Planned Release Date: Oct 9, 2026

About This Demo

Spot the anomalies. Then capture them before it’s too late.

Backrooms Anomaly: Pools is an anomaly-spotting horror game inspired by the poolrooms, liminal spaces and the backrooms. Spot what has changed as you explore looping environments, then race against the clock to photograph anomalies.

Walk the loop

Tiled corridors, still water, empty chairs. Learn how the pools should look, then search each new loop for anything out of place.

Spot the anomaly

During the Detection Stage, inspect each corridor for changes. If you spot an anomaly, turn around and walk back the way you came. If everything looks normal, move forward to the next corridor. Some changes are subtle. Others are waiting for you to get closer.

Track what you’ve found

Keep track of your progress on the poolside boards.

Now survive

After detecting the anomalies, enter the Survival Stage. Multiple anomalies can appear at once. Grab your camera and photograph them before time runs out. Getting caught, running out of time, or taking three missed photographs ends your Survival run.

Beyond the barricade

The dark tunnel is sealed at first. Complete the Survival Stage to unlock it and discover what lies beyond the darkness.

Look below the surface

Search the flooded chambers as carefully as the corridors. Water can hide changes. It can also hide something much worse.

Check every corner

Inspect the maintenance areas, doors, and equipment. Ordinary details can be the clue you need. Stay alert for the entities sharing the pools with you.

Features

• 16 unique anomalies to discover, including 4 entities
• Explore a meticulously crafted loop of tiled corridors, pools, and flooded chambers
• Detection Stage: identify anomalies and choose the right direction
• Survival Stage: photograph multiple anomalies before time runs out
• Track your discoveries on the poolside progress boards
• Unlock the dark tunnel after completing the Survival Stage
• Customize graphics, audio, controls, and accessibility options, including reduced camera and transition flashes, interface color-vision settings, and the ability to disable head bobbing, motion blur, and VHS effects
• Runs great on Steam Deck and plays great with a controller

This is only the demo

The full game will feature multiple maps, more anomalies, and a deeper story to uncover. Wishlist Backrooms Anomaly: Pools to stay updated!