POOLS
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Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
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MINORUpdate notes (19th December 2025)
Hello, PC & PCVR players, you haven’t been forgotten! The VR experience has gotten a complete graphics overhaul. The new version of VR mode on PC is now much more performant so if you’ve had any issue
MINORPOOLS joins the World Ocean Day Charity Steam Sale
Hello everyone,We’re proud to share that POOLS is taking part in the WDC World Ocean Day Charity Steam Sale, which runs from June 5 to June 12.This special event supports the wonderful folks at Whale
MINORVR mode available in Demo version
PC VR mode is now available for free in the Demo version of the game (Windows only). Thank you for your patience & keep your feedback coming so we can keep improving the VR mode to be as enjoyable as
MINORUpdate notes (4th June 2025)
Full changelog: Chapter 0: Fixed hotel doors sometimes opening to wrong directions Added "deletePlayerPref" command to the developer console - Example: "deletePlayerPref vr-tracking-origin-mode" comma
MINORPC VR is here
PC VR mode is out now as a free update! Full changelog Windows: Add PC VR support Add view distance setting Chapter 2: restored "Look At" event functionality to the statue surrounded by plastic chairs
HOTFIXHotfix (26th Apr 2025)
Full changelog: Chapter 0: improved audio stability and performance - should fix most audio crackling issues Chapter 0: fixed missing audio clip variant for "Laminate" surface type footstep Patch is n
MINORUpdate notes (25th Apr 2025)
Full changelog: Chapter 0: Prevent getting stuck on concrete thing on water Chapter 0: Add clock to one certain room Chapter 0: Fixed missing ceilings Chapter 0: improved audio stability and performan
MAJORChapter 0 is Here – A Free New Level
Hello everyone, The waters of POOLS just got deeper. Chapter 0 - a brand-new free level, is now available! https://i.imgur.com/UI67XaJ.jpeg This free content update is our way of saying “thank you” to
MAJORChapter 0 Beta update
The Chapter 0 Beta version is now updated! Latest update includes new hidden areas and small changes to some old ones. The chapter is now also playable with the 'minimal' lighting setting. Feel free t
MAJORRelease dates for Chapter 0 and PC VR locked in!
Chapter 0 21st April 2025 15:00 CEST / 13:00 UTC PC VR 30th May 2025 15:00 CEST / 13:00 UTC Countdowns at poolsthegame.com Both will be released as free updates to the main game. Final phase of beta-t
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