Games Like TOEM: A Photo Adventure

Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.

Why similar: Relaxing 17.2%, Exploration 15%, Cozy 15%, Nature 13.6%, Cute 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the same breezy, low-stress exploration and charming character interactions focused on reaching a scenic peak.

Carto is a charming adventure game wrapped around a unique, world-altering puzzle mechanic. Use this power to explore mysterious lands, help a quirky cast of characters, and guide Carto on her journey back to her family.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 13%, Nature 10.7%, Cartoon 10.1%, Cute 9.7%, Relaxing 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a cute, hand-drawn art style with clever environmental puzzle-solving and gentle exploration.

Beasts of Maravilla Island is a 3D adventure game where you take on the role of a young wildlife photographer who traverses Maravilla Island's magical ecosystems to discover extraordinary creatures, learn their behaviors, and, most importantly, photograph their majesty.

Why similar: Puzzle 16.3%, Exploration 16.2%, Relaxing 15.5%, Cute 13.9%, Family Friendly 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares TOEM's core photography-focused gameplay loop where you explore a magical environment and snap pictures of wildlife.

Even the smallest person can make a big difference. Join Alba, as she sets out to save her beautiful island and its wildlife. And possibly start a revolution.

Why similar: Wholesome 32.1%, Cozy 23.3%, Nature 11.4%, Family Friendly 9%, Exploration 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes environmental stewardship and photography as you explore a peaceful island and document local wildlife.

A top-down adventure game in a coloring book world full of vibrant characters. Use painting powers to explore, solve puzzles, make friends, and draw on anything! From creators on Wandersong + Celeste.

Why similar: Adventure 24.5%, Cute 21.9%, Puzzle 16.5%, Relaxing 14.5%, Funny 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a whimsical world where you use a creative tool to solve puzzles, help quirky characters, and restore color.

Embark on an adorable adventure, discover new friends and uncover everything the island has to offer. Climb, Swim, Glide and slide your way into the hearts of the many different characters you meet on your travels!

Why similar: Wholesome 32.8%, Cozy 26%, Family Friendly 9.6%, Relaxing 9.4%, Funny 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a delightful, miniature open-world adventure full of joyful exploration and friendly characters without any combat.

Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

Why similar: Wholesome 21.8%, Cozy 16.2%, Hidden Object 9.8%, Funny 9.3%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same whimsical, storybook atmosphere and gentle puzzle-solving alongside eccentric storybook characters.

Play as a tiny lil' mushroom who's lost in the forest and can't find its way home. Explore unique areas freely at your own pace, chat with friendly inhabitants, and take on different adventures to get back home!

Why similar: Wholesome 23.8%, Cozy 19.5%, Nature 10.6%, Cute 7.7%, Relaxing 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, nature-focused exploration game starring a tiny creature navigating a lush, oversized world.

Paper Trail is a top-down puzzle adventure about leaving home, set in a foldable, paper world.

Why similar: Wholesome 27.4%, Cozy 20.8%, Hand-drawn 9%, Family Friendly 7.5%, Relaxing 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down puzzle adventure that relies on folding the world around you, matching TOEM's cozy and clever puzzle design.

Search for hidden folks in hand-drawn, interactive, miniature landscapes. Unfurl tent flaps, cut through bushes, slam doors, and poke some crocodiles! Rooooaaaarrrr!!!!!

Why similar: Hidden Object 35.4%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Relaxing 8.8%, Funny 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares TOEM's love for interactive, hand-drawn environments packed with charming secrets to discover.

Catch hundreds of tinykin and use their unique powers to bring Milo back to his home planet and back to normal size!

Why similar: Family Friendly 20.3%, Cute 16.8%, Funny 16.1%, Puzzle 15.5%, Exploration 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features wonderful 3D platformer exploration in a giant world where you solve problems by gathering and utilizing cute little creatures.

