Pools and games like it | What’s Next

The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy liminal-space horror built around immersive sound, uncanny environments, and slow exploration, Pools delivers a remarkably tense atmosphere. Choose it only if minimal objectives and a short, maze-like walking experience appeal to you.

What it does best

A liminal mood so immersive it turns empty spaces into psychological horror
Echoes, water, and silence make every room feel inhabited
Photorealistic poolrooms with an instantly recognizable uncanny identity

What might put you off

Minimal gameplay and almost no conventional objectives
Very short runtime

The setup

What you are walking into

Liminal space game with focus on eerie exploration and immersion instead of typical horror. Navigate through endless alike rooms. Explore, orient, get out.