Pools

About

Pools is a first-person simulation game where you wander through a series of identical, slightly off-kilter rooms. Each space feels like a variation on a theme, familiar but twisted, with subtle changes in lighting, texture, or layout. You have no clear objective beyond moving forward, piecing together clues about the environment, and figuring out how to progress. The lack of traditional goals or combat keeps the focus on the slow, creeping discomfort of the setting itself. What makes Pools stick is its deliberate use of repetition and minor inconsistencies to unsettle. The VR support on Steam and PSVR2 amplifies the sense of physical presence, making even small details feel unnervingly tangible. Without jump scares or overt threats, the game leans into a quiet, persistent unease. Its 7-day average playtime on Steam sits around 4 hours, suggesting players get hooked on the puzzle of its atmosphere. The developer calls it a "liminal space simulator", and that’s exactly what it delivers.