POOLS Crack Status
Cracked 4 days after release (Day 5) — publicly playable ever since.
summarize SUMMARY
POOLS was released on protected by Steam. It was cracked by tenoke on , 4 days after release (Day 5), and the crack has stayed publicly available for 897 days.
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- rocket_launch Released
- lock_open Cracked by tenoke
- verified Status verified
local_offer EDITIONS & PRICING
auto_stories OVERVIEW
One could say POOLS is like an art gallery where you look around and listen to the sounds. Very few things to accomplish or solve, practically a few mazes. Sometimes POOLS can challenge your navigation skills. But mostly you're just... there.
Note: There are no monsters chasing you or jumping suddenly towards you, but the game can feel oppressive. POOLS plays on fears of getting lost, the dark, and tight spaces.
The game has no user-interface and no dialogue. No background music. Instead, the game uses sounds to make you feel like you're really there. The sounds and echo change depending on the room you're in. Walking in water is slower. All of these things makes the game feel more real and creates a tense atmosphere.
There's no typical story, no characters to meet, and you won't find any notes in game. But as you explore and advance further, you start to notice that the game's world changes around you. Rooms look and feel different. Each chapter has something unique. Constantly you're exploring new places, each with its own kind of mystery.
Base game has six unique chapters, each taking 10 to 30 minutes to play.
POOLS is inspired by a internet phenomenons "Liminal spaces", "Found footage" and "Backrooms" - specifically "Backrooms Pools" or "Poolrooms".
One of the original artists behind the Poolrooms concept is Jared Pike.
Other inspirations include:
- Matt Studios: Poolrooms videos from 2022
- Mortain Colors
- Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1 by Andrew Quist
- Kane Pixels: The Backrooms (Found Footage)
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play_arrow memory SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
| CPU: | Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from around 2016 or later |
| GPU: | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 or newer |
| RAM: | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage: | 12 GB available space |
| OS: | Windows 10 or newer |
| CPU: | Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7 from 2018 or later |
| GPU: | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or newer |
| RAM: | 16 GB RAM |
| Storage: | 12 GB available space |
help POOLS CRACK FAQ
Is POOLS cracked?
Yes. POOLS was cracked on Apr 30, 2024 by tenoke — a working bypass is publicly available.
When was POOLS cracked?
POOLS was cracked on Apr 30, 2024 — 4 Days (Day 5) after release. The crack is attributed to tenoke.
How long did it take to crack POOLS?
4 Days (Day 5) — counted from the Apr 26, 2024 release to the first public crack on Apr 30, 2024.
What DRM does POOLS use?
POOLS's recorded protection is Steam. Protection can change over time — publishers sometimes swap or remove DRM components in later updates.
Who cracked POOLS?
POOLS was cracked by tenoke. Scene attribution is recorded from public release notes; group activity varies over time.
Is POOLS on Steam?
Yes. POOLS is verified on Steam (AppID 2663530), and its Steam store assets power this page.
Where can I buy POOLS legally?
The safest way to play POOLS is a licensed copy from its official store page on Steam. CrackWatchPro tracks status only and does not provide games, cracks, or download links.
Is the crack still working?
The first public crack of POOLS landed on Apr 30, 2024 and has remained publicly documented for 897 days. Note that game updates can re-enable protection; cracks keep working on the builds they target.
Who developed POOLS?
POOLS was developed by Tensori and published by Tensori, UNIKAT Label.
