsetsFix hint tool visualization staying active after a successful connection when mode was set to "always"2D:Fix a potential crash when pressing 'g' to dissolve a groupFix "Scroll Wheel Piece Rotation" setting not being savedFix "X-Ray tool" not being adjustable with mouse wheel when "Scroll Wheel Piece Rotation" setting was turned on
- Monthly Pack #45 - Out Now & Quality of Life 2.0 Update! - 2 July 2026
Hey Puzzlers, Monthly Pack #45 is OUT NOW! From grand châteaux to cosy pubs, Monthly Pack #45 brings six brand-new locations to explore! Visit Château de La Gadelière, admire a vibrant Butterfly Display, dive into the details of a Gamer Bedroom, cross Baker and the Bridge, wander through the Anhui Residential Buildings, and stop by the Rose and Crown Pub. Included Puzzles: Rose and Crown PubLocation: London, United KingdomScan by: David Fletcher - artfletchMax. 1000 piecesAnhui Residential BuildingsLocation: Anhui, ChinaScan by: MetazeonMax. 400 pieces Baker and the BridgeLocation: By the RiverModel by: Conrad JustinMax. 400 piecesGamer BedroomLocation: Laval, FranceScan by: Yaël Martin - yaelmMax. 400 pieces Butterfly DisplayLocation: New Haven, CT, USA (Peabody Museum of Natural History)Scan by: Yale Peabody MuseumMax. 400 piecesChâteau de La GadelièreLocation: Rueil-la-Gadelière, Fra…
- Join the Puzzle Maker closed Beta! - 1 July 2026
Would you look at that - the first few puzzles created by players with Puzzle Maker!Join the beta!While we are not quite ready for the full release just yet we just decided to open up a few more spots for the closed Beta Test! So if you always wanted to create your own puzzles from scans or 3D models, sign up here to join the closed beta!
- Grab Puzzling Places in the Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Hey Puzzlers,We’re excited to share that Puzzling Places – 3D Jigsaw Sim is now part of the Steam Summer Sale! 🧩✨For a limited time, you can pick up the base game at a discounted price and dive into a world of relaxing 3D puzzles, handcrafted dioramas, and real-world locations waiting to be pieced back together.Now is the perfect time to start your journey or continue building your collection!Happy puzzling!-- Steph & The Puzzling Places Team
