How many people are playing POOLS right now?

24 people are playing POOLS on Steam right now, making it the 5019th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 29 players. The number updates every few minutes.

What is POOLS's all-time peak player count?

POOLS's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 350, reached in April 2024.

Is POOLS good? What do Steam reviews say?

95% of 6,560 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).

How much does POOLS cost on Steam?

POOLS costs $9.79 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $4.89.

Does POOLS work on Steam Deck?

POOLS is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

POOLS

by Tensori · published by Tensori, UNIKAT Label · Released Apr 26, 2024

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Players now

#5,019

▲ 60.0%vs 24h ago · updates every minute

Review score

95% positive

Overwhelmingly Positive6,560 reviews

Owners (est.)100K–200K

24h peak

Highest seen350

Apr 20242.6 years ago

Price on Steam

$9.79

Lowest ever $4.89 Mar 2026

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Players +60.0% in the last 24 hoursUpdated 16:04 UTC · tracking since 2024-04-01

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Prices update every 6 hours

$9.79

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Editions and bundles on Steam

POOLSEdition
$9.79
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POOLS X The Cabin FactoryBundle
$11.50
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The UNIKAT Label BundleBundle
$15.10
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Liminal Worlds BundleBundle
$22.22
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POOLS x Tenebris SomniaBundle
$31.30
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Reviews

95% positive of 6,560 · Overwhelmingly Positive · Live from Steam

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Steam Deck

Works great on Steam Deck. Results from Valve's own testing.

Steam Deck Verified

✓Default controller config fully functional
✓Interface text is legible
✓Default configuration is performant

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Patches & builds

Every build released on Steam for this game since we started tracking it, with the developer's patch notes. Updated within minutes of each new build.

Dec 19, 2025, 3:35 PM UTC
Build 21259568the current build when we started tracking12.3 GB on Windows

Betas and other versions (1)

Dec 19, 2025, 11:28 AM UTC
pools-old · build 18852645
Version 03.06.2025 with H-Trace & HDRP VR

Patch notes

Dec 19, 2025
PatchUpdate 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 issues running it before, now is a good time to give it a new try…
Jun 3, 2025
PatchUpdate 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" command restores the VR tracking mode back to seated mode (VR) Im…
Apr 26, 2025
PatchHotfix (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 now out on Windows and Linux. Mac version will be updated as …
Apr 25, 2025
PatchUpdate 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 performance Remove small imperfections from shallow water footsteps s…
Mar 25, 2025
PatchChapter 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 to give feedback and report all the remaining bugs as the bet…
Dec 16, 2024
PatchUpdate notes (16th Dec 2024) - Fixes, settings and holidays
Hello everyone, With Christmas just around the corner, it seems that someone inside POOLS has been feeling the holiday spirit. Apart from decorations, it seems that the certain someone has also left a few gift boxes scattered around the levels. What’s inside? …

Other news (10)

Jun 6, 2025
POOLS 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 and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the leading global charity d…
Jun 5, 2025
VR 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 possible! ːfancyduckː
May 30, 2025
PC 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 Chapter 2: possibly make Anatidaephobia easier to trigger L…
Apr 21, 2025
Chapter 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 all of you here. Over the past year, POOLS has grown beyond…
Mar 21, 2025
Release 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-testing will start next week and last all the way until the r…
Feb 3, 2025
POOLS Chapter 0 Beta test is now LIVE!
POOLS Chapter 0 will be released soon, we want to fix all critical issues and re-work/introduce couple of areas. Currently for owners of the game here on Steam - Window or Linux - no VR support yet. How to access the Chapter 0 beta 1. Right click the game in S…

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History

What changed on Steam for this game since we started following it: prices and sales, builds, name, release date and review score.

Review score: 95% on 2026-11-01 → 95% today (6,560 reviews)

Nov 3, 2026Sale ended$9.79
Oct 31, 2026Sale −40%$5.87 (was $9.79)

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DLC

1 item on Steam, newest first.

POOLS Soundtrack
$1.9994% positive

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Trading cards

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Demo

Free on Steam. The demo has its own app, so its players are counted separately.

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Demo players now: 0
24h peak: 5
Highest seen: 6
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POOLS player count and quick facts

How many people are playing POOLS right now?: 24 people are playing POOLS on Steam right now, making it the 5019th most played game on Steam. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 29 players. The number updates every few minutes.
What is POOLS's all-time peak player count?: POOLS's highest concurrent player count on Steam is 350, reached in April 2024.
Is POOLS good? What do Steam reviews say?: 95% of 6,560 Steam user reviews are positive (Overwhelmingly Positive).
How much does POOLS cost on Steam?: POOLS costs $9.79 on Steam (US). The lowest price we've recorded is $4.89.
Does POOLS work on Steam Deck?: POOLS is Verified for Steam Deck, according to Valve's Steam Deck compatibility check.

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Store info

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.

Developer: Tensori
Publisher: Tensori, UNIKAT Label
Release date: Apr 26, 2024
Install size: 12 GB minimum
Platforms: macOS · Linux · Windows
Genres: Adventure
Steam app ID: 2663530

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