Toem: A Photo Adventure is finally out now on iOS and Android
Time for a Nordic adventure
- Step into this award-winning world where observing is key
- Take photos of your surroundings and find beauty in small things
- Free demo to try before committing
If you’ve been waiting for Toem: A Photo Adventure to make the jump to mobile, it’s finally happened. You can now dive into the award-winning world from Swedish studio Something We Made and find the beauty in small things, because here, perspective is everything.
The concept in Toem remains simple yet quietly clever. You follow a small traveller setting off with a camera, crossing through calm, Scandinavian-inspired landscapes in search of the mysterious phenomenon known as Toem.
Each area introduces a collection of eccentric locals, odd little tasks, and puzzles that rely on framing the perfect shot rather than speed or precision. The act of helping others through photographs becomes its own reward, one small story at a time. Catch buses, chat with NPCs, and just keep observing.
Everything is drawn in soft monochrome, yet it never feels cold. The sketchbook art has warmth, and the ambient soundtrack gives every stop along your route a calm, rhythmic pulse. On mobile, that experience feels even more personal, perfectly suited for quick moments of play when you need a quiet break.
If you’re unsure whether it’s worth the journey, Jupiter's Toem: A Photo Adventure review dives into what makes this understated world so memorable. Spoiler: she found plenty to love. Her full piece is well worth a read if you want to see why this little adventure has left such an impression.
The mobile edition retains all the details of its earlier releases while adding the convenience of touchscreen play. A free demo lets you try a small slice before unlocking the full experience for $7.99, keeping with the try-before-you-buy spirit that fits Toem’s gentle approach.
And for those interested in more puzzle-driven titles with a similar sense of calm, our list of the best puzzlers on iOS might be the perfect next stop.