Guide brush strokes and solve a variety of puzzles to help an aspiring artist complete her masterpiece amid her brusque neighbor’s gaze and his pesky cat. As her painting starts to take shape, uncover an emotional tale of chance and artistry revealed behind unrelated yet familiar moments.

Why similar: Hidden Object 19.6%, Hand-drawn 16.8%, Relaxing 13.4%, Puzzle 12%, Atmospheric 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the artistic, contemplative mood of TOEM with its focus on visual storytelling and gentle puzzle mechanics.

Solve puzzles, riddles, and embark on an exciting journey of discovery! Join Toto and Gal as they explore dreamscapes and befriend magical creatures. Lost in their imagination, the brother and sister must stick together and solve puzzles to find their way home.

Why similar: Wholesome 24.9%, Hand-drawn 15%, Cartoon 14%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Funny 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A whimsical point-and-click puzzle game that feels like stepping into a playable Saturday morning cartoon.

Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!

Why similar: Cozy 40.2%, Hand-drawn 13%, Exploration 11.6%, Relaxing 10.1%, Cute 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy yet mysterious narrative adventure set in a charming storybook world with unique word-puzzle mechanics.

Donut County is a story-based physics puzzle game where you play as an ever-growing hole in the ground. Meet cute characters, steal their trash, and throw them in a hole.

Why similar: Funny 21.4%, Cute 18.8%, Puzzle 17.1%, Family Friendly 11.9%, Casual 9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a quirky, physics-based puzzle experience filled with funny dialogue and playful exploration.

The Last Campfire is an adventure, a story of a lost ember trapped in a puzzling place, searching for meaning and a way home.

Why similar: Soundtrack 24.7% ★, Puzzle 14.7%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 11.3%, Family Friendly 11%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle adventure about finding hope and helping lost wanderers in a touching, beautiful world.

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery.

Why similar: Soundtrack 30.1% ★, Funny 17%, Relaxing 14.5%, Cute 14.3%, Exploration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same humorous dialogue, low-stakes investigation, and charmingly eccentric cast of characters.

A single-player journey of discovery through an ancient world of wonders, created by solo developer Jonas Manke.

Why similar: Wholesome 41.8%, Relaxing 11%, Cute 9.3%, Exploration 9.1%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful journey through an ancient, beautiful world focused on pure exploration and gentle puzzle-solving.

Embark on a journey of forgiveness through impossible environments and illusionary puzzles. Experience this meditative and calming puzzle game by manipulating monuments and creating evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Relaxing 27.8%, Puzzle 25.8%, Exploration 17.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Casual 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Presents perspective-shifting puzzles wrapped in stunning, minimalist artistic design.

Repair old-school objects in this cozy puzzle game. Join antique-restorer Maria, as she arrives in the sun-soaked town of Bellariva and set out on a journey of helping the townsfolk reconnect.

Why similar: Cozy 21.1%, Puzzle 17.3%, Relaxing 17.3%, Casual 13.7%, Family Friendly 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing puzzle game about fixing nostalgic objects and listening to heartwarming stories of the townspeople.

Be Flint, who is doing his best to keep his grandma's park up and running and make it a place for the campers to enjoy. Learn the camper's wishes and build whatever their hearts desire to attract even more quirky characters and look forward to whimsical conversations and quests.

Why similar: Wholesome 23.2%, Cozy 19.1%, Nature 10.7%, Relaxing 7.3%, Family Friendly 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, open-air management adventure where you explore a tiny park and chat with adorable campers.

Tukoni: Forest Keepers is a cute & cozy puzzle adventure. Play as Traveller, a forest spirit on a special journey, as you explore magical hand-drawn locations, meet charming characters, solve handcrafted puzzles, collect herbs and tea recipes, and help the forest prepare for the coming winter.

Why similar: Wholesome 25.5%, Cozy 17.2%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Puzzle 7%, Cute 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful point-and-click puzzle game based on a magical hand-drawn woodland universe.

