Pools is a Backrooms-style walking simulator with no jump scares and no threats — but I was still terrified…

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Backrooms and its huge lore has become popular again lately, with the new movie coming out on May 29. I've found the perfect game to play ahead of its anticipated release, and it was far scarier than I expected it to be.

Pools is a hidden gem that was first released in 2023, and you can grab it on Steam now for the low price of $9.79. In return, you'll get a journey through unnerving liminal spaces that are scarier than you would think.

Wandering endless hallways makes you anxious

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It's easy to get lost in Pools. As you wander, you'll forget where you came from, to the point you can end up walking in circles. There are also closed spaces shrouded in darkness to scare the claustrophobic among us, so Pools taps into many fears, not just the typical...

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