In one form or another, each game incorporates photography within its gameplay. The list is presented in no particular order and is of the author’s opinion.
PHOTOGRAPHY HELPS DEVELOP THE STORY IN TOEM
The primary gameplay of Toem involves using your camera to solve various puzzles to help other characters. It takes place in a 2.5D cartoon world where the player ascends a mountain to witness a rare event known as “Toem.”
NEW POKÉMON SNAP
Pokémon Snap is one of the most beloved games on the Nintendo 64. It shook up the traditional Pokémon game format and replaced battling with photography.
FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHER IN UMURANGI GENERATION
A freelance photographer is essentially a profession that accepts side quests for a living. Umurangi Generation capitalizes on that concept as a freelancer simulator.
THE GOOD LIFE
In the game’s story’s background, the player can freely roam around the village to satisfy different villagers’ requests to make money and pay off Naomi’s debts.
BEASTS OF MARAVILLA
Beasts of Maravilla falls into the subgenre of wildlife photography games. As wildlife photographer Marina Montez, you’re tasked with photographing your island’s eccentric creatures to show humanity to keep believing in magic.
PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs is a rare photography game that’s not about taking pictures. Rather, you’ll complete mini-games on polaroid backgrounds to piece together a series of photos that tell the game’s story.