TOEM: A Photo Adventure
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Game
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TOEM 2
Developer Something We Made
Toem 2 (stylized as TOEM 2) is a 2026 photography adventure game developed by Swedish independent game studio Something We Made and published by Something We Made and popagenda. It is the sequel to Toem (2021), and follows the same photographer several years after the events of the first game. It was released on 29 September 2026 for Windows, macOS, Linux, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. Toem 2… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
458 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
88
LovedLoved
285 positive · 38 negative
95% range 84–91%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 285 | 38 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 63 | 0 | 62 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
391 of 432 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
88% recommend · 230 yes, 32 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 262 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (669 of 722 positive).
The game is praised for its visual upgrades, new mechanics like jumping, and relaxing atmosphere. [1][2][3][4]
Liked
Representative posts
- [16]
IN SHORT: NOT RECOMMENDED. PRETTY DISAPPOINTED. PLAY THE FIRST ONE AND STOP THERE. I rarely write reviews on Steam, but I feel like I need to write something for this one. The first TOEM has been one of my all-time fav games for the past few years. It also accompanied me through a really difficult period of my life, so it genuinely means a lot to me. I bought TOEM 2 almost immediately after release after looking …
- [11]
To get this out of the way, this is a good game. It's still just as charming and fun as the first game. However, it really does not feel like a fully fleshed out sequel to the first game, rather just an expansion. The Game is much shorter than the first game, I finished it just under four hours. The original took me twice as long to finish. The first Toem has 6 areas (and 1 DLC area). This game has 5. If you take …
- [1]
Absolutely loved my time with TOEM 2. This game is just as wonderful as the original, and the new areas were delightful to explore. The same charm was still very much there, with new additions like jumping and tools that made it feel refreshingly new. My only critiques were it lacked some of the features from the original, and didn't add anything in their place (the cosmic cubes, the shiny character portraits etc.) …
- [2]
TOEM 2, like the original TOEM, is a charming game about photography, (very) light puzzling, and a beautifully relaxing atmosphere. I absolutely recommend it, but would encourage anybody who hasn't played the first game to do so as well, because I think I prefer 1 over 2. Where TOEM 2 improved on the visuals and gameplay, it suffers in length and, in my personal opinion, impact. It took me about 8 hours to finish …
- [18]
I'm so close to giving a negative review due to the lack of impact of the last area and the ending really disappointing me but i just can't... i love TOEM so much, i just can't. I wish I could have put my controller down with a smile as the credits roll but now I feel a bit sad because I expected a similiar payoff to TOEM 1 and it just didn't feel the same at all. :(
Summarised from 34 of the 383 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
TOEM 2 sits at 88% positive across 323 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Toem 2 received "generally favorable" reviews from critics, according to review aggregator Metacritic. OpenCritic reported that 87% of critics recommended the game. Reviewers praised the game's presentation, photography mechanics and characters, although opinions differed on how much it improved upon its predecessor. Sam Loveridge of GamesRadar+ gave the game 4.5 out of 5 stars, praising its writing, side quests and photography puzzles. She particularly enjoyed how photographs and objects encountered earlier could become useful during later quests, but wished the approximately four-hour adventure had been longer. Ford James of Polygon considered the sequel an improvement on the original,…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 458 · most liked firstWhile the game mechanic and realisation are still very enjoyable, the game was way easier and shorter than the first one. I spent 15h on the first, while I got the 100% of this one in only 3.5h. Everything is straight forward, not much thinking needed, every animal is easy to spot, and overall less surprising than TOEM 1 with less locations to visit. I liked it, but was expecting a longer adventure, or more diversity in the situations and places visited, especially while knowing that the core…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hey lovely people I have another Giveaway for you! 4 of you guys can win a Steam copy of Toem 1 AND Toem 2! Share this post and comment with your favorite cozy game! Giveaway runs until monday 8PM CEST/11AM PT! Good luck! :) store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Exciting day! TOEM 2 is out and there's a host of easter eggs including a wearable mask of your favorite frog. The game is a great expansion to TOEM in every way you'd hope for (and I'm personally digging the new platforming stuff)! store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/...
