# Tengami — Atmospheric pop-up book game > Atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book with puzzle-solving mechanics. (iPhone/iPad app by Nyamyam.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tengami/id794960248 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Nyamyam](https://appshunter.io/developer/777650514) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Puzzle - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.04/5 from 112 App Store ratings · 120 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 243 MB - Languages: Danish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and 4 more - Released: 2014-02-20 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tengami/id794960248/reviews.md ## What is Tengami? Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game set inside a Japanese pop-up book. Fold and slide the beautifully crafted paper world to solve puzzles and discover secrets. Award Nominations: SXSW, IndieCade, SOWN, Develop Tengami is a complete game with no In-App Purchases and no in-game advertisements. ⋆Discover the wonders of a folding world Go on a serene journey through Japan of ancient fairy tales brought to life through striking visuals, unique gameplay and haunting music. Experience dark forests, abandoned shrines and tranquil mountain waterfalls as you seek to uncover the secret behind the lone dying cherry tree. ⋆First of its kind pop-up book gameplay Not a book, but a game inside a pop-up book. Tengami plays like nothing else before it. Reach directly into the world to flip, fold and slide parts of the world to delve deeper into your mysterious journey. ⋆Stunning original soundtrack 
A beautiful and original soundtrack by renowned composer David Wise accompanies your adventure. Use of headphones is recommended for the most immersive experience. ⋆Authentic and intricate Tengami’s world is built as an authentically folding three dimensional pop-up book with an all new technology created just for this game. Everything seen in the game could be recreated in real-life with just paper, scissors and glue. 
⋆iCloud & Game Center 
Share your progress between all your iDevices and unlock achievements. ⋆Multilingual 
Available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Danish, Swedish and Turkish. ⋆Press Quotes "Everything about this game is amazing." 5/5 stars from Cult Of Mac "Pop-up perfection" 5/5 stars from Gamezebo "Tengami got a lot of attention almost immediately, thanks to its eye-catching, beautiful graphical style. The final product delivers on that visual promise and then some." 4/5 stars from TouchArcade "Its wonderful presentation, simple controls, and easy-to-understand pop-up mechanics make Tengami a game that seems instantly approachable." The Verge "Once again, an indie developer has proven that a game can indeed be a breathtaking work of art." CNET Australia Nyamyam is a small independent studio in the UK. With love and attention we strive to create beautifully crafted games that not only express who we are but also bring a little magic into other people’s lives. Visit us at http://nyamyam.com and follow us on Twitter @nyamyamgames ## Key features - Pop-up book gameplay - Interactive folding and sliding mechanics - Serene journey through ancient Japan - Striking visuals and haunting music - Original soundtrack by David Wise - iCloud and Game Center support ## What do users think of Tengami? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎨 Breathtaking visuals - 🎶 Soothing, relaxing music - 🧠 Engaging, thoughtful puzzles - 👍 Unique, immersive experience **Cons** - ⏱️ Slow character movement - 🔍 Unclear objectives at times - 🕰️ Short overall gameplay length - 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content **Commonly reported bugs** - Compatibility issues on older devices - Occasional freezing or crashes **Most requested features** - More levels and content - Faster character movement option - Clearer in-game guidance ## Recent user reviews (10 of 120) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tengami/id794960248/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Breathtakingly beautiful *2021-01-08* I loved this game and could have played for longer, it is truly mesmerising, like being in a dream I didn’t want to wake up from. ### 2/5 — Harsh Review *2020-12-27* One of the most enjoyable puzzle games I have played on IOS. I am quite harsh with my reviews, please take note, yet this game is well designed and visually pleasing. In terms of gameplay, it’s a little underwhelming, where there are beautiful scenes, the walking is slow and puzzles are a bit too simple. I also have a bit of an issue with the final puzzle being a little unclear. It’s a hard game to play again unlike Monument valley or Agent A. However, these puzzles are seamless and diverse, there is rarely any copy and paste. Yet for a linear exploration game, it’s very short. This was a little bit disappointing. The visuals are why you buy the game, they are magnificent. From the smart use of transitions, to the grain of the screen to make it look like paper. The sound track is also relaxing, yet gets a little repetitive. The 3D models at the start however are very unconvincing compared to the rest of the game where the paper is displayed. It seemed an odd choice. I would recommend