Published by Ocean Media and developed by Tiny Little Lion, So Much Stuff 3: Odds & Ends Collector’s Edition is the third entry in the So Much Stuff series and one of the studio’s collections of themed puzzle games. The original So Much Stuff 3: Odds & Ends was released on Steam in 2023 and the Collector’s Edition is now available on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5.

So Much Stuff 3: Odds & Ends Collector’s Edition is a collection of various puzzle games based on various themes. As the title implies, there is so much stuff to see and sort through. The Collector’s Edition includes eight extra themes and an extra collection room. In total, there are over 100 puzzle games to play and solve.

There are a few different game types across the 100+ puzzles. Players will have to sort the piles of random items and find small pieces to build up the picture on the sticky note, as well as solve jigsaw-like puzzles, play spot the difference, swap parts of four different photos, or find objects from what’s written on the sticky notes. The various themes include plumbing, poolside, flowers, men’s grooming, and many more. One in particular was Native American themed but it has boomerangs in the pile that are Indigenous Australian, so someone should do their research on indigenous cultures.

The games are very straightforward and simple to play, but the games become increasingly more challenging. The controls are just simple point and click which is all it needs. The game is easiest to play on a PC using a mouse, but the Switch and PS5 versions can control the cursor using either of the thumb sticks and a single button to select the objects.

Controlling the cursor on the console versions can be finicky, especially when you must be precise with positioning it on smaller objects. A good example would be getting that damn cursor on a paperclip because it must be right on the paperclip, not outside or in the gaps. The Switch version has touchscreen capabilities which is a nice option and helps players to be more precise with selecting objects big and small, but the drawback with that feature is that the pictures are then too small to see in handheld mode on the Switch’s small screen. This of course will vary between different people and how good their eyesight is.

Even with the minor inconveniences with the console’s cursor issue, it’s still a fun, enjoyable, and relaxing game to play to keep the mind sharp. Some games, however, have their inconveniences such as the jigsaw puzzles. Pieces of the photo are scattered around the screen and over the template, forcing players to have to move the pieces out of the way first. Real-life jigsaw puzzles have a reference picture on the box, but in this game, players need to figure it out on their own. Thankfully, they’re not the hardest puzzles to solve, but they’re also the least fun of the different game types.

If players are struggling to solve the puzzles, they can get help by clicking on the question mark which points out the next part they can solve and use it again after a cooldown period. In certain games, players can also move the cursor all over the screen and keep pressing the button until it selects the objects itself, but of course, the real fun is playing the game as intended.

The style and presentation have a very relaxing and calming atmosphere, perfectly fitting for a simple point-and-click puzzle game. All the objects and everything else are high-resolution photos that look fantastic on any screen, big or small. The background music also has a relaxing feel and compliments everything on the screen, but it can get repetitive the longer you do a puzzle. There are also plenty of collectibles to find and they can all be viewed in the aesthetically pleasing collection rooms.

For $15 AUD, the 100+ games are more than enough to keep you busy. It’s best played on PC with a mouse, but still just as enjoyable on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Despite its minor drawbacks, So Much Stuff 3: Odds & Ends Collector’s Edition still helps keep the mind sharp and is a great way to relax and unwind.

Written by: Sammy Hanson