Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Processeur : Intel i5 ou AMD Ryzen 5 d’environ 2016 ou plus récent Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 1060 ou AMD Radeon RX 580 ou plus récent Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR. Prend en charge les manettes standard et les contrôleurs de mouvement. Seul Windows est officiellement pris en charge pour la VR Notes supplémentaires : Une résolution plus basse offre de meilleures performances. Les ordinateurs portables peuvent fonctionner aussi. Testé sur un Lenovo ThinkPad 2021, fonctionne en douceur avec des paramètres bas et
Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 or newer Processeur : Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7 from 2018 or later Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or newer Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: OpenXR. Supports standard gamepads and motion controllers. Only Windows is officially supported for VR Notes supplémentaires : 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.
POOLS
Endless, echoing tiled halls pull players into a trance, with 31 positive mentions specifically praising the sheer depth of immersion. Backed by an overwhelming 96 percent positive rating across 493 post-release reviews, this hypnotic journey leaves a lasting mark.
What it's about: Simulateur de marche. Explorer, admirer et écouter. Étrange. Relaxant. Inquiétant. Hypnotique. Immersif. Aucun monstre ne vous poursuit ni ne surgit vers votre écran, mais l’atmosphère peut devenir oppressante, en jouant sur la peur de se perdre, de l’obscurité et des espaces étroits. Inspiré des backrooms.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 108 | 91 | 6 | 11 |
| Graphics / art | 93 | 93 | 0 | 0 |
| Audio / music | 46 | 45 | 0 | 1 |
| Content / longevity | 30 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| Performance | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 14 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| Value for money | 13 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Interface / UX | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Stability / bugs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Multiplayer | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 4 h on median; those who dislike it: 2 h.
🪤 41 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 22, 2026 · All-time low: €5.85 (Aug 22, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 24 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 12,9 % of players.
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Strengths
- Graphics and visual design are universally praised, capturing 93 positive mentions out of 93.
- Atmospheric audio perfectly complements the eerie environments, registering 45 positive mentions out of 46.
- Exploration-driven gameplay connects strongly with players, generating 91 positive mentions out of 108.
- Overall pacing and world content satisfy explorers, with 28 positive mentions out of 30.
Weaknesses
- Performance optimization draws occasional friction, resulting in 5 negative mentions out of 14.
- Pricing concerns appear in a minority of feedback, with 4 negative mentions out of 13.
- Rare technical bugs impact a small subset of players, registering 2 negative mentions out of 2.
Who is it for?
Fans of atmospheric walking simulators, liminal spaces, and surreal exploration who value quiet tension over traditional combat will find a captivating experience here.
Is POOLS worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 6,613 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Graphics and visual design are universally praised, capturing. Current price: 9,75€.
Verdict
POOLS successfully transforms empty aquatic labyrinths into a masterclass of mood and minimalist design. Backed by a stellar 95 percent positive score across 6613 total reviews, it is an essential destination for seekers of pure virtual ambiance.
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