positive · AI labelView post →August is over an we're entering "bloodbath before GTA VI"-fall. September is packed with cool games incl Crimson Moon, Orbitals, Fire Emblem, Onimusha, Wolverine, Sniper Dan, Dragon Shelter, Toem 2, Silent Hill and more! What's your most anticipated game? counterculture.ghost.io/september-20...
neutral · AI labelView post →Next week is exciting, and honestly a bit scary... We're showing off TOEM 2 Gameplay!!📸 See it and other amazing games live during Day of the Devs on June 6th after the Summer Game Fest Showcase! twitch.tv/thegameawards
neutral · AI labelView post →BLACK AND WHITE GAMES ARE COOL 😎 We're STOKED to be bundling Toem 2 with Thank You Bus Driver from @doublefine.com! If you picked up Toem 2 recently, you can snag this new fun-sized game from them at an EXTRA discount by completing your bundle on Steam. 🚌 🛍 store.steampowered.com/bundle/90063...
neutral · AI labelView post →Surprise, there's a BIG HOPS X TOEM 2 bundle! store.steampowered.com/bundle/90060... I was already a big fan of the first game and @swmgames.bsky.social added a bunch of new platformer-y and gadget centric gameplay, so I'm psyched for it.
positive · AI labelView post →Thank you @popagenda.co and @swmgames.bsky.social for sending over such an iconic and thoughtful package full of TOEM 2 themed goodies! We went on our own photography adventure and had such a blast 📸 TOEM 2 is a perfectly lovely game with a fantastic soundtrack 🫶 it’s what we need right now!
positive · AI labelView post →Ahhh this was a fun adventure but there's no place like home 𓂃🏡𓂃ᨏ𓂃🚌 Game: TOEM 2 Platform: PC (Windows, Mac, SteamOS+Linux), Playstation, Nintendo Switch
neutral · AI labelView post →Thank you all for sharing what you love about TOEM 2 with us! With a 90% positive rating, we're so grateful that you're been enjoying the game as much as we did making it.
neutral · AI labelView post →🎨 Please take a look at the new TOEM 2 key art from @indiana-jonas.bsky.social. They did the key art for the first game and worked on Surmount. 🙂 store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Toem 2 is absolutely delightful :3 I love pulling out my camera and taking photos of everything Game: Toem 2 Platform: PC (Windows, Mac, SteamOS+Linux), Playstation, Nintendo Switch
positive · AI labelView post →I’M LIVE WITH TOEM 2 AND I’M SO EXCITED TO PLAY!! 📸 @swmgames.bsky.social & @popagenda.co not only sent me a code for the game but also a surprise box of goodies!! TOEM is one of my all time fave indies, huge congrats to the team on the launch of TOEM 2 🩷🩷🩷 ✨ twitch.tv/elliejoypanic ✨
positive · AI labelView post →As someone who is a big fan of the original game, especially considering it is one of my favourite games of all time. I have to unfortunately give this a not recommend. My main issue with this game is the difficulty. I feel everything is spelled out for you and it's way easier that the first. I'm not expecting the hardest puzzles in the world, but I was expecting more difficulty here. I remember having to think in TOEM 1 when solving puzzles and having that aha moment when I figured something…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →finished toem 2, very wonderful game #art #toem #toem2
positive · AI labelView post →IN SHORT: NOT RECOMMENDED. PRETTY DISAPPOINTED. PLAY THE FIRST ONE AND STOP THERE. I rarely write reviews on Steam, but I feel like I need to write something for this one. The first TOEM has been one of my all-time fav games for the past few years. It also accompanied me through a really difficult period of my life, so it genuinely means a lot to me. I bought TOEM 2 almost immediately after release after looking forward to it for so long, which makes it especially sad to say that I finished…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →How I feel brewing my thoughts on review games late at night during spooky season 📜🧪✨ Game: TOEM 2 Platform: PC (Windows, Mac, SteamOS+Linux), Playstation, Nintendo Switch
neutral · AI labelView post →"The beauty of the TOEM series is in how it uses photography to make the mundane a little more magical, and injects curiosity into the commonplace moments that we often overlook." Check out my preview of the TOEM 2 demo for @nosmallgames.bsky.social: nosmallgames.com/2026/06/toem...
