POOLS — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Steam 95%)
- The price is above its low (was €5.85), but within a reasonable range. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
An atmospheric walking simulator that has you wander vast, empty and uncanny interiors with no monsters or jump-scares. It builds quiet dread through the fear of getting lost in dark, cramped liminal spaces.
Did you know?
The game draws on the internet "backrooms" phenomenon, the aesthetic of endless empty rooms that became a staple of online horror culture.
Best price today
€8.75
all-time low: official €5.85 (+50%)
On Steam: €9.75 — you save 10% here
The cheapest POOLS key right now costs €8.75 at Gog — the best of 3 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €5.85.
The average low over the past 5 months was €7.17.
Prices as of
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POOLS prices by store 3
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gog | Official store | €8.75 |
| Epic | Official store | €9.75 |
| Steam | Official store | €9.75 |
Lowest — official stores
€5.85
Aug 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €5.85 | — |
| Sept 2026 | €5.85 | — |
| Aug 2026 | €5.85 | — |
| Jul 2026 | €8.53 | — |
| Jun 2026 | €9.75 | — |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Steam
- Epic key — open Epic Games Launcher → profile (top right) → Redeem Code → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Epic
- GOG key — on GOG.com → Redeem a code (or in GOG Galaxy: Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code). Stores with this activation: Gog
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All-time low so far: €5.85
System requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | — | Windows 10 or newer |
| Processor | Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 from around 2016 or later | Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 7 from 2018 or later |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580 or newer | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or newer |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
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Video reviews
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8:28 Backrooms on PSVR2! | Pools PSVR2 REVIEW
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10:30 The Strangest Game I've Ever Played - Pools
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About this game — FAQ
Can POOLS be played single-player?
Yes, POOLS is a single-player game.
Does POOLS support a controller/gamepad?
Yes, POOLS has full controller support.
What languages does POOLS support?
POOLS is available in: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech and 22 more.
Does POOLS use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, POOLS uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a POOLS key?
The cheapest POOLS key is currently sold by Gog for €8.75. That is the best of 3 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €5.85.
How much does POOLS cost?
POOLS currently costs from €8.75 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €9.75 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 10%.
Is Gog an official store or a keyshop?
Gog is an official store — keys come directly from the publisher or an authorized distributor.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.