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Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams

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96%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
optimization, story
96% User Score Based on 1,001 reviews

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Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by That's Nice Games and was released on December 1, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Beautiful Jigsaw Puzzle game where you can design the room you play in!

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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,001 reviews
music39 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions

  • music
    119 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music receives mixed but generally positive feedback, praised for its diverse, electronic, and chill soundtrack that enhances the relaxing puzzle-solving atmosphere. Some players find the built-in music surprising and enjoyable, even likening it to a standout standalone experience, though others prefer muting it in favor of their own playlists. The music player offers a good variety of tracks but lacks saving settings between sessions and can become repetitive over long playtimes.

    • “The soundtrack has no right going this hard.”
    • “It's like ten hours of music and every second of it is better than a free game has any right to be.”
    • “The music player included in the game has a lot of great music options so you don't have to listen to the same five songs over and over again and it's easy to figure out the controls.”
    • “In my opinion, the only downside of the game is the music, which I personally find terrible; but nobody can stop me from listening to Bach, Mozart, or Chopin instead of it.”
    • “The music selection isn't quite to my taste, and they're more short samples than full tracks.”
    • “The in-game music needed to be turned completely down because the music player would automatically begin playing again after relaunching despite being stopped previously.”
  • graphics
    40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are widely praised for their polished, realistic, and visually stunning quality, creating a soothing and immersive puzzle experience. While aesthetically pleasing with customizable environments and crisp visuals, some users note a lack of graphics settings and performance issues on lower-end devices. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the cozy and engaging atmosphere that sets this puzzle game apart.

    • “Drawing comparisons to classics like Tetris, Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams offers a refreshing twist on puzzle games, with visually stunning graphics and a tranquil atmosphere that truly set it apart.”
    • “This is one of the very few jigsaw puzzle games that are not only well coded (excellent controls, no lag and quick load) but also designed with a great aesthetic in mind, with great looking pictures and even the chance to hang the completed ones in a virtual room.”
    • “The graphics and cozy vibes, the well-rendered (and well optimized) 3D space and its customization, the various ways of seamlessly interacting with the pieces, the multiplayer (!!!), and the player-friendly business model (free-to-play with multiplayer, and buying any single 5$ pack unlocks the ability to import images as puzzles), it all adds up to what seems to be easily the best game in the genre, at least for me, as someone who is not an enthusiast of said genre.”
    • “One downside is that the game is quite graphically intensive.”
    • “There's no graphics settings that I can see, and running this on the Steam Deck chews through battery.”
    • “Similarly, with no graphics options, certain spots cause glare to hit the pieces and make them really hard to see.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a realistic and immersive jigsaw puzzle experience with solid mechanics like grouping, flipping, and rotating pieces, enhanced by charming 3D environments. While generally smooth and enjoyable with varied difficulty and fresh mechanics, minor physics glitches occasionally hinder piece movement. Overall, it provides relaxing, engaging puzzle-solving that appeals to both casual and dedicated players.

    • “The grouping, flipping, and rotating mechanics are solid.”
    • “Each level introduces new mechanics, keeping the gameplay fresh and surprising.”
    • “Minor gripes I have with the gameplay itself: the physics like to glitch a bit when moving pieces, they can get stuck on others and flip around or connections aren't made if one of the pieces lays under another sometimes.”
    • “While gameplay consists of very basic jigsaw puzzle assembly, this is done from a forced 3D perspective as you hover over a table and need to wrestle with getting the right view of your 3D table (in one of a number of charming 3D backdrops) as well as rotating the puzzle pieces and getting them to fit.”
    • “The gameplay is literally just doing a jigsaw, but for some reason I'm really into it.”
  • optimization
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features generally solid optimization, delivering a smooth 3D puzzle experience with realistic physics and customizable visuals, though it can lag when handling many pieces simultaneously. Users appreciate options like turning off motion blur to boost performance, but some note a lack of optimization for certain controls (e.g., mouse look) and platforms like the Steam Deck, suggesting room for improvement.

    • “Great way to play puzzles as though they were physical pieces laid out on a table in front of me, and it's significantly more optimized than other puzzle games I've tried, even though those other games were just 2D.”
    • “A high-quality 3D environment with realistic physics that still knows when to stop before the performance starts to drop.”
    • “The graphics and cozy vibes, the well-rendered (and well optimized) 3D space and its customization, the various ways of seamlessly interacting with the pieces, the multiplayer, and the player-friendly business model all add up to what seems to be easily the best game in the genre.”
    • “I had a very hard time playing this game, as they have zero optimization on mouse look controls.”
    • “This game is really performance dependent.”
    • “It lags a little when you move too many pieces at once, but turning off motion blur helps with performance.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is mixed; some users appreciate the poignant and twist-filled narrative, while others note that the game primarily focuses on puzzles with minimal story elements. Overall, it offers light lore and decoration features, appealing mainly to puzzle enthusiasts rather than story-driven players.

