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Professor Layton and the New World of Steam Achievements Guide

November 14, 2026952 words5 min read

A comprehensive guide to all 43 achievements in Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, covering story chapters, puzzles, and mini-games.

The achievement list for Professor Layton and the New World of Steam consists of 43 objectives that track a player's journey through a new mystery in America. These achievements range from standard story progression and puzzle-solving milestones to the completion of specific mini-games and the collection of hidden items throughout the environment.

According to data from Exophase, the game features a structured chapter system, several recurring series mechanics like Hint Coins, and three distinct mini-games that players must master to reach 100% completion.

Story Progression Achievements

The narrative of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam is divided into at least eight chapters. Players earn achievements automatically as they reach specific milestones in the plot, beginning with Layton’s arrival in America and his reunion with Luke.

  • Arrival and Reunion: Achievements are awarded for Layton arriving in America, meeting up with Luke, and reaching the Hotel "Picolot."
  • Key Locations: Story-related milestones include reaching Labyrinth Street No. 5, entering the underground space from the Trojan Horse Power Plant, and infiltrating the Tower of Invention.
  • Chapter Completions: There are individual achievements for completing Chapter 1 through Chapter 8.
  • Major Encounters: Players will receive an achievement for encountering King Gunman Joe at the tram station in the Invention District.

Puzzle Solving Milestones

As is tradition for the series, puzzles are the core of the experience. The achievements track both the quantity of puzzles solved and the completion of special post-game challenges.

  • Quantity Milestones: Achievements are triggered upon solving 1, 50, and 100 puzzles.
  • The Ultimate Goal: Solving every puzzle in the game grants the "Solved all puzzles" achievement.
  • Layton's Challenges: Completing all of "Layton's Challenges" (レイトンからの挑戦状) is required for full completion.
  • Puzzle Dictionary: There is a specific achievement for playing a puzzle directly from the Puzzle Dictionary.

Mini-Games and Side Activities

The game introduces three specific mini-games, each with its own set of progression achievements. These involve unlocking the game, clearing a mid-way point (3 stages), and finishing all available levels.

Tsugin's Cafe Stand

This mini-game involves serving customers at a cafe.

  • Unlock: Open the "Tsugin's Cafe Stand" mini-game.
  • Progress: Clear 3 stages of the cafe stand.
  • Mastery: Clear all stages of the cafe stand.

Falcon's Mysterious Egg

A mini-game centered around a mysterious egg.

  • Unlock: Open the "Falcon's Mysterious Egg" mini-game.
  • Progress: Clear 3 stages of the egg mini-game.
  • Mastery: Clear all stages of the egg mini-game.

Go! Go! Duck Robo

A robotic-themed mini-game.

  • Unlock: Open the "Go! Go! Duck Robo" mini-game.
  • Progress: Clear 3 stages of the Duck Robo game.
  • Mastery: Clear all stages of the Duck Robo game.

Additionally, players can earn an achievement for receiving a reward from a mini-game requester.

Exploration and Collection

Exploration achievements encourage players to interact with the environment and utilize new gadgets.

  • Hint Coins: Players are rewarded for collecting 100 Hint Coins and eventually finding every Hint Coin hidden in the game.
  • Collection Items: Achievements are granted for collecting 1 item, 20 items, and finally all collection items. One specific item is noted to be received from a character or entity named "Nazora."
  • Environmental Interaction: Finding hidden "gimmicks" in the town and organizing information gained during investigations are also tied to achievements.
  • Gadgets: Activating the "Radar Watch" is a specific milestone.
  • Development: Players must develop all facilities within the game world to earn a completionist achievement.

Complete Achievement List

Achievement Name (Translated)Requirement Description
All Achievements EarnedAcquired all other achievements.
Arrived in AmericaLayton arrived in America.
Solved 1 PuzzleSuccessfully solved one puzzle.
Organized InvestigationOrganized the information obtained during the investigation.
Collected 1 ItemCollected 1 collection item.
Collected 20 ItemsCollected 20 collection items.
Reunited with LukeMet up with Luke.
Hotel PicolotArrived at Hotel "Picolot."
King Gunman JoeEncountered King Gunman Joe at the Invention District tram station.
Labyrinth StreetArrived at Labyrinth Street No. 5.
Radar WatchActivated the Radar Watch.
Underground SpaceEntered the underground space from the Trojan Horse Power Plant.
Tower of InventionInfiltrated the Tower of Invention.
Cafe Stand UnlockedUnlocked the "Tsugin's Cafe Stand" mini-game.
Mysterious Egg UnlockedUnlocked the "Falcon's Mysterious Egg" mini-game.
Duck Robo UnlockedUnlocked the "Go! Go! Duck Robo" mini-game.
Cafe Stand ProgressCleared 3 stages of "Tsugin's Cafe Stand."
Mysterious Egg ProgressCleared 3 stages of "Falcon's Mysterious Egg."
Duck Robo ProgressCleared 3 stages of "Go! Go! Duck Robo."
Mini-game RewardReceived a reward from a mini-game requester.
Nazora's GiftReceived a collection item from Nazora.
100 Hint CoinsCollected 100 Hint Coins.
Puzzle DictionaryPlayed a puzzle from the Puzzle Dictionary.
Solved 50 PuzzlesSuccessfully solved 50 puzzles.
Hidden GimmickFound a hidden gimmick in the town.
Secret ModeOpened the Secret Mode.
Chapter 1 ClearCompleted Chapter 1.
Chapter 2 ClearCompleted Chapter 2.
Chapter 3 ClearCompleted Chapter 3.
Chapter 4 ClearCompleted Chapter 4.
Chapter 5 ClearCompleted Chapter 5.
Chapter 6 ClearCompleted Chapter 6.
Chapter 7 ClearCompleted Chapter 7.
Chapter 8 ClearCompleted Chapter 8.
Solved 100 PuzzlesSuccessfully solved 100 puzzles.
Layton's ChallengesCleared all of Layton's Challenges.
Cafe Stand MasterCleared all stages of "Tsugin's Cafe Stand."
Mysterious Egg MasterCleared all stages of "Falcon's Mysterious Egg."
Duck Robo MasterCleared all stages of "Go! Go! Duck Robo."
Facility DevelopmentDeveloped all facilities.
All Hint CoinsCollected every Hint Coin in the game.
All Collection ItemsCollected every collection item.
All Puzzles SolvedSuccessfully solved every puzzle in the game.

Source Confirmation: This list is based on data provided by Exophase for the Steam version of the game. While the game's presence on other platforms is common for the series, the achievement set specifically references the Steam ecosystem.