Wilmot Works It Out (2024)

Wilmot Works It Out is a puzzle building game about completing beautiful images and using them to decorate the walls of your house.

Puzzle Adventure Indie ComedyPC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch

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Warm, spare, plot-driven and contemporary.

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God is a GeekLyle PendleOct 20249/10
Wilmot Works It Out is a wonderful example of cosy gaming done right, with colourful puzzles to solve and a whole lot of charm to boot.
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The Gamerheads Podcast Katrina Smith Aug 2025
Wilmot Works It Out is a simple cozy game with exciting elements sprinkled in throughout the gameplay. While some of the puzzles took me a little longer than others because of similar colors or patterns, it was the perfect amount of difficulty to get my brain thinking. I absolutely enjoyed being able to help Wilmot make his home more comfortable, even if the subscription overlords had him hooked in a constant loop of new puzzle boxes. If you love cozy games like me, add Wilmot Works It Out to your list as it’s the perfect mix of puzzle solving and decorating in an adorable little bundle.
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Thumb CultureNov 20245/5 stars
While incredibly simple in its premise, Wilmot Works It Out is extremely charming and cunning in its challenge. There’s a real satisfaction to figuring out each puzzle and a sense of pride in hanging and arranging your completed artwork. I adored the story and interactions between Wilmot and Sam, and the culmination of the game in the final puzzle was splendid. The game is well worth it’s £12.79 price on Steam. Now that we’ve squared all that away I can tell you that Wilmot Works It Out earns a Thumb Culture Platinum Award.
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SiliconeraGraham RussellOct 20246/10
We really like the premise of Wilmot Works It Out, and don’t mind a shorter experience! But the game really only hits its stride in the final chapters, leaving us wishing it expanded its later offerings at least a bit.
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EurogamerKatharine CastleOct 20244/5
Wilmot's gentle and relaxing jigsaw puzzles won't tax you in the slightest, but this warm bubble bath of a game is very soothing, and it weaves a surprising tale of companionship and found friends around the edges.
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About the game

Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Developer: Richard Hogg, Hollow Ponds
Publisher: Finji
Released: October 23, 2024
Modes: Single player
Engine: Unity
Time to beat: 5 h completionist

IGDB rating 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.

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