Horror gaming enthusiasts can look forward to the upcoming POOLS VR, an immersive walking simulator inspired by The Backrooms. Set to release in 2025 for PlayStation VR2 and PC VR via Steam, this title offers a unique twist on liminal space horror, placing players in an unsettling indoor swimming pool environment that blurs the line between the familiar and the surreal.
Unlike other Backrooms-inspired games that emphasize office-like corridors and endless hallways, POOLS VR combines psychological horror with simple walking simulator mechanics. Developed by Tensori, the game immerses players in a foreboding aquatic world with gravity-defying water, surreal architecture, and a pervasive sense of isolation. The aim is to explore this eerie space while uncovering its mysteries and questioning whether you’re truly alone.
With its haunting trailer showcasing MC Escher-inspired designs and dark, atmospheric passageways, POOLS VR promises to captivate fans of the psychological horror genre. Though no exact release date has been announced, it’s among the highly anticipated horror titles arriving in 2025. Fans should stay tuned for more updates as the launch approaches.