    • “Best game I've ever played, incredible twists, turns, and poignant storyline.”
    • “The lore is the most incredible that there is, better than every game with an amazing story!”
    • “If you're into puzzles and want a game with a rich story, this game is seriously your thing.”
    • “No story.”
    • “This would be fine if it were a AAA uber game with high-end graphics and an epic story, but this is a free jigsaw puzzle game with 25 images.”
    • “And for people who are into more, there is also decoration options and you can hang any completed puzzles on your walls because it gives you your own little 2-story condo type deal.”
  • atmosphere
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game excels in creating a tranquil and immersive atmosphere, enhanced by customizable room environments, soothing music, and the ability to personalize puzzles. Its cozy, home-like setting and relaxing vibe stand out, offering a refreshing and visually appealing twist on traditional puzzle games.

    • “The customization in the apartment, puzzles, the controls and the atmosphere really help me immerse myself as if I were doing a jigsaw puzzle for real.”
    • “Drawing comparisons to classics like Tetris, Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams offers a refreshing twist on puzzle games, with visually stunning graphics and a tranquil atmosphere that truly set it apart.”
    • “There are many positive things about this game such as the music, the ability to customize your room to provide a cozy atmosphere, playing with friends, and the option to hang completed puzzles on the walls.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a deeply emotional experience, blending wholesome cooperative puzzles with moments that challenge players' mental endurance. Players often find themselves on an emotional rollercoaster, sharing meaningful and sometimes intense moments with friends, making it stand out from its competitors.

    • “I really enjoy doing wholesome puzzles with my buddies, especially that cow one :d”
    • “Played this co-op with chat and it was honestly one of the most wholesome streams I’ve ever had.”
    • “Brace yourself for an emotional rollercoaster, and may your mental fortitude endure the onslaught of perplexity.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a solid overall experience but is frequently hindered by glitches such as disappearing puzzle pieces, freezing, and delays in puzzles. Users report recurring bugs like pieces falling through the table and occasional crashes, impacting stability despite developer efforts to address issues.

    • “There are bugs and glitches everywhere despite great additions to the game.”
    • “Every time I get even just a minute into it, everything freezes and I have to close and reopen it.”
    • “Can be a little buggy at times and if you move a bigger pile of pieces on the table, some fall through to the floor.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding in the game offers customizable settings that make repetitive play manageable and even enjoyable while multitasking, such as listening to audiobooks. However, the process can become tedious and test patience, especially compared to other games with more streamlined mechanics. Some immersive features, like flipped pieces, add authenticity but may increase the grind's difficulty.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Though it feels authentic to flick through the pile for some edge pieces, it can feel a bit tedious and test your patience, especially for those who play certain mobile games with the edge separation feature.”
    • “There's even a setting to have some pieces flipped over for a more immersive experience (although likely tedious).”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's basic puzzle experience is relaxing but limited in complexity and replayability. However, the $5 DLC for custom puzzles significantly enhances replay value by allowing players to use their own images, making the game much more engaging over time.

    • “I definitely recommend getting the $5 DLC for the custom puzzles to those that want to use their own images, as that adds to the replayability.”
    • “The game is infinitely more playable due to this.”
    • “Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams offers a tranquil experience, but pales in comparison to other puzzle games in terms of complexity and replayability.”
    • “I definitely recommend getting the $5 DLC for the custom puzzles to those that want to use their own images as that adds to the replayability.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game shines through its playful physics, such as losing and summoning puzzle pieces, and the absurdity of moving chunks of pieces onto various surfaces. These lighthearted mechanics, combined with fun additions like stickers and cursor trails, create an entertaining and enjoyable experience.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a fair monetization model, being free to play with no ads, and only requires purchasing one DLC to unlock custom puzzles, which can also be accessed via the workshop or locally.

    • “It's one of the best free-to-play games on Steam, with no ads, and purchasing just one DLC unlocks custom puzzles, which you can get from the workshop or from your PC.”
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9h Median play time
101h Average play time
6-387h Spent by most gamers
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Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams is a casual simulation game.

Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 101 hours playing Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams.

Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams was released on December 1, 2021.

Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams was developed by That's Nice Games.

Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams for its music but disliked it for its optimization.

Jigsaw Puzzle Dreams is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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