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Aquarium at August 32nd

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Aquarium at August 32nd

Vice Inc. · Published by Vice Inc.

Positive — 81% positive (32 reviews) · 12 achievements

Last updated 28 Sept 2026

The rumor says that strange events will come to those who recite the words to regret their summer vacation. On 32nd of August, you will become part of an urban myth. A mysterious day at the curious aquarium awaits you.

DJCTQ 14Full Controller Support

£3.39

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4 Sept 2026Lowest: £3.39 · Highest: £3.399 Oct 2026

Adventure, Indie · 2024 · More under £5 games

Delve into the mysterious happenings of August 32nd at Aquarium, an indie adventure from Vice Inc. that turns your summer vacation into a tale of urban legend.

About this game

Overview

Aquarium at August 32nd is a short walking simulator game inspired by the well-known horror simulator Exit 8. In this game, players explore a spooky aquarium filled with anomalies and must find a way to exit by identifying these differences.

The rule of Aquarium at August 32nd is simple: turn back if there is an anomaly, or go forward if there is none. The game is completed when the number of jellyfish in the tank reaches eight.

Play time: 15 to 60 minutes

Video Distribution Guidelines

Both individuals and corporations can distribute without permission.

Monetization is possible only when using the functions provided by the video distribution site.

We will not be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the distribution of videos of this game.

The contents of these guidelines are subject to change without notice.

Controls

[Mouse & Keyboard]

Move: W, A, S, D keys

Run: Shift key

Camera control: Mouse movement

[Gamepad]

Move: L stick

Run: Press L stick or L trigger

Camera control: R stick

Option Setting

In the options menu, the following settings are available

Language: 日本語 / English

window mode: full screen / window

Frame Rate Upper Limit: Adjustable up to 60

Volume: Adjustable from 0.0 to 1.0

Camera Sensitivity: Adjustable from 0.0 to 1.0

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: intel Core i7-6700,Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660、AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64bit
  • Processor: intel Core i7-6700,Ryzen 5 1500X
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060、AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Supported Languages

Japanese, English

Latest news

  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    "Aquarium at August 32nd" Linux version now available

    Dear visitors, Our aquarium has been updated with the following content: 🪼Linux version now availableWe have now started distributing the Linux version. The recommended specs are as follows. \Ubuntu 22.04Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10750H CPU @ 2.60GHzGeForce RTX2060 mobileIf you are playing the game for the first time, your language settings and display resolution may not be set correctly. Please open the settings screen from the menu screen (press ESC) and change the settings to your liking before playing. This concludes the information from our aquarium.Please continue to enjoy your stay.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Vice Inc.)
  • Patch NotesOfficial

    Ver.1.0.1 update

    Dear visitors, Our aquarium has been updated with the following content: 🪼 Feature fixes and changes Added a graphics setting to display the shadows of some animals and objects. *This may increase the rendering load, so please switch according to your preference. This concludes the information from our aquarium. Please continue to enjoy your stay.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (kurosuguri72)
  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    "Aquarium at August 32nd" VR admission tickets now on sale

    Dear visitors Thank you for your patronage of "Aquarium at August 32nd". We have started selling VR admission tickets for visitors who wish to experience the immersive experience with a VR headset (HMD). https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287900/832VR/ This is a separate sales package from the Windows PC version of "Aquarium at August 32nd", so even if you already have a general admission ticket, you will need to purchase a VR admission ticket separately to play the game. We apologize for the inconvenience, but all of our staff are committed to continuing to explore new experiences on both PC and VR, so we appreciate your understanding. 🪼Notes for those who wish to purchase a VR admission ticket Visitors who have already enjoyed every corner of our aquarium As explained in the news below, some of the content for the VR version is currently under renovation. https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3287900/view/4471607136529416861 Please note that if you have a general admission ticket and have already enjoyed every corner of the aquarium, your experience may not be what you expected. Visitors using a VR headset (HMD) for the first time When using VR headsets (HMDs) including the "Meta Quest" series, please take a look at the precautions listed in the guide below, as they are widely affected by linked applications such as "Steam VR" and "Meta Quest Link." https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3287900/view/4471607136529417069 Also, since there are individual differences in whether or not you feel comfortable experiencing the visuals with a VR headset, please take care of your health and enjoy the game, such as taking a short break if you feel unwell while playing. --- This concludes the information from the aquarium. We look forward to your continued support of the aquarium.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (kurosuguri72)
  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    Full release version Ver.1.0.0 distribution announcement

    Dear visitors, Aquarium at August 32nd has been updated with the following contents. 🪼Game content update - Added new anomalies that can be encountered - Added new achievements that can be earned - Added "anomaly list" that shows all anomalies encountered - Added difficult mode *To unlock the "anomaly list" and difficult mode, you must complete the game once after this update. 🪼 Feature fixes and changes - Changed the font displayed in the pause menu to one that is more readable With this update, "Aquarium at August 32nd" will be officially released, but we are planning a small-scale update so that more visitors can enjoy our aquarium. We look forward to your continued support of our aquarium.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Vice Inc.)
  • AnnouncementsOfficial

    アップデート予定のお知らせ

    Dear visitors To improve your play experience, "Aquarium at August 32nd" is scheduled to be updated with the following content around the end of October. - Add new anomalies that can be encountered - Add an "anomaly list" feature that lets you view all the anomalies you've encountered - Add a more difficult mode that requires more jellyfish to clear Please wait for an announcement after the update for more details. We look forward to your continued support of our aquarium.
    Read full article on Community Announcements (Vice Inc.)

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