you buy this game, but only after monument valley or some other, loner puzzle game. Though this game is refreshing and extremely enjoyable, it was that bit too short. I feel that there is better you can buy with your $5 such as monument valley. Though, for $5, you can’t buy much with that, so you might as well get it. ### 3/5 — Beautiful, but short game *2020-10-09, version 1.7.2* Visually, the game is beautiful. However it is quite short at only three chapters and the game play is not especially challenging. ### 5/5 — An old favorite *2020-07-23, version 1.7.2* I have fond memories of playing this one. It’s relaxing, and I love the wolves. I mostly play it on long plane flights. I think I’ve gone through from beginning to end six times at least? Haven’t played it in a while, but I will update this review when I have the chance to do another run through! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2020-01-10, version 1.6* I highly recommend this experience/game....it’s got beautiful graphics and a great way to have some fun and relax at the same time! Fantastic job with this one! ### 5/5 — Wow! *2019-09-21* What a beautiful, unique and artistic game! Amazingly imaginative and captivating; I have not come across a game like this before. Really gentle and beautiful with just the right level of challenge to the puzzles. I felt like I was being carried on a dreamlike journey. Amazing artwork and imagination. I wish I’d found this game a long time ago. Fantastic! ### 2/5 — Very short *2019-07-21* Nice to look at but very simple and very short game for your money. Overpriced ### 2/5 — amazing art and music, infuriating gameplay *2019-07-06, version 1.6* The art and music are beautiful but the game itself is not good. The character moves clumsily (with a tiring double click) and it is sometimes difficult to pick up objects. Most of the game consists of wandering around wondering where you are supposed to be and what you are supposed to do to advance the game (even with the hints). By the second half of the third chapter I was beyond frustrated and more than ready for the game to end. ### 1/5 — Rubbish. *2019-07-05* Yes, it looks and sounds great, but the controls are woeful, it’s painfully slow, and suddenly it’s just stopped altogether. A complete waste of time and money. ### 2/5 — Frustrating and slow *2019-07-04* Point and walk movement simplistic and slow with frustratingly long time between desired actions. Don’t recommend I’m afraid. It’s pretty backgrounds though just you spend too long moving through them! ## Frequently asked questions about Tengami ### What is Tengami? Tengami is an atmospheric adventure game designed to feel like playing inside a Japanese pop-up book. Players interact with the environment by folding and sliding its elements to solve puzzles and uncover secrets within a fairy-tale inspired world. ### What are the key gameplay mechanics? The core gameplay involves directly manipulating the pop-up book world. You can flip, fold, and slide parts of the environment to reveal new paths, solve puzzles, and progress through the game's serene journey. ### Is Tengami free to play or does it have in-app purchases? Tengami is a complete game that you purchase once. It does not contain any in-app purchases or in-game advertisements, offering an uninterrupted experience. ### What devices is Tengami compatible with? The game supports iCloud and Game Center, allowing you to share progress across your iDevices. It is also available in multiple languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese. ### What is the setting and theme of Tengami? The game is set within a beautifully crafted Japanese pop-up book, inspired by ancient fairy tales. You embark on a serene journey through landscapes like dark forests and tranquil waterfalls, seeking to uncover the secret behind a dying cherry tree. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.7.3 — 2024-08-07 Update for latest iOS ### 1.7.2 — 2020-06-22 Fix for occasional font flickering ### 1.7.1 — 2020-06-03 Fix for rare crash Fix for achievements not always being rewarded ### 1.7 — 2020-05-11 Converted to run entirely on Metal Added ASTC texture support Minor bug fixes ### 1.6 — 2017-11-15 iPhone X support ## Apps similar to Tengami | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Inua - A Story in Ice and Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inua-a-story-in-ice-and-time/id1562868713) | 4.6 (53) | $4.99 | Games | | [Flower](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flower/id1279174518) | 4.1 (335) | $4.99 | Games | | [Embracelet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/embracelet/id1537593277) | 4.2 (20) | $5.99 | Games | | [Iris.Fall](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irisfall/id1503621814) | 4.3 (27) | $4.99 | Games | | [The Gardens Between](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gardens-between/id1371965583) | 4.8 (3,666) | $4.99 | Games | | [Outsider: After Life](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outsider-after-life/id1509601048) | 4.4 (295) | $0.99 | Games | ## More apps by Nyamyam - [Astrologaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrologaster/id1213121848) All apps by Nyamyam: https://appshunter.io/developer/777650514 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*