Backrooms: Poolrooms Arrives on Nintendo Switch – Explore a New Depth of Horror from Mascot Bro Studio and Ratalaika Games
Backrooms: Poolrooms, the latest horror game from developer Mascot Bro Studio and publisher Ratalaika Games, is making its debut on Nintendo Switch this week.
The game is scheduled to release digitally on Friday, February 13, via the Nintendo eShop, adding a fresh psychological horror experience to the handheld platform's expansive library. A Surreal Descent into Dread on Nintendo Switch Backrooms: Poolrooms introduces players to a spine-tingling environment inspired by the internet’s popular ‘Backrooms’ mythology, immersing them in a vast labyrinth of dimly lit swimming pools and flooded corridors.
Throughout the game, players take on the role of an investigator drawn into a disturbing mystery: ghastly deaths in the endlessly looping Poolrooms, where bodies are discovered floating lifeless, each bearing a look of terror.
This chilling setting is paired with an atmospheric, tension-filled soundscape that heightens every ripple, echo, and footstep, pushing players to their psychological limits. Mascot Bro Studio, known for their atmospheric approach to horror, has created a setting where fear is felt through both what is seen and what lurks unseen.
As one of the developers described in an official statement, "We're excited to deliver an environment where every movement could alert something unspeakable.
The tension never lets up, challenging players to survive both the perils in the pools and the anxiety of never knowing what’s coming next." Survive the Unseen and Navigate Perilous Waters A standout gameplay element in Backrooms: Poolrooms is the presence of invisible entities that stalk players throughout the Poolrooms.
These beings cannot be seen directly—they’re detected only by the faint splashes they leave behind, making every sound in the echoing corridors a potential clue or warning.
The risk escalates as fish occupy the dark pools, their movements creating splashes that can inadvertently reveal the player's location to lurking horrors. Players must search for crucial objects scattered throughout the labyrinth, all while staying hyper-aware of both the supernatural threats and the hazardous aquatic environment.
The game’s nerve-wracking audio design ensures that the tension remains high, rewarding cautious exploration and quick thinking. Key Features: - Investigate a mysterious, maze-like complex filled with flooded areas and hidden secrets. - Evade invisible entities that can only be tracked by sound. - Outsmart dangerous fish whose activity might give away your presence. - Experience a nerve-shredding atmosphere enhanced by dynamic sound effects. Digital Release Details Backrooms: Poolrooms will be available exclusively as a digital download on the Nintendo Switch eShop for $9.99.
The game joins Ratalaika Games’ growing portfolio of indie and horror releases on Nintendo platforms.
Players interested in unique horror experiences can look forward to navigating the shadowy, perilous depths of the Poolrooms starting February 13. For further updates on Backrooms: Poolrooms and the latest Nintendo Switch game releases, keep following our Nintendo news coverage.
The game is scheduled to release digitally on Friday, February 13, via the Nintendo eShop, adding a fresh psychological horror experience to the handheld platform's expansive library. A Surreal Descent into Dread on Nintendo Switch Backrooms: Poolrooms introduces players to a spine-tingling environment inspired by the internet’s popular ‘Backrooms’ mythology, immersing them in a vast labyrinth of dimly lit swimming pools and flooded corridors.
Throughout the game, players take on the role of an investigator drawn into a disturbing mystery: ghastly deaths in the endlessly looping Poolrooms, where bodies are discovered floating lifeless, each bearing a look of terror.
This chilling setting is paired with an atmospheric, tension-filled soundscape that heightens every ripple, echo, and footstep, pushing players to their psychological limits. Mascot Bro Studio, known for their atmospheric approach to horror, has created a setting where fear is felt through both what is seen and what lurks unseen.
As one of the developers described in an official statement, "We're excited to deliver an environment where every movement could alert something unspeakable.
The tension never lets up, challenging players to survive both the perils in the pools and the anxiety of never knowing what’s coming next." Survive the Unseen and Navigate Perilous Waters A standout gameplay element in Backrooms: Poolrooms is the presence of invisible entities that stalk players throughout the Poolrooms.
These beings cannot be seen directly—they’re detected only by the faint splashes they leave behind, making every sound in the echoing corridors a potential clue or warning.
The risk escalates as fish occupy the dark pools, their movements creating splashes that can inadvertently reveal the player's location to lurking horrors. Players must search for crucial objects scattered throughout the labyrinth, all while staying hyper-aware of both the supernatural threats and the hazardous aquatic environment.
The game’s nerve-wracking audio design ensures that the tension remains high, rewarding cautious exploration and quick thinking. Key Features: - Investigate a mysterious, maze-like complex filled with flooded areas and hidden secrets. - Evade invisible entities that can only be tracked by sound. - Outsmart dangerous fish whose activity might give away your presence. - Experience a nerve-shredding atmosphere enhanced by dynamic sound effects. Digital Release Details Backrooms: Poolrooms will be available exclusively as a digital download on the Nintendo Switch eShop for $9.99.
The game joins Ratalaika Games’ growing portfolio of indie and horror releases on Nintendo platforms.
Players interested in unique horror experiences can look forward to navigating the shadowy, perilous depths of the Poolrooms starting February 13. For further updates on Backrooms: Poolrooms and the latest Nintendo Switch game releases, keep following our Nintendo news coverage.
