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)
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243 positive · 6 negative
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60 of 372 · most liked firstIf you are looking for indie recommendations: Bramble: The Mountain King Dungeons of Hinterberg Caravan SandWitch Chants of Sennaar Blossom Tales 1&2 A Highland Song Crypt Custodian Return To Grace Lil Gator Game Crow Country MythWrecked Foreclosed Viewfinder Nine Sols Lunistice Blacktail Toem Neva
unlabelledView 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/...
unlabelledView 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/...
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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.
unlabelledView 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. :)
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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.
unlabelledView 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/...
unlabelledView post →Wow! A sequel to TOEM is in the works. Absolutely wonderful game. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmwX...
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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 ✨
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView post →The delightful photography adventure game TOEM has launched for iOS and Android. (Read more: PocketGamer)
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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!!
unlabelledView 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...
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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/...
unlabelledView 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..! 🤍
unlabelledView 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...
unlabelledView 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 ❤️
unlabelledView post →TOEM 2 does not have a fishing minigame, but it does have a *fish feeding mechanic*!! #toem2 #indiegame #gaming #videogames #fishing #fishingminigame
unlabelledView 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 →Also just got TOEM as well. It's a b&w photography game & i still haven't played it 😅 weird i kno haha
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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 ⬇️
unlabelledView 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/
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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...
unlabelledView 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 →Stoked to say I'll be at Summer Game Fest in LA next week to show off TOEM 2!
unlabelledView 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!
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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...
unlabelledView 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...
unlabelledView 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…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Completed all of #Toem and even its DLC! - very good game - enjoyed it :) -
unlabelledView 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.
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView 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/...
unlabelledView post →the game of the year is finally here! TOEM 2 BABY!!!!! (♡ˊ͈ ꒳ ˋ͈) ➡️ www.twitch.tv/glassesjournal
unlabelledView 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/
unlabelledView post →that's right please wishlist TOEM 2 on the PlayStation 5 video game system store.playstation.com/en-us/concep...
unlabelledView 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
unlabelledView post →in the middle of exam prep i have been slowly completing this cute lil game TOEM was a great experience, shoutout @sixrock.bsky.social for it :) TOEM 2 is gonna be a good one
unlabelledView post →TOEM 2 is another lightsome adventure with a charming world and cast to adventure with. If you enjoyed the first game it's certainly more of that, and an easy slice of life many can enjoy. Full review: www.rpgfan.com/review/toem-2/
unlabelledView post →MY MOST ANTICIPATED GAME FINALLY GOT A DEMO FROM @swmgames.bsky.social PLAYING TOEM 2 DEMO RN! www.twitch.tv/vampkween
unlabelledView post →This is such a cute little game with a lot of personality. While I didn't use a lot of the photo filters or take selfies, I had a lot of fun taking pictures and fulfilling the little challenges. I absolutely burned through it on a Sunday afternoon, and would easily recommend it to friends and family.
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