Make memories, uncover mysteries, and see the world a little differently with these games

Do you like taking photos? Photography can range from capturing memories with your friends to seeing life around you in a completely different way. Photos can even share important, helpful messages that stick with a person for a long time.

The following games include photography as an important part of their gameplay. These experiences are as varied as photos in an album—they may involve relaxing strolls, sprawling mysteries, critters to catalog, or even the occasional ghost (or two). Just remember to take it slow and observe what’s around you. What will you capture out there?

Go on a narrative adventure as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who’s lost her memories. Use your camera to uncover the mysteries of this land and find your way home. Please note there is also a Nintendo Switch™ 2 version of this game.

Comes out May 12! The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them—Indiana Jones™. Once you get the in-game camera, you’ll use it to assist with your adventuring; capturing important details and helping you solve puzzles.

Seek out and take in-game photographs of Pokémon in their native environments. Snap photos from the NEO-ONE as you encounter and research lively wild Pokémon. You might see unexpected expressions or behaviors—Pokémon patrolling their territory, playing, or lurking in out-of-the-way spots.

Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you—all with an instant camera! In this first-person adventure, you can bring pictures to life by placing them in the world. In this game, exploration is learning…and there are many secrets to uncover…

This Japanese-style horror adventure game follows twin sisters lost in an abandoned village haunted by vengeful spirits. Using the Camera Obscura—a device that can capture and seal away the impossible—they fight ghosts as the story unfolds.

Set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the magical TOEM in this hand-drawn adventure game. Chat with quirky characters, solve their problems by snapping neat photos, and make your way through a relaxing landscape! TOEM 2 will also be releasing for Nintendo Switch 2 later this year.

Join Alba as she visits her grandparents on a Mediterranean island. She is ready for a peaceful summer of wildlife exploration with her friend Ines, but when she sees an animal in danger, she realizes she needs to do something about it! This game describes itself as a Chillectathon, so go at your pace.

Set in the retro future, you are a courier for the Tauranga Express. You’ll unlock a variety of lenses and equipment as you play, with each photo you take judged on its color, content, and composition. Once you complete these Photo Bounties, deliver the parcel to finish the level. Oh, and in case you were wondering, “Umurangi” is the Te Reo word for “Red Sky.” Fun fact!

Snap pictures of odd little creatures as you explore an abandoned wildlife park. Snap magnificent shots, discover poses, and uncover hidden paths as you learn the park’s history. Oh, and there are also ghosts to find after unlocking Ghost-o-Vision. What’s with cameras and ghosts?!

Put your love for pups to the test—there are a bunch of dogs that need their photos taken, doggone it! As you dodge between people and obstacles, your goal is to capture canine beauty. Photograph and catalog dogs as you build your career, upgrade your camera, and discover more canines. WOOF!

While this game is one of the more actiony ones on this list, photography is still a very important part. Jade is a photojournalist on a mission to unravel a government conspiracy. Armed with her precious daï-jo fighting stick and faithful camera, she will explore the planet Hillys, fight creatures, infiltrate areas, solve puzzles, race hovercraft pilots (?!), and take many pictures along the way.