neutral · AI labelView post →To get this out of the way, this is a good game. It's still just as charming and fun as the first game. However, it really does not feel like a fully fleshed out sequel to the first game, rather just an expansion. The Game is much shorter than the first game, I finished it just under four hours. The original took me twice as long to finish. The first Toem has 6 areas (and 1 DLC area). This game has 5. If you take away the starter areas and the ending areas, the main playable areas are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →📸 Mark your calendar and grab your camera! 📸 TOEM 2 releases on SEPTEMBER 29 for Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Haven't been on a photography adventure before? The first TOEM game is currently 90% off on Steam and PS5 - snap it up now!!
neutral · AI labelView post →Whoever posted all the TOEM UI to Game UI Database, thank you, I keep going back here when working on TOEM 2 haha www.gameuidatabase.com/gameData.php...
neutral · AI labelView post →I finished TOEM today I've owned it for years but never played it. But after seeing the TOEM 2 teaser, i thought it was finally time. I loved it so much
positive · AI labelView post →The first game I ever got a code for was Toem, back in 2021. Now in 2026, I talked to @noxlof.bsky.social and @nikmikk.bsky.social from @swmgames.bsky.social about Toem 2, and how they created a direct sequel that's a deceptively massive leap. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXP5... #Toem2 #IndieGames
neutral · AI labelView post →TOEM 2 IS OUT NOW! 🥳 The game AND ITS SOUNDTRACK are out everywhere! Go play the game! Go play, go listen, go tell us what you think <3 store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/...
neutral · AI labelView post →Absolutely loved my time with TOEM 2. This game is just as wonderful as the original, and the new areas were delightful to explore. The same charm was still very much there, with new additions like jumping and tools that made it feel refreshingly new. My only critiques were it lacked some of the features from the original, and didn't add anything in their place (the cosmic cubes, the shiny character portraits etc.) I was also hoping it would be a little longer than TOEM, or even similar in the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first TOEM was a masterpiece and has forever left a mark on me. This sequel, however, felt almost like an insult to me because it really doesn't feel like the developers put their full effort into it. Everything felt like filler and none of the locations were new/engaging. Did I forget to mention this game is HALF as long as the first game? Nah, I'm extremely disappointed. This game should not have been made.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TOEM 2 is a charming little adventure that is sure to give you wholesome vibes when you play 📸 🔲 Take photos of silly critters 🔲 Make new friends during your travels, and 🔲 Solve problems with your trusty camera Is this game for you? Check out my Cozy Highlight and find out!
positive · AI labelView post →Hi folks, hope you're taking some time to find some joy.💜 Tuesday we will be live streaming Toem 2! Thanks to the devs & folks at Popagenda for the Nintendo Switch 2 game key. I loved the first game so I'm excited to play the 2nd one on stream. ✨ www.twitch.tv/jinxperegrine #indiegames #vtuber
positive · AI labelView post →Want to leave your mark on TOEM 2? We're taking community submissions for outfit ideas that could make it into game! For details and to submit your ideas: forms.gle/d6DG8LS7EbBY...
