Puzzling Places gets a 2D and PC VR version next year
Puzzling Places has inspired more than 400,000 VR players. Now the studio has announced a PC VR version, as well as a 2D version for PC and the Steam Deck.
Berlin-based studio Realities.io is bringing its VR hit Puzzling Places to new platforms in early 2026.
The VR version, which is already available for Meta Quest, Pico, Playstation VR 2 and Apple Vision Pro, is getting a PC VR version on Steam. The studio is also developing a brand-new version for screens, which will also be released on Steam and will support the Steam Deck for comfortable puzzling on the couch or on the go.
The 3D puzzle game features over 30 detailed dioramas based on 3D photogrammetry scans of real locations. Each puzzle can be assembled at levels of difficulty ranging from 25 to 1,000 pieces.
According to Realities.io, the Steam version will offer two game modes: Tabletop mode for longer puzzle sessions, and Snack mode for short gaming sessions in between. Cross-device support allows players to transfer their puzzle progress between their desktop, Steam Deck, and VR headset.
The most popular puzzles will also be remastered for the PC version. The update will new animations, effects, sound effects, and music tracks created by a newly hired composer. These improvements will also be integrated into the existing VR versions.
You can now add Puzzling Places to your wish list on Steam.
Puzzling Places is already available for the following platforms:
A German VR success story
Founded in 2016, the studio Realities.io is a pioneer in VR photogrammetry. Using the PC VR app Realities, it has created stunning digital duplicates of real-world locations, including parts of the Cologne Cathedral and the Death Valley.
When the COVID pandemic prevented travel, the team had to reinvent itself. The idea for Puzzling Places was born when a bug broke a photogrammetry environment into its component parts: what would it be like to assemble 3D fragments of real-world landmarks in VR?
Puzzling Places became a huge VR hit with over 400,000 players and 2,500 reviews on Meta Quest. Since its release, many new features and new puzzles have been added as DLC.
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