Find My Frogs is a cozy hidden object game where you search for frogs and toads in a peaceful, hand-drawn village. Explore charming spots, uncover secrets, and help Uncle Froger gather everyone for a family photo.

Why similar: Hidden Object 14.7%, Cozy 12.1%, Hand-drawn 10.4%, Relaxing 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing search-and-find exploration game where you leisurely track down and observe cute amphibians.

Hoa is a beautiful puzzle-platforming game that features breathtaking hand-painted art, lovely music, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

Why similar: Hand-drawn 18.6%, Cartoon 17%, Relaxing 14.8%, Cute 10.5%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gorgeous hand-drawn puzzle platformer that mirrors TOEM's serene atmosphere and lovely visual design.

Welcome to Cozy Grove, a game about camping on a haunted, ever-changing island. As a Spirit Scout, you'll wander the island's forest each day, finding new hidden secrets and helping soothe the local ghosts. With a little time and a lot of crafting, you'll bring color and joy back to Cozy Grove!

Why similar: Cozy 35.9%, Hidden Object 18.5%, Relaxing 18.3%, Cute 12%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing life-sim centered around helping ghost bears find peace through exploration and gentle tasks.

An unnatural storm leaves an adventurous aviator stranded for decades within the infamous Bermuda. Overcome creatures of the deep and unravel the islands secrets in search of a way back home.

Why similar: Wholesome 24.8%, Cozy 20.1%, Hidden Object 15%, Relaxing 8.4%, Puzzle 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky adventure packed with code-breaking puzzles and hidden object discovery on mysterious islands.

Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object adventure in a cozy and immersive world. Join a cast of lively characters on their epic journey across countless magical locations. Find lost items, solve puzzles, and help a tiny dragon regain her power!

Why similar: Wholesome 20.4%, Cozy 16%, Hidden Object 12.7%, Hand-drawn 8.9%, Relaxing 6.7%

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 in TOEM 2, the sequel to the acclaimed TOEM.

Why similar: Wholesome 28.9%, Cozy 23.1%, Hidden Object 8.4%, Adventure 5.8%, Puzzle 5.7%

Path of Giants is a serene puzzle adventure that follows three adorable explorers as they take on an icy mountain full of trials in search of a lost treasure. Control three characters, use their teamwork, leave no one behind, and hopefully find some gold!

Why similar: Puzzle 14.9%, Nature 14.2%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Family Friendly 12.8%, Relaxing 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tranquil puzzle game requiring teamwork and spatial reasoning in a serene, stylized mountain setting.

Cat Me If You Can is a charming and cozy game where you explore beautifully handcrafted black-and-white worlds, searching for hidden cats to photograph and bring their colours back into the world.

Why similar: Wholesome 22.9%, Cozy 20.1%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Cartoon 8.8%, Relaxing 6%

You're a detective, and a frog, and it's time to solve a mystery. Also there's a wizard.

Why similar: Soundtrack 32.3% ★, Funny 16.3%, Cute 14%, Relaxing 13.9%, Exploration 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the lighthearted, comedic investigative style with plenty of quirky character interactions.

A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!

Why similar: Wholesome 29.9%, Cozy 28.1%, Relaxing 8.4%, Puzzle 8%, Family Friendly 7.9%

Set off on a playful search to track down the wandering pup Polka in this game of exploration and serendipity. Meet charming characters, lend them a hand to make new friends, and explore a cozy world sketched in ballpoint pen. You don't need words on this adventure, just smiles and high-fives!

Why similar: Wholesome 25.6%, Cozy 18.3%, Hidden Object 10.5%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Relaxing 6.6%

Pat the alligator, a (mostly) harmless and (probably) innocent reptile is at the center of a conspiracy that could bring down the biggest, scariest family in Alligator New York City: his own! Explore the city, meet the Family, and try to save Pat before the clock runs out.

