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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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Frequently asked about Tainted Pools
- How much does Tainted Pools cost?
- Tainted Pools is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Tainted Pools?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Tainted Pools are Uventa, Dying Light, Metro Exodus.
- Who developed Tainted Pools?
- Tainted Pools was developed by Stray Fox Games.
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