POOLS™

POOLS™

Explore, admire and listen.

1.6K ratings
604 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 6, 2025
  • September 16, 2026

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About

This app offers a slow, reflective, and immersive experience focused on exploration and atmosphere. It evokes feelings of unease and curiosity through its unique environments, inspired by liminal spaces and internet phenomena. Discover changing worlds and subtle narratives without traditional gameplay mechanics.

Slow, reflective exploration
Atmospheric and immersive environments
Inspired by liminal spaces
Unfolding narrative through exploration
Six distinct chapters
Unique sound design
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What's New in POOLS™

3.2

September 16, 2026

- Full support for iOS 27 - Now resizes smoothly when you change window size - Various bug fixes and improvements

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In-App Purchases

$6.99

POOLS: Full Game

Unlock rest of the six chapters in the game

User reviews

Too difficult to control with iPhone

I really really want to try playing this game but I find the navigation and orientation controls almost impossible to use 😭 This was my second time downloading. I thought I would give it another try but once again it was so frustrating that I gave up after a few minutes. I just can’t get anywhere in it.
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Demo

Yo I played the demo of this game and it was good, the ambience in this game is good and the lighting is good too

Solid game

Good game, but it messed up the timeline so bad.

AMAZING GAME!!

Great experience overall. I love the graphics and the eerie atmosphere. Maybe you could add some sort of objective or possibly enemies that chase you around, snd maybe secret levels or things to do so the game doesn’t get repetitive too quickly. Overall great game!❤️

Relaxing? Not on an iPhone.

This might be a good game for a PC, but on an iPhone it’s awful. The opposite of relaxing it’s nothing short of frustrating.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Unable to move on iPad Pro

Bug

Glitches reported

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Expand to different Backrooms-inspired themes

Feature

Add a multiplayer mode

Feature

Introduce more interactive elements (e.g., monsters, items to discover)

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FAQ

What is POOLS™?

POOLS™ is an atmospheric exploration app designed for a slow, reflective, and immersive experience. It focuses on the feeling of discovery and atmosphere rather than traditional gameplay, drawing inspiration from internet phenomena like liminal spaces and found footage.

What are the key features of POOLS™?

Key features include slow and reflective exploration, immersive and atmospheric environments, a narrative that unfolds as you progress, and six distinct chapters. The app is inspired by the aesthetic and concepts of liminal spaces and the 'Poolrooms'.

How much does POOLS™ cost?

The base application is free to download and explore. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting additional content or features may be available for purchase.

What kind of experience does POOLS™ offer?

POOLS™ offers a unique, unnerving, and eerie experience that can feel oppressive at times. It evokes quiet fears and the strange beauty of liminal spaces, rewarding patience and quiet attention without traditional game threats.

What platforms is POOLS™ available on?

The provided data does not specify the exact platforms for POOLS™. However, it is described as a mobile application, implying availability on iOS and/or Android devices.