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%, Cozy 15.4%, Exploration 14.9%, Nature 13.5%, Cute 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of cozy, low-stakes exploration and heartwarming discovery found in TOEM.

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 16.2%, Exploration 16.1%, Relaxing 15.5%, Cute 13.9%, Family Friendly 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like TOEM, this game centers on a photography mechanic used to document and interact with a magical ecosystem.

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 37.8% ★, Cozy 13.3%, Hidden Object 10.6%, Nature 7.2%, Family Friendly 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, relaxing experience that tasks you with photographing nature and observing wildlife in a cozy setting.

Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Ride, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you in this third-person meditative exploration game.

Why similar: Photo Editing 55.2% ★, Nature 9.4%, Relaxing 9%, Exploration 7.5%, Stylized 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the act of documenting a beautiful, atmospheric world through photography and recording sounds.

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: It features a unique, puzzle-based exploration mechanic paired with a charming, hand-drawn art style.

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 33.2%, Cozy 27.1%, Family Friendly 9.3%, Relaxing 9.1%, Funny 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the wholesome, movement-based exploration and child-like wonder that makes TOEM so endearing.

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 47.5% ★, Music 18.4%, Relaxing 7.5%, Funny 5.4%, Cute 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a photography-based gameplay loop focused on creature interaction and exploration.

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 32.5%, Cozy 24.2%, Nature 11.1%, Family Friendly 8.8%, Exploration 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: You explore a beautiful island to photograph wildlife and help the community, matching TOEM's helpful and kind spirit.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 22.4%, Cozy 17.1%, Hidden Object 9.5%, Funny 9%, Puzzle 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A peaceful, puzzle-adventure game that captures the same whimsical and wholesome atmosphere as TOEM.

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 24.3%, Cozy 20.4%, Nature 10.3%, Cute 7.5%, Relaxing 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on gentle exploration and helping quirky characters in a nature-themed, cozy world.

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 25.9%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Cartoon 13.8%, Family Friendly 11.2%, Funny 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a surreal, point-and-click puzzle experience that feels like stepping into a whimsical cartoon.

Snap pictures of spooky-cute creatures & explore an abandoned wildlife park.

Why similar: Photo Editing 40.5% ★, Nature 10%, Hand-drawn 8.8%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Cute 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines photography with creature discovery in a stylized world that rewards curiosity.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 30.3%, Cozy 29.2%, Relaxing 8.2%, Puzzle 7.7%, Family Friendly 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy, short adventure where you solve puzzles by manipulating the world with stickers.

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 35.2%, Hand-drawn 18.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Relaxing 8.8%, Funny 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the hand-drawn, observational puzzle style where you must carefully scan the environment to progress.

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 24.3%, Cute 22%, Puzzle 16.2%, Relaxing 14.7%, Funny 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn adventure that uses a creative mechanic to solve puzzles and interact with the world.

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 37.6%, Relaxing 17.9%, Hidden Object 17.9%, Cute 11.7%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, daily-task-oriented game that emphasizes helping spirits and enjoying a wholesome, hand-drawn world.

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 19.5%, Hand-drawn 16.7%, Relaxing 13.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: An artistic, relaxing puzzle game that focuses on the beauty of observation and storytelling.

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 42%, Hand-drawn 12.5%, Exploration 11.3%, Relaxing 9.9%, Cute 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich, cozy adventure that uses a unique narrative mechanic to uncover secrets.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 42.8%, Relaxing 10.9%, Cute 9.1%, Exploration 9%, Puzzle 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, atmospheric journey that focuses on exploration, movement, and light puzzle-solving.

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

Why similar: Wholesome 27.9%, Cozy 21.8%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Family Friendly 7.3%, Relaxing 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique world-folding puzzle mechanic with a distinct, hand-drawn aesthetic.

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

Why similar: Soundtrack 30% ★, Funny 16.9%, Relaxing 14.6%, Cute 14.3%, Exploration 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, funny, and character-driven mystery that shares the same lighthearted and quirky charm.

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 23.7%, Cozy 20.1%, Nature 10.4%, Relaxing 7.2%, Family Friendly 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing exploration game where you manage a park and help visitors, echoing the helpful nature of TOEM.

A Little to the Left is a cozy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 100+ satisfying messes to tidy.

Why similar: Wholesome 25.5%, Cozy 19.3%, Hidden Object 10.2%, Hand-drawn 8.5%, Puzzle 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the satisfying, observational puzzle-solving that fans of TOEM's logic puzzles will enjoy.

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 14.9%, Cute 10.5%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful, hand-drawn platformer that emphasizes a relaxing atmosphere and gentle puzzle-solving.

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 26.2%, Cozy 17.6%, Hand-drawn 9%, Puzzle 6.7%, Cute 6.3%

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 33.7%, Nature 10%, Hand-drawn 9.3%, Family Friendly 8.3%, Relaxing 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative adventure with a beautiful, hand-painted style that focuses on memory and exploration.

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 21.7%, Relaxing 17.1%, Puzzle 17%, Casual 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A relaxing, narrative-driven puzzle game about fixing objects and connecting with people.

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 20.9%, Cozy 16.9%, Hidden Object 12.3%, Hand-drawn 8.7%, Relaxing 6.6%

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 20.4%, Cute 16.9%, Funny 16%, Puzzle 15.4%, Exploration 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A creative, exploration-based game where you use small creatures to solve puzzles in a giant world.

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 20.5%, Funny 18.9%, Cute 18.5%, Exploration 18%, Stylized 14%

Why You'll Like It: A cozy platformer about delivering mail in a whimsical forest, focusing on exploration and cute interactions.