neutral · AI labelView post →Donate any amount to the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota with MinnMax's Give To The Max charity drive, list your system/game of choice, and you're in the running to win a copy of... Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Agent 64 Toem 2 Dosa Divas And more! Check out the full list - bit.ly/nicecity26
neutral · AI labelView post →TOEM 2 does not have a fishing minigame, but it does have a *fish feeding mechanic*!! #toem2 #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame
neutral · AI labelView post →the way my blood pressure immediately regulated upon hearing the soundtrack ;-; i needed this game so bad & i’m so glad it’s delivered.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hi folks! Today we will be live streaming Toem 2! Thanks to the devs @swmgames.bsky.social & @popagenda.co for the Nintendo Switch 2 game key. I loved the first game so I'm excited to play the 2nd one on stream. 💜 www.twitch.tv/jinxperegrine ❤️ www.youtube.com/@jinxperegrine #indiegames #vtuber
positive · AI labelView post →I hate to do this because TOEM 2 is not a *bad* game But it *does* feel like a downgrade from TOEM 1. TOEM 1 is a short game. TOEM 2 is about the same length, yet feels shorter. I would have expected a sequel to be larger, more complex, something built off of the foundation the first game laid. TOEM 2 is just the same thing again. TOEM 2 advertises the special tools you unlock to be able to further interact with the world around you, but the hammer is ONLY ever used in area you get the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"Our plucky protagonist has returned alongside some familiar faces and a parade of new quirky characters in a vibrantly monochrome world. Once again we are reminded that we will miss the big picture if we don’t stop to notice the little things." Read @aspecificegg.bsky.social's review of TOEM 2 ⬇️
neutral · AI labelView post →Acclaimed photography puzzler sequel Toem 2 gets a release date www.eurogamer.net/toem-2-relea...
neutral · AI labelView post →🎨 SEPTEMBER COVER REVEAL 📸 Explore TOEM 2 in an interview with Something We Made 🎨 The impact of colour on our experiences with games 🖌️ Patch plays Meccha Chameleon 🐭 Discover what weapons are in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire ❓Indie game colour palette quiz 💜 Pre-order now! #patchmagazine #indiegames
neutral · AI labelView post →I want to love this game more, but I can't stop comparing it to the first game that just felt better in a lot of ways. Some of the fun and magic is still found in TOEM 2, but the world feels so much smaller and the game is way shorter than the first one, even if you take your sweet time just looking around and having photoshoots. I was surprised that a lot of the stuff we saw in the trailer was pretty much what the game has to offer, which was a bit disappointing to see. I thought once we would…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Step back into the shoes of a curious photographer and set off on a brand new adventure all about uncovering hidden details, helping friends along the way, and documenting the world’s little wonders. Learn more on TOEM 2 in our full review: somanygames.co.uk/review/toem-2/
neutral · AI labelView post →TOEM 2 [PC - 89] www.metacritic.com/game/toem-2/ "Through small refinements and an expansion of its central theme, Toem 2 follows 2021’s breakout with a genial photographic adventure that burrows into the soul and warms you from the inside." - The Wand Report
neutral · AI labelView post →throwback to the TOEM 2 @giantbomb.com @ Nite Polaroid Camera TOEM 2 reviews out TODAY (people seem to like it! 😌), game out TOMRROW! 🐧 s.team/a/2900640
neutral · AI labelView post →TOEM 2 is a perfect game to curl up with under a blanket for a crisp fall weekend day. It really embodies the Swedish concept of Fika: take a break to enjoy coffee and baked goods and talk with others. Review over on @crossplayconvos.bsky.social: www.crossplayconvos.com/p/toem-2-rev...
neutral · AI labelView post →sincere post! I put maybe way too much thought and effort into this episode of our TOEM 2 making of series where I got to talk to the music and audio team about what goes into making the game sound so delightful maybe give it a watch? (thx @maplethistles.bsky.social for this teaser)
neutral · AI labelView post →Stoked to say I'll be at Summer Game Fest in LA next week to show off TOEM 2!