Why similar: Funny 19.6%, Cute 18.2%, Hand-drawn 15.5%, Cartoon 14.6%, Puzzle 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, animated detective puzzle game overflowing with humor and delightful visual personality.

Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.

Why similar: Nature 29.6%, Puzzle 22.2%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Casual 8.1%

Pilgrims is a playful adventure game, created by the team behind Machinarium and Samorost. Roam the land as you please and make new friends, share a laugh with your fellow travelers and help them complete their little stories, your way. How many different solutions can you find?

Why similar: Hand-drawn 19.2%, Cartoon 17.2%, Funny 11.6%, Relaxing 10.9%, Family Friendly 10.6%

In this 2D puzzle game you have the responsibility to arrange your feline friends in a way that fits the grid. Cats Organized Neatly comes with 80 different handcrafted levels and a whole bunch of cats in all shapes and sizes.

Why similar: Wholesome 28.2%, Cozy 21.2%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Relaxing 7.7%, Puzzle 7.6%

Enjoy the serenity of the Amazon rainforest in this cozy short nature exploration game. As a butterfly researcher on a five-day camping trip, explore nearby tracks, take photos, meet animal friends, and journal the discoveries found along the way!

Why similar: Photo Editing 38.5% ★, Cozy 12.4%, Hidden Object 10.8%, Nature 7.2%, Family Friendly 5.8%

Is This Seat Taken? is a logic puzzle game where you play matchmaker for groups of hilariously particular people. Each character has pet peeves that make seating them a delightful challenge. Find the perfect spot for each person to unlock new levels in this cozy, silly, and relatable experience.

Why similar: Wholesome 26.9%, Cozy 21.6%, Puzzle 12.1%, Relaxing 10.8%, Cute 7.7%

Adapted from the bestselling children’s book series Pierre The Maze Detective, play as Pierre in this adventure/puzzle game and recover the stolen Maze Stone. Journey through breathtakingly hand-drawn illustrations, meet eccentric characters, and solve puzzles to save Opera City!

Why similar: Hidden Object 22.7%, Cartoon 17.1%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 8.3%

Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!

Why similar: Funny 22%, Puzzle 21.3%, Exploration 20%, Cute 18.8%, Adventure 7.8%

An open-world exploration, puzzle game made from my 4-year-old daughter's drawings. Step into a vibrant, hand-drawn world and help the princess find all her magical candies.

Why similar: Wholesome 22.4%, Cozy 21.6%, Cartoon 8.8%, Hand-drawn 7.4%, Puzzle 6.4%

Discover illusionary pathways and delightful puzzles as you learn the secrets of The Sacred Geometry. Follow the heart warming story of Ro in her journey through motherhood. Rediscover independence through manipulating monuments and evolving paths to explore new, surreal, and mysterious worlds.

Why similar: Puzzle 26.6%, Exploration 21.5%, Relaxing 18.4%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Casual 11.8%

Immerse yourself in a unique narrative experience and explore the thousand summer colors of Dordogne as you revisit your childhood to uncover lost family secrets in this touching formative journey.

Why similar: Wholesome 32.7%, Nature 10.1%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Family Friendly 8.4%, Relaxing 7.9%

Venba is a short narrative cooking game, where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations, and explore South Indian food in this story about family, love, and loss.

Why similar: Soundtrack 35.8% ★, Hand-drawn 15.9%, Puzzle 14%, Stylized 12.2%, Exploration 8.7%

Embark on a colourful hand drawn journey of discovery through the ages! From missing dinosaur eggs in the stone age, to a king's crown in medieval times, can you find them all? Discover, create and share worlds with your own hidden treasures in Hidden Through Time!

Why similar: Hidden Object 27.4%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Relaxing 9.1%

Help find little mushrooms and prepare for an epic picnic party in this cute hand-drawn hidden object game! Explore 13 locations, chat with townsfolk, and solve puzzles!

