TOEM 2 is live today on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. Something We Made’s photography sequel keeps the black-and-white postcard world of the 2021 original, then adds jumping, climbing, and area-specific camera tools so each stop on the bus route has a new way to poke at puzzles. Steam’s U.S. store this morning lists the game at $16.99, a 15 percent cut from the $19.99 list price, with a September 29, 2026 release stamp.
Early reviews are already numerous enough for an honest average. Five published numeric scores land at an NGC Rating of 81. The through-line across those outlets is the same: the sequel is gently delightful, and it is also short and familiar.
| Outlet | Published | Score | Normalized bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Rant | 9/10 | 90 | |
| Gaming Cypher | 8.5/10 | 85 | |
| Pure Nintendo | 8.5/10 | 85 | |
| RPGFan | 77 | 77 | |
| So Many Games | 3.5/5 | 70 |
Average of five published numeric scores normalized to 0–100 and rounded. Excluded outlets without a numeric score (including GamesRadar+’s recommendation-only writeup).
Where it ships and what it costs today
| Platform | Status today | Price note (checked) |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Released Sep 29, 2026 | $16.99 (list $19.99, −15%) |
| PlayStation 5 | Launch day | Storefront pricing varies by region; PS Launch Trailer live |
| Nintendo Switch | Launch day | Separate SKU from Switch 2 in store listings |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Launch day | Covered in Pure Nintendo’s Switch 2 review |
That Steam check is the clearest public U.S. dollar figure this morning. Console storefronts should be treated as local-currency lookups at purchase time rather than assumed to match Steam’s sale sticker.
What the reviews actually disagree about
Screen Rant’s 9/10 and Gaming Cypher’s 8.5 treat the short runtime as a feature: a complete cozy weekend rather than a padded checklist. RPGFan’s 77 and So Many Games’ 3.5/5 are warmer on the vibes than on the sequel ambition, arguing TOEM 2 plays like a polished revisiting of the first game’s stamp-and-photo loop. Pure Nintendo’s Switch 2 review sits in the middle at 8.5, praising motion aiming and the journal systems while noting a one-off glitch that autosave covered.
Across those pieces, the practical picture for buyers is consistent. Expect roughly four to six hours for a main-path clear, longer if you chase every stamp and critter photo. There is no combat layer and no daily-task pressure. The new attachments (scissors, hammer, screwdriver, and similar tools called out in reviews) are the clearest mechanical step up from 2021.
Owner verdict
If you liked the original TOEM and want another low-stress photography trip this week, today’s launch is an easy yes, especially while Steam’s U.S. price sits at $16.99. If you need a sequel that reinvents the structure, the more reserved scores are the ones to read first. Families and Switch 2 owners looking for a short local session are the clearest fit; trophy hunters chasing a long campaign are not.
Sources: Steam app 2900640 price/release check Sep 29, 2026; Screen Rant, Gaming Cypher, Pure Nintendo, RPGFan, and So Many Games reviews; PlayStation Launch Trailer.