neutral · AI labelView post →It really hurts to leave a negative review. The game was lovely—similar to the first one, but not quite as good. It was very short; I managed to 100% it in just 4.3 hours. That’s despite playing very slowly and taking my time. Just like in the first game, you get camera upgrades in the sequel, but in TOEM 2, these were region-specific; once you were done with that area, they became useless and were nerver brouth up again I also want to say that puzzle were not as intristing as in TOEM 1 but…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →thx @nickverge.bsky.social for capturing probably the best candid gaming photo of me EVER, and for letting me play TOEM 2 on your Steam Deck, I cannot WAIT for the full game 🖤😎
positive · AI labelView post →"Toem 2 is more Toem, and that's ALL it needs to be! I Love everything I got to do in Toem!" I got to play the demo for TOEM 2 at Summer Game Fest and can't wait to play more! @swmgames.bsky.social @popagenda.co #indiegames Hear my full thoughts HERE: youtu.be/sC46c-y45_0
positive · AI labelView post →a pretty big downgrade from the first game, lowkey disappointed. made me smile a little, still a bit disappointing comparing it to the first game, feels a little souless, sad :(, buy it when theres a good sale :)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the most charming and heartfelt games that you could ever play. Bursting with heart and hope, the little tasks you are presented with are all so endearing in the end. Just a lovely game all around.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game was very fun and incredibly cute. Sadly WAY too short
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TOEM 2 – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch 2. - **Price:** $19.99 ($16.99 till October 13th) - **Link:** https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/toem-2-switch/ - **Switch 2 Link:** https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/toem-2-switch-2 - **Platform:** Nintendo Switch & Nintendo Switch 2 - **Description:** Grab your camera and adventure through cozy environments, uncover hidden paths, check out scenic viewpoints, and help out new friends! TOEM 2 was crafted to be welcoming for both…
neutral · AI labelView post →Toem 2 is a stellar game. It's a bigger sequel, yes, but it also keeps the simplicity that made the first Toem such a must-play.
positive · AI labelView post →IT'S TIME! TOEM 2 TIME! Toem 1 is a game I picked up that looked fun and it turned out to be one of my favorite streams I've ever done! So now I'm back for the sequel and couldn't be happier. TOEM 2 starts tonight at 5PM PT/8PM ET. Thank you for the key developers! Let's go take some pictures! #toem
positive · AI labelView post →TOEM 2, like the original TOEM, is a charming game about photography, (very) light puzzling, and a beautifully relaxing atmosphere. I absolutely recommend it, but would encourage anybody who hasn't played the first game to do so as well, because I think I prefer 1 over 2. Where TOEM 2 improved on the visuals and gameplay, it suffers in length and, in my personal opinion, impact. It took me about 8 hours to finish everything in the first game (including 90ish minutes for the free dlc area),…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Toem 2 is out today! I LOVED this game. It has so much charm, character, comedy. It's the perfect game to calm a buzzing brain🖤🖤 store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/...
positive · AI labelView post →the game of the year is finally here! TOEM 2 BABY!!!!! (♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈) ➡️ www.twitch.tv/glassesjournal
positive · AI labelView post →TOEM 2 might just be my favorite game of the year. I adored the first one, and the second one takes everything I loved about it and gave me more. My full review here: screenrant.com/toem-2-review/
positive · AI labelView post →that's right please wishlist TOEM 2 on the PlayStation 5 video game system store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
neutral · AI labelView post →12th game finished for 2026 is TOEM 2! The first one was good and happy to say that the sequel is just as great. Such a cute charming indie game ☺️ #TOEM2 #NintendoSwitch2
positive · AI labelView post →During the past week, I replayed through almost the entirety of TOEM in preparation for the release of this game. That was almost 10 hours that I spent playing with the "swap look and zoom input" option turned on, and I played it that way the first time as well; I absolutely adore TOEM - it's one of my favorite indie games of all time - but I do unfortunately find the default Camera-Mode controls to be pretty uncomfortable and unintuitive. This option just isn't available in TOEM 2. There…
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