Why similar: Wholesome 25.8%, Cozy 20.2%, Hidden Object 14%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Relaxing 5.9%

The Star Named EOS is a story-rich puzzle adventure built around photography. Recreate compositions of past photos to uncover the truth of a family mystery. Experience a harmonious mixture of beautiful hand-drawn art and engaging puzzles on a journey of reminiscence.

Why similar: Hidden Object 23.8%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, Relaxing 10.2%, Stylized 8.8%

Photograph dozens of whimsical creatures, solving puzzles to get them to strike collectable poses! Then befriend them through unique quests and minigames, from snowflake design, to tuning and playing crystal harps, to organizing parties!

Why similar: Photo Editing 47.9% ★, Music 18.3%, Relaxing 7.5%, Funny 5.4%, Cute 5.1%

Hidden Through Time 2: Discovery is a cozy hidden object game that has you searching for hidden objects in hand-drawn, interactive landscapes. Ignite your imagination, unleash your inner artist with the editor and share your masterpieces with the world!

Why similar: Wholesome 34.3%, Hidden Object 16.4%, Hand-drawn 12.8%, Puzzle 7.2%, Relaxing 6.4%

Guide Froggo through a world on sticky notes and relax while solving the puzzle of his journey home to find his best friend Buddy. Meet quirky animal friends, solve satisfying puzzles, help one another and relax in this cozy and heartwarming adventure with an intuitive drag-and-drop puzzle style.

Why similar: Wholesome 26.6%, Cozy 22.4%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Relaxing 7.6%, Puzzle 7.3%

Experience the joy of running your own cozy small business: Create stickers, pack orders and hear your customers’ stories. Time to build the cutest shop on the internet!

Why similar: Wholesome 35.4%, Cozy 21%, Relaxing 11.1%, Cute 8.8%, Family Friendly 8.5%

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Puzzle 34.2%, Exploration 19.6%, Adventure 17.2%, Atmospheric 16.5%, Casual 8.1%

Sizeable is a relaxing and peaceful puzzle/exploration game! Shrink and grow your way through small dioramas in search of hidden objects!

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.6%, Puzzle 16.2%, Relaxing 16.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Cute 10.5%

A hand-drawn hidden object game inspired by the joy of people watching and telling small stories. Shake trees, peek through windows and spin curious objects to uncover secrets and follow the lives of its charming inhabitants.

Why similar: Wholesome 22.8%, Cozy 17%, Hidden Object 11.9%, Hand-drawn 8%, Relaxing 7.3%

Find your way in a world of breezy, thoughtful puzzles, along a charming journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Nature 15%, Puzzle 13.1%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 9.7%, Funny 8.9%

It's Mail Time! As a newly trained Mail Scout, put on your pack, grab those letters, and deliver them across Grumblewood Grove! The forest animals eagerly await the sight of your mushroom hat in this cozy, cottagecore light-platformer adventure!

Why similar: Relaxing 20.4%, Funny 19.1%, Cute 18.6%, Exploration 18%, Stylized 13.7%

A cozy puzzler with story. Recreate paintings by applying lines & colors in a specific order. Explore beautiful mazes & collect letters of a poem. Help two sweethearts find a path towards each other. Three games in one. Hints when stuck. 160+ paintings, 3~4 hours, set to a chill soundtrack.

Why similar: Wholesome 30.3%, Cozy 19.8%, Relaxing 7.9%, Puzzle 7.3%, Family Friendly 6.6%

Journey through gaming history's time and space, while searching for adorable feline companions in 'An Arcade Full of Cats,' the ultimate pet'em up hidden object game.

Why similar: Wholesome 26.6%, Cozy 18.1%, Hidden Object 14.2%, Hand-drawn 8.4%, Relaxing 7.9%

LEGO Builder’s Journey is an atmospheric, geometric puzzle game that asks us to sometimes follow the instructions… and sometimes to break the rules.

Why similar: Cozy 22.8%, Wholesome 14.6%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Relaxing 9.2%, Family Friendly 8.7%