TOEM 2
TOEM 2
Game
Game2021
TOEM: A Photo Adventure
Developer Something We Made
Toem (stylized as TOEM: A Photo Adventure) is a photography adventure game developed and published by Swedish independent game studio Something We Made. It was released in September 2021 for Windows, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5 and in July 2023 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox Game Pass. The game received generally positive reviews upon release. It won in the Best Debut category at the 18th British… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
496 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 5, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
98
LovedLoved
312 positive · 7 negative
95% range 96–99%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 312 | 7 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 78 | 0 | 60 |
| Mastodon * | 13 | 0 | 9 |
| Lemmy * | 4 | 0 | 13 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
4,614 of 4,664 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
98% recommend · 256 yes, 6 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: Overwhelmingly Positive (12,459 of 12,575 positive).
Players find TOEM a relaxing, cozy adventure with charming visuals and a photography focus. [1][2][3] Many praise the game's atmosphere, music, and ability to provide a calming experience. [1][4][5] Some reviewers note the short playtime and occasional confusing puzzles as drawbacks. [1][6][7]
Liked
Representative posts
- [1]
I’m totally obsessed with this game. Simple black-white line visuals bring super chill casual vibes, and just enjoying soft bgm plus taking nice shots can calm me down a lot. What’s more it has main quests as well so u can keep moving on with the game. Only downside is some puzzles are too confusing that I gotta check walkthrus, yet the whole experience is still peak level all the way.
- [2]
TOEM feels like a vacation. Not the kind where you have a detailed plan and rush from one attraction to another. The kind where you wander around without much of a goal, stumble upon interesting places, and enjoy whatever happens next. Every region has its own personality, its own story, and its own little problems to solve. Yet they all share the same cozy atmosphere. Even the busy city full of people rushing …
- [9]
A Love Letter to Photography Rating: 10/10 As a professional photographer, it is rare to find a game that doesn't just feature a "photo mode" but is built entirely around the soul of photography. TOEM is that rare achievement, a 10/10 experience that understands the joy of looking at the world through a viewfinder. The choice of high-contrast, hand-drawn black and white graphics is a stroke of genius. Without the …
- [3]
TOEM is such a chill and relaxing little game. You just explore around, take photos, solve some simple puzzles, and help people out. It’s really easy to pick up and just enjoy without having to think too much. I really liked the cozy atmosphere and the laid-back gameplay. There’s no pressure or anything too difficult, so it’s a great game to play when you just want to relax and take your time exploring. It’s not a …
- [4]
TOEM tells the story of a small, sheep-like creature who dreams of experiencing the “TOEM” (comparable to the Aurora Borealis) once, and sets off on a long journey to make that little dream come true. It's a short cozy game set in a monochrome 2.5D world where you use a camera to capture everything interesting you find along the way. You'll meet a lot of quirky characters who send you on small quests through five …
Summarised from 34 of the 409 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 10, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked TOEM: A Photo Adventure talk about relaxing and cozy atmosphere; those who didn't talk about some puzzles are confusing. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Toem received generally positive reviews upon release according to review aggregator Metacritic. Critics frequently compared the game's core concepts to A Short Hike, an adventure game released in 2019. The team won in the Best Debut category at the 18th British Academy Games Awards. It was also nominated in the Excellence in Audio category at the 2022 Independent Games Festival Awards, though it lost to Inscryption. Adventure Gamers gave the title 4.5 stars out of 5, writing, "Overall, Toem is a wonderful photography-focused experience, with easy-to-use controls, chill lo-fi beats, and an interesting world full of charm and whimsy to explore." Destructoid praised the design that encouraged…
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Reactions
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neutral · AI labelView 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 →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 →#Toem is on sale, and I decided to give it a try. Very cute game, refreshing vibes. I think the main character should have a tail. :)
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
positive · 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 →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 →Leftover steam keys. Hi all! I've got some steam keys to give away from a recent Humble bundle Free to a good home - please leave a comment letting me know which you'd like. And if you like, a highlight of your week so far! Games: - ~~TOEM: A Photo Adventure~~ - ~~9 Years of Shadows~~ - ~~Calico~~ - ~~Princess Pomu and the 5 Moons~~ - ~~The end is nahual: if I may say so~~ - ~~Lonesome village~~ - ~~RKGK / Rakugaki~~ - ~~OYASUMII~~ - ~~Neon City Riders~~ - ~~Jason Maxx~~ - ~~Mexico, 1921. A…
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 →Wow! A sequel to TOEM is in the works. Absolutely wonderful game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmwX...
positive · 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 →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 →I’m totally obsessed with this game. Simple black-white line visuals bring super chill casual vibes, and just enjoying soft bgm plus taking nice shots can calm me down a lot. What’s more it has main quests as well so u can keep moving on with the game. Only downside is some puzzles are too confusing that I gotta check walkthrus, yet the whole experience is still peak level all the way.