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 21.1%, Cute 18.8%, Puzzle 16.8%, Family Friendly 12.1%, Casual 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A funny, physics-based game that is short, sweet, and focuses on lighthearted puzzle interactions.

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 14.5%, Cozy 12.8%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Relaxing 8.5%, Family Friendly 7.4%

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 26.1%, Cozy 19.3%, Hidden Object 10.1%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Relaxing 6.5%

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 29.8%, Puzzle 22.1%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 11.1%, Casual 8.1%

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 22.8%, Cozy 22.7%, Cartoon 8.6%, Hand-drawn 7.2%, Puzzle 6.2%

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 26.3%, Cozy 21.1%, Hidden Object 13.5%, Hand-drawn 9.5%, Relaxing 5.8%

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: Nature 14.5%, Puzzle 14.4%, Hidden Object 13.6%, Family Friendly 12.4%, Relaxing 12.1%

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 27.9%, Puzzle 25.6%, Exploration 17.3%, Adventure 10.9%, Casual 8.6%

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 24.8% ★, Puzzle 14.5%, Relaxing 12.1%, Cute 11.2%, Family Friendly 11.1%

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 23.6%, Hand-drawn 17.1%, Puzzle 10.7%, Relaxing 10.3%, Stylized 8.9%

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 35.3%, Hidden Object 16%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Puzzle 7%, Relaxing 6.3%

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 28.7%, Cozy 22.2%, Hand-drawn 8.3%, Relaxing 7.5%, Puzzle 7.3%

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 27.3%, Cozy 18.9%, Hidden Object 13.7%, Hand-drawn 8.2%, Relaxing 7.7%

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 23.3%, Cozy 17.9%, Hidden Object 11.5%, Hand-drawn 7.8%, Relaxing 7.2%

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 25.3%, Cozy 21.1%, Hidden Object 14.5%, Relaxing 8.2%, Puzzle 8%

Neko Odyssey: A Game for Cat Lovers You Can't Miss! Here’s a slightly unusual Casual Adventure game where the main gameplay centers around taking pictures of cats. The pixel art graphics in a 3D setting create a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Japanese animation.

Why similar: Wholesome 28.9%, Cozy 21.4%, Family Friendly 8%, Relaxing 6.9%, Funny 6.7%

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 27.1%, Cozy 23.4%, Hand-drawn 9.2%, Relaxing 7.5%, Puzzle 7.1%

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 27.3%, Cozy 22.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Relaxing 10.5%, Cute 7.4%

"A cozy exploration adventure where you journey across vibrant, hand-drawn planets, collecting discoveries to turn into stickers with your magical, upgradable Holobook. All woven into a heartfelt, engaging story about confronting a spreading darkness. "

Why similar: Wholesome 32.8%, Cozy 26.7%, Relaxing 8.4%, Cartoon 7.9%, Exploration 7.8%

Take your perceptivity to a new dimension in a relaxing low-poly isometric puzzle game. Find the differences in the beautiful, fully rotatable, and zoomable 3D environments. Can you find them all?

Why similar: Hidden Object 22.4%, Nature 13.4%, Relaxing 12.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Family Friendly 10.5%

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 27.2%, Hand-drawn 11.4%, Family Friendly 11.3%, Puzzle 10.3%, Relaxing 9.1%

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 30.8%, Cozy 20.6%, Relaxing 7.7%, Puzzle 7.1%, Family Friendly 6.4%

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 22.5%, Cartoon 17.1%, Hand-drawn 16.5%, Puzzle 10.2%, Exploration 8.4%

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

Why similar: Nature 15%, Puzzle 12.9%, Exploration 10.4%, Relaxing 9.7%, Funny 8.8%

Travel to In this cozy hidden object game, you will explore 2 settlements of forest elves who are engaged in all sorts of cool activities. There are many cute and funny stories happening in the forest, you just need to look closely.

Why similar: Wholesome 23.6%, Cozy 21.3%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, Nature 7.9%

An adorable and relaxing open world puzzle adventure for monsters who love to learn about humans!

Why similar: Family Friendly 16%, Puzzle 14.8%, Funny 13.2%, Relaxing 12%, Exploration 11.8%

In this game YOU make the maps! Become the cartographer of a small adventure crew and use proper navigation tools like a real explorer. Map the environment to turn unknown islands into a hand-drawn journey toward a legendary treasure.

Why similar: Cozy 22.3%, Cartoon 10.6%, Hand-drawn 9.6%, Nature 8.4%, Relaxing 8%

Find your community at summer camp, one friendship at a time. Take a beat, enjoy a breath of fresh air - all while playing at the beach, strolling in the woods, and dancing with friends. This short cozy game was created by two dads, celebrating their kids’ journeys to find their voices.

Why similar: Wholesome 19.9%, Cozy 19.5%, Nature 11.9%, Relaxing 10.8%, Family Friendly 8.3%

Pieced Together is a cozy scrapbooking game that takes you on a heartfelt journey about friendship and getting older. Sort items, solve gentle puzzles, and decorate the scrapbook as you uncover the story piece by piece.

Why similar: Cozy 31.8%, Wholesome 11.3%, Hand-drawn 10.3%, Relaxing 9.9%, Puzzle 8.9%

100 Italy Cats - Join the cutest adventure in the Italy themed locations full of cats! Explore the charming hand-drawn artwork of Italy places and Cats as you embark on a quest to find 100 adorable cats hidden throughout the game. Can you find them all?

Why similar: Wholesome 26.6%, Cozy 24.4%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Hand-drawn 7.6%, Relaxing 6.7%