POOLS
Cheapest right now: $5.87 USD at Steam (40% off). 3 stores compared, checked 27 Oct 2026.
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.
Genres: Adventure
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam Deck: Verified. Valve has tested this game and rates it as working well on Steam Deck.
| Store | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| Steam | $5.87 | 40% |
| GOG | $6.85 | 30% |
| Epic Games Store | $10.91 | — |
Is it a good deal right now?
$5.87 USD at Steam is 40% off. We have no record low for POOLS to compare it with. The regular price is $9.79, so $5.87 saves $3.92. The next cheapest store is GOG at $6.85, $0.98 more. The Steam discount ends on 2 November 2026 at 18:00 UTC.
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System requirements
Windows
Minimum
- Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from around 2016 or later
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 or newer
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- VR Support: OpenXR. Supports standard gamepads and motion controllers. Only Windows is officially supported for VR
- Additional Notes: Lower resolution for additional performance. Laptops can work too. Tested on 2021 Lenovo thinkpad, works smoothly with low settings and lower resolution setting. NOTE: You can always try the Demo to see how game runs.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Processor: Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7 from 2018 or later
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or newer
- Storage: 12 GB available space
- VR Support: OpenXR. Supports standard gamepads and motion controllers. Only Windows is officially supported for VR
- Additional Notes: Tested with high settings on 1080p. For 4k with high settings NVIDIA 4080 or AMD RX 7900 is recommended. NOTE: You can always try the Demo to see how game runs.
macOS
Minimum
- Processor: Apple M1 or Intel
- Additional Notes: Lower resolution for additional performance. Tested on 2020 13" M1 MacBook Pro, works smoothly with low settings and lower resolution setting. NOTE: You can always try the Demo to see how game runs.
Recommended
- OS: macOS Ventura 13.4.1 or later
Linux
Minimum
- VR Support: Only windows is officially supported for VR
Recommended
- VR Support: Only windows is officially supported for VR
As listed on the game's Steam page.
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