Charming, cozy atmosphere
Mentioned in ~2 in 5 positive reviews
“One of the most charming and heartfelt games that you could ever play.”
Steam review · 4 h played ↗
TOEM 2
Worth buying? What 192 Steam reviews say.Worth buying? Here’s what 192 Steam reviews actually say.
Very Positive · 93%Very Positive · 93%Something We Made2026Platformer · Adventure · Casual
$19.99
Open on Steam ↗US Steam price, checked 1 h ago
The verdict
A charming, cozy photo-puzzle sequel with lovely art and music, but it's short and easy next to the original. Skip at full price if you want length or challenge.
Great for
Fans of the first TOEM wanting a relaxing, wholesome few hours of photo-taking and exploring
Main risk
Only about 3-5 hours and easier than TOEM 1, so the $20 price feels steep
What players love
Faithful sequel for fans of the first
Mentioned in ~1 in 3 positive reviews
“TOEM 2 is more TOEM, which if you've played TOEM, you know is a very good thing.”
Steam review · 8.3 h played ↗
Fun new mechanics: jumping and tools
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 positive reviews
“You don't have to swap between secondary items anymore, it just automatically loads the tool”
Steam review · 3.8 h played ↗
Improved visuals and art style
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 positive reviews
“Visually, TOEM 2 is definitely an improvement over the first game.”
Steam review · 6.9 h played ↗
Great music and soundtrack
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 positive reviews
“the way my blood pressure immediately regulated upon hearing the soundtrack”
Steam review · 0.8 h played ↗
Runs well, including on Steam Deck
Mentioned in ~1 in 30 positive reviews
“Game easily runs at 120 FPS at 10 watts on a Steam handheld.”
Steam review · 4.4 h played ↗
What players complain about
Too short for the price
Mentioned in ~3 in 4 negative reviews
“Three hours of gameplay for $20 is not a fair amount.”
Steam review · 3.4 h played ↗
Puzzles too easy and spoon-fed
Mentioned in ~1 in 2 negative reviews
“I feel everything is spelled out for you and it's way easier that the first.”
Steam review · 1.7 h played ↗
Lacks the heart and emotional payoff
Mentioned in ~1 in 4 negative reviews
“Most disappoint to me is the complete lack of emotional depth.”
Steam review · 3 h played ↗
Features cut from the first game
Mentioned in ~1 in 5 negative reviews
“No more filters, no more camera upgrades, no more effects, now every picture looks the same.”
Steam review · 4.8 h played ↗
Tools only usable in one area
Mentioned in ~1 in 7 negative reviews
“The hammer is ONLY ever used in area you get the hammer.”
Steam review · 3 h played ↗
No cross-region quests, isolated areas
Mentioned in ~1 in 8 negative reviews
“there's no continuity between the places you visit, they're all pretty linear and isolated”
Steam review · 6.6 h played ↗
System requirements
From the Steam store page
Steam Deck: VerifiedController support
Minimum
OSWindows 7 or later
Recommended
OSWindows 11
OSWindows 7 or later
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