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The horror sequel joins Steam Next Fest from 19 to 26 October, ahead of its full release on 22 January 2027.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | 17 OCTOBER 2026

17 October 2026 – Liminal Games' first-person horror sequel Backrooms Anomaly: Pools has a free Windows demo available now on Steam. Players can explore the poolrooms before the game takes part in Steam Next Fest from 19 to 26 October 2026. The full game releases on 22 January 2027.

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Play the free Steam demo
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Pools takes the anomaly hunt from Backrooms Anomaly into a looping complex of tiled corridors, maintenance rooms and flooded chambers. Players learn how each space should look, then inspect it for changes. Spot an anomaly and turn back. If everything looks normal, keep going.

Completing the Detection Stage changes the pace. In the Survival Stage, players use a camera to photograph anomalies before time runs out. Multiple anomalies can appear at once, turning careful observation into a race against the clock.

Inside the demo

  • 16 unique anomalies: discover changes in the environment and encounters with entities.
  • Detection Stage: study the poolrooms and choose whether to turn back or continue.
  • Survival Stage: photograph multiple anomalies against the clock.
 

Wishlist Backrooms Anomaly: Pools on Steam for its 22 January 2027 release.

Game information

Title: Backrooms Anomaly: Pools
Developer and publisher: Liminal Games
Platform: Windows PC via Steam
Genre: First-person anomaly-spotting horror
Players: Single-player
Demo: Free and available now
Release date: 22 January 2027

About Liminal Games

Liminal Games is a two-person studio making games set in the Backrooms. Its catalogue includes Backrooms Anomaly and Backrooms Stories.

Website: liminal-games.com

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