Puzzles of the World - Early Access

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Release date

January 8, 2026

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Astral Shores Games

Puzzles of the World invites you to slow down, explore, and create. Travel across stunning destinations as you assemble intricate 3D miniatures of landmarks, objects, and scenes inspired by the real world. Each puzzle is a journey — a chance to build, discover, and unwind while surrounded by breathtaking sights and sounds that bring every location to life.

Built around four core experiences — Build, Explore, Relax, and LearnPuzzles of the World offers a calm yet captivating escape that rewards curiosity and focus in equal measure.

Build Miniatures with Your Hands

Piece together charming 3D miniatures one part at a time. Snapping each piece into place feels simple and satisfying, whether you love puzzles or just want a short, relaxing build.

Explore Worlds Near and Far

Stroll through cozy Kyoto streets, relax by a Venetian canal, and soak in the atmosphere of each destination around you. Look closer to spot small details and viewpoints that make every location feel alive.

Relax Into a Calm, Cozy Flow

Take a breath, slow down, and enjoy the gentle rhythm of building. Soft music, ambient soundscapes, and a warm, stylized look create a cozy space to unwind at your own pace.

Learn the Stories Behind Each Place

Pick up fun, bite-sized facts about every destination as you build. Short descriptions and environmental details give you a glimpse into the history, architecture, and culture behind each miniature.

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3.25

47 ratings

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Updates

Early Access Update: Controller Support and More!

June 4, 2026

Hello Builders! It’s been a little while since our Early Access release earlier this year, but our team’s been hard at work, and we’re now ready to share a new update with you. As we prepare for the full launch of Puzzles of the World later this summer, we’ve been listening to player feedback and…

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SweetMusic4me

January 8, 2026

2/5

I gave it two stars/but the scenery was

Where the scenery was beautiful and you could change from day to night and then it changes youin different areas inside of the game when it came to putting the puzzle together you should’ve been able to fit the board on the table solidly on the board to where I would not move.  When you go to put the puzzle pieces on the frame they should have clicked in place when you put it by the pieces that it connected to. Mind you I understand that you were trying to develop this app where you would actually be like putting the puzzle together with your hand. But even then, it shouldn’t have been so hard where the board kept moving and sticking into your hand and the puzzle pieces that you were trying to put on wouldn’t snap in place or it just should’ve been a little bit more easier and relaxing I was frustrated and I just stopped where I would go back and look at the scenery that puzzle. Please improve it. 

8 found this helpful

soulreaperGSXR

January 10, 2026

1/5

Dont work

no hands so can not click to start a puzzle one star .

6 found this helpful

Ellehcim99

January 11, 2026

3/5

needs a few changes

I spend hours building puzzles in VR and wishlisted this the moment i saw it. The 3d wooden models is unique, the graphics are great, I love that you can move to different preselected areas in that scene and change to day or night, the step by step instruction manual is great. But these things kept me from a higher rating, please take this a constructive feed back from someone who would love this game. First hand tracking only, hand tracking rarely works well for me and makes some interactions more difficult, please allow the choice to use controllers, second is playing seated is near impossible, yes you can raise the table up and down but you cant bring it closer to you or turn the table to get pieces on the far side of the table, the table spawns out of arms reach, maybe add a force grab gesture to grab pieces or more table movement options, I found myself standing to get each piece, plus all the menus you have to stand to reach made what should be relaxing sit down activty a bit tiring. And last I did find the puzzles a bit too easy, just get the piece near one of several places that piece shape goes and it jumps into place. Consider adding some difficulty levels to make it more challenging. I do love the concept and hope you consider making some quality of life changes.

5 found this helpful

NateslPlayzzz

January 8, 2026

4/5

Great game, but has a bit to go

The game is great! i enjoyed the first puzzle and am starting the second, however, i have a few iffs about gameplay. atm the hand tracking is very difficult. it seems to pause, freeze and sometimes interact/uninteract when im using it, it would be nice to have a controller feature so you can use controllers, as sometimes when i bumped into my controllers it immediately stopped my hands. other than that, its a very fun game! cant wait to see what comes of it in the future, as this is a very unique and awesome game. definetly felt like i was building a real wooden model kit!

5 found this helpful

Chiraqqus

March 4, 2026

5/5

Therapeutic building

I just finished building my Yasaka Pagoda in VR, and it feels amazing to see it standing tall! The feeling of placing each piece yourself is oddly therapeutic, and I can’t wait for more puzzles to come. Great for anyone who loves building, exploring, or just zoning out in VR.

4 found this helpful

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