positive · 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 →November #promosky Hi, I'm Vox and I game a lot! some of my ⋆✩ favorites ✩⋆ 📸 TOEM 🟥 Silent Hill 🥐 Dordogne 🏰 Final Fantasy 🍂 Scarlet Hollow 🦝 Resident Evil 🩸 Dark Souls ☕ Coffee Talk ... and so much more⋆ ↺/♡︎ appreciated
positive · AI labelView post →finished toem 2, very wonderful game #art #toem #toem2
positive · AI labelView post →The delightful photography adventure game TOEM has launched for iOS and Android. (Read more: PocketGamer)
neutral · AI labelView post →pspsps I'm working my way through uploading some of my favourite twitch playthroughs to youtube, and I just put my 100% playthrough of TOEM up, all in one video!! I ADORE this game, hopefully you enjoy experiencing it too 🥰 youtu.be/2RaQVTdbTas
positive · AI labelView 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 →after playing this game i went outside and took a blurry picture of a bird got really hot in my la weather and went back inside. my life truly has been changed i will cherish that bird photo forever.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →TOEM is now out on mobile worldwide!! 👀 Thanks everyone who's already given it a try, crazy seeing our little game among Roblox and Fortnite..! 🤍
neutral · 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 →@gameovergreggy.bsky.social I was just playing Toem, and there he was. I heard you mention it a long time ago, but when I saw him there, it just hit me ❤️
positive · 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 →I played this after playing DOOM and I feel like a lore-accurate Doom Slayer going home to pet Daisy after a hard day of unleashing hell on Hell. Loved it. PS. the NPCs in this game have a very distinct Swedish accent despite speaking gibberish so fair warning for that jump scare.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Toem. It's a nice little chill game where you go on a trip, explore, and take photos.
positive · AI labelView post →Also just got TOEM as well. It's a b&w photography game & i still haven't played it 😅 weird i kno haha
neutral · AI labelView 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 →In the middle of 2025, I had a quarter life crisis. I took a backpack, phone and a notebook and left my country. I took photos printed them and collected them in that notebook. Wrote stories I lived, people I have met, conversations we had, histories I learned. It was one of my life defining journeys. The journey in this game feels uncannily same.
positive · 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 →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 →Toem may be short clocking in at around three hours but those hours are absolutely delightful. Each area feels distinct and offers its own charm, giving players a fresh experience every time they hop on the bus. There’s a surprising amount to photograph, and before long, I found myself instinctively snapping shots of objects and moments that turned out to be tied to quests, even when I wasn’t sure. For the most part, Toem makes it clear when you should interact or take photos, keeping the flow…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView 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...
positive · AI labelView post →TOEM tells the story of a small, sheep-like creature who dreams of experiencing the “TOEM” (comparable to the Aurora Borealis) once, and sets off on a long journey to make that little dream come true. It's a short cozy game set in a monochrome 2.5D world where you use a camera to capture everything interesting you find along the way. You'll meet a lot of quirky characters who send you on small quests through five different locations. The story is told with a lot of love, the world is rich in…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →[GOG via Prime] *TOEM*, hand-drawn indie adventure. > Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape! It's been [free before via Epic](https://feddit.uk/post/17639535)
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 →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 →Oh, hey, TOEM is 90% off!? If you haven't checked out this wonderful experience, you are missing out! @swmgames.bsky.social is wonderful! Sequel soon!
positive · AI labelView post →[Steam] TOEM: A Photo Adventure ($1.99 / 90% off). Wishlist the sequel. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2900640/TOEM_2/
neutral · AI labelView 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 →Playing the Bluey's Happy Snaps with my family. It's so cute! Reminds me of TOEM but different.
neutral · AI labelView post →TOEM feels like a vacation. Not the kind where you have a detailed plan and rush from one attraction to another. The kind where you wander around without much of a goal, stumble upon interesting places, and enjoy whatever happens next. Every region has its own personality, its own story, and its own little problems to solve. Yet they all share the same cozy atmosphere. Even the busy city full of people rushing around felt like a place I'd love to visit in real life. It's the kind of world…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What a splendid little game. I'm glad I gave this one a chance despite thinking the B/W aesthetic would be too monotone. It wasn't. The game has so much charm and rewards the player for taking the scenic route to explore every nook and cranny and angle. I appreciated the game not having any missable collectables or achievements. I do wish there was a way to add filters to photos that have already been taken but otherwise found Toem a flawless experience. The free DLC adding a day/night cycle…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a cozy christmas pick up you must have! TOEM honestly captured my 7 hours of attention to 100% my game of the year journal (´▽`ʃ♡ƪ)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →18. Sparkle. Toem. Is a pretty good game #PKArtober2025
positive · AI labelView post →TOEM: A Photo Adventure is a delightful game about quests and photos, by @swmgames.bsky.social , which I reviewed on @pocketgamercom.bsky.social as it's now out on mobile! www.pocketgamer.com/toem-a-photo...
positive · AI labelView post →Another episode is up! I talked with the prolific (and very cool) @darrenhupke.bsky.social from @pixelsandpolygons.net about the indie game Toem. This was a great chat, and I love how we can talk about gaming with our kids. Really looking forward to Toem 2! open.spotify.com/episode/0KJM...
neutral · AI labelView post →One of my biggest problems about cozy games is most of it emulates work and feels like one. I understand there is an audience for that but i'm not part of that. Luckily if you're in the same boat as me, this game is not that. This game is so relaxing and charming. The objectives are not that wild but puzzles are not super easy either. The mixture of challenge, interesting aspects and right gameplay loop is great. you cannot get enough of this game. You can also get all the achievements in a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Love Letter to Photography Rating: 10/10 As a professional photographer, it is rare to find a game that doesn't just feature a "photo mode" but is built entirely around the soul of photography. TOEM is that rare achievement, a 10/10 experience that understands the joy of looking at the world through a viewfinder. The choice of high-contrast, hand-drawn black and white graphics is a stroke of genius. Without the distraction of color, the game forces you to focus on what matters most in…
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