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Stray Fox Games · Published by Stray Fox Games
3 user reviews — 33% positive (3 reviews) · 12 achievements
Last updated 7 Oct 2026
Tainted Pools is a first-person survival horror set in the eerie poolrooms of Backrooms Level 130. A stalking entity lurks in the shadows, drawn to every sound. Scavenge for resources and survive long enough to find your way out.
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Action, Indie · 2025 · More under £5 games
Navigate the sinister corridors of Backrooms Level 130 in Tainted Pools. As an indie survival horror, scavenge for resources and evade the lurking entity in Stray Fox Games' tense 2025 release.
About this game
Tainted Pools is a first-person liminal space survival horror game inspired by Backrooms lore. Explore the eerie poolrooms and corridors of Backrooms Level 130, where a stalking entity lurks in the shadows, drawn to every sound you make. Scavenge for resources and survive long enough to find your way out.
A lurking threat
The monster moves unseen through the pipes, waiting for a chance to strike. It hears your footsteps, sees your light, and reacts instantly.
Stay hidden
Avoiding detection is always your best option. Fight only if there’s no other choice.
Scavenge for items that help you survive.
With limited inventory space, you’ll need to prioritize the essentials and choose the right tools to survive.
FEATURES
Randomized item spawn – Resources and items change locations with each playthrough.
Hostile entity – A terrifying entity hunts you, reacting to your actions.
Limited saves – Saving is only available at the hub room, adding risk to your exploration.
Semi-open world – Explore interconnected poolrooms and corridors, choosing your own path.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10, Windows 11
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-12450H
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
- Storage: 2 GB available space






