Adventure · September 17, 2021
TOEM: A Photo Adventure (2021)
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! Take photos with your camera to solve puzzles and help people! Listen to chill beats and take in your surroundings! Meet quirky characters and help them with their problems!
Adventure releases from 2021
87 Adventure titles launched in 2021 — top 6 by review volume.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Cozy · 312
- Wholesome · 302
- Adventure · 298
- Puzzle · 297
- Exploration · 292
- Relaxing · 279
- Cute · 279
- Casual · 262
- Photo Editing · 262
- Hand-drawn · 259
- Hidden Object · 253
- Funny · 252
- Family Friendly · 251
- Atmospheric · 246
- Singleplayer · 245
Peer Adventure titles
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 8.4k Steam reviews | Top 28% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 99% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 3% |
| Metacritic | 79/100 | Genre average 77 — top 49% of Adventure titles |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 71% for session depth among Adventure |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Accessibility
- Captions available
- Playable without Timed Input
- Subtitle Options
Input & Comfort
- Camera Comfort
- Custom Volume Controls
- Stereo Sound
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Keyboard Only Option
- Save Anytime
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Simplified Chinese
- Japanese
- Russian
- Korean
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Swedish
- Traditional Chinese
- Turkish
Reception Metrics
Steam community
99%Overwhelmingly Positive · 8.4k reviews
8.3k positive · 84 negative
Metacritic
79/100 critic aggregate
Curator recommendations
7.5k
Press Quotes
“While it's predominantly a happy-go-lucky experience, there are some poignant moments, and it's a game that could stay in your heart long after you beat it.” 9 – James Daly - GAMINGbible “It's perfect for snuggling under a blanket on a quiet evening with a scented candle and a mug of cocoa to finish in one contented sitting.” 8 – Rebekah Valentine - IGN “Playful challenges and a warm sense of place and character converge in this cheerful modern classic.”…
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
7h
Current engagement
Achievements
48
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 17, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Something We Made |
| Publisher | Something We Made, popagenda |
| Base price | $3.99 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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