Wilmot Works It Out
A jigsaw-inspired puzzle game about assembling and hanging images.
Wilmot Works it Out is a puzzle video game released in 2024, developed by Hollow Ponds Games and Richard Hogg, and published by Finji. It follows the 2019 game Wilmot's Warehouse. The game launched for Windows and MacOS on October 23, 2024, with a Nintendo Switch version arriving on May 22, 2025.
In the game, players control Wilmot, a square character whose postwoman, Sam, delivers tiled puzzle pieces. These pieces are assembled on the floor, and once a puzzle is completed, it is hung on the wall, triggering the delivery of new pieces. The puzzles function like jigsaw puzzles, requiring players to align and fit pieces together by picking them up, moving them, or pushing them into place. Some puzzles require multiple deliveries from Sam, meaning players solve several puzzles at once. When a piece is correctly placed, it flashes and plays a chime as a hint.
The game was created by Richard Hogg and Ricky Haggett, who also made the predecessor. Haggett noted that after the positive reception to Wilmot's Warehouse, the developers revisited the concept and built a prototype in about a month. The game was inspired by jigsaw puzzles and the developers' enjoyment of "no-boxing"—completing puzzles without seeing the full image on the box. It was announced on August 22, 2024, alongside a trailer, and released on October 23.
According to Metacritic, the game received "generally favorable" reviews. OpenCritic reported that 92% of critics recommended it. Many reviewers praised its simplicity and relaxing pace, with one describing it as "therapeutic" and "soothing," played with a "sense of leisurely satisfaction." However, some found the game repetitive or increasingly difficult; Edge noted that the challenge and ingenuity plateau around the midpoint due to the maximum puzzle size. The dialogue was mostly well-received, with one critic commending its "breezy" tone for adding "human warmth." Another reviewer appreciated the interactions for providing "something of a narrative" but noted a "sense of dissonance" between details about the outside world and the player's activities inside the foyer.
Quick Facts
- Title
- Wilmot Works it Out
- Developer
- Hollow Ponds Games, Richard Hogg
- Publisher
- Finji
- Platforms
- macOS · Windows · Nintendo Switch
- Released
- macOS, Windows · October 23, 2024 · Switch · May 22, 2025
- Genre
- Puzzle
- Engine
- Unity
- Modes
- Single-player
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Lore & Background
The player controls Wilmot, a square whose postwoman, Sam, delivers tiled puzzle pieces to assemble on his floor. Upon completion, the image is hung on the wall, prompting delivery of new puzzle pieces. The puzzles resemble jigsaw puzzles, requiring the player to simultaneously align and complete pieces by picking up and moving them, or pushing them into place. Some puzzles require multiple deliveries from Sam, leading to concurrent solving. Pieces connected to their correct counterpart flash and play a chime as a hint.
The game was developed by co-creators Richard Hogg and Ricky Haggett, who also developed the predecessor Wilmot's Warehouse. Haggett stated that the developers considered revisiting the concept after the favorable reception to Wilmot's Warehouse and developed the prototype within 'a month or so'. The game was inspired by jigsaw puzzles and the developers' enjoyment of 'no-boxing'—completing puzzles without first seeing the complete image. It was announced on August 22, 2024, alongside a trailer, and released on October 23.
Reader's Guide
According to review aggregator Metacritic, Wilmot Works it Out received 'generally favorable' reviews upon release. OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 92% of critics. Many critics praised the simplicity and relaxing pacing of the game. Parkin commended the 'therapeutic' and 'soothing' qualities, describing it as played 'with a sense of leisurely satisfaction'. However, some reviewers considered the game to become repetitive or increasingly difficult. Edge stated that 'the level of challenge and ingenuity does plateau around the game's midpoint' due to reaching the maximum size of puzzles. The game's dialogue was mostly received positively. Parkin commended its 'breezy' dialogue for 'adding a bit of human warmth'. Russell considered the interactions to be immersive and provide 'something of a narrative', but also critiqued the 'sense of dissonance' in being given details about the world outside of the foyer and the player's activities in it.
Did You Know?
- The game is a sequel to the 2019 game Wilmot's Warehouse.
- The developers were inspired by 'no-boxing'—completing jigsaw puzzles without seeing the complete image.
- The prototype was developed within 'a month or so' after the favorable reception to the predecessor.
- The game was released for Windows and MacOS on October 23, 2024, and for Nintendo Switch on May 22, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilmot Works It Out?
It is a 2024 jigsaw-style puzzle game in which you play as a square character named Wilmot, assembling tile-based images delivered by a postwoman called Sam. Finished pictures are hung on the wall, which triggers the next batch of pieces to arrive. The title serves as the follow-up to the 2019 game Wilmot's Warehouse.
Who developed and published Wilmot Works It Out?
Hollow Ponds Games and Richard Hogg handled development, while Finji took on publishing. The game shipped for Windows and macOS on October 23, 2024, with a Nintendo Switch port arriving on May 22, 2025.
How does the core gameplay loop work in Wilmot Works It Out?
Sam delivers individual tiles that you arrange on the floor to build up a jigsaw-style picture. Once the image is complete, it is hung on the wall, and that action prompts the next delivery of new puzzle pieces. The cycle of assembling, hanging, and receiving new tiles repeats with increasingly complex images.
How was Wilmot Works It Out received by critics?
The game earned generally favorable scores on Metacritic and a 92% recommendation rate on OpenCritic. Reviewers highlighted its calm, meditative pacing and appealing visual design as key strengths.
Is Wilmot Works It Out the same game as Wilmot's Warehouse?
No, they are distinct titles, though Wilmot Works It Out (2024) is the spiritual successor to Wilmot's Warehouse (2019). The newer game replaces the warehouse-management focus with a jigsaw-assembly mechanic while retaining the same square protagonist and postwoman character.
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