The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools
Launches 13 November 2026 · PC · Casual, Indie, Simulation

An atmospheric pixel-art cleaning game set in the Poolrooms. Explore abandoned pools and corridors, recover your tools, and scrub away grime using four cleaning methods. Watch the world change as you restore each area and uncover its secrets.
Story
A cleaning job in the wrong place The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools combines hands-on cleaning with exploration in a large, interconnected liminal world. You cannot remember how you got here. When you wake up in the Pool Rooms, most of your equipment is gone. To find a way forward, search the pools, recover your tools, and clean the neglected spaces you pass through. Take your time. There is no need to rush, but it pays to look closely. Clean at your own pace Use a mop, sponge, feather duster, and cleaning solution to deal with different kinds of dirt. Some stains wipe away quickly. Others need the right tool or an extra step. See the rooms change Finishing an area does more than move a progress bar. Light, sound, and small environmental details can change, giving each restored space a noticeably different atmosphere. Explore beyond the next stain The Pool Rooms form one large, connected level of pools, flooded corridors, showers, dark rooms, and hidden passages. Equipment opens new cleaning options, while careful exploration leads to optional rooms and collectibles. Piece together what happened Research journals, VHS sequences, traces left in the environment, and brief...
Gameplay
A cleaning job in the wrong place The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools combines hands-on cleaning with exploration in a large, interconnected liminal world. You cannot remember how you got here. When you wake up in the Pool Rooms, most of your equipment is gone. To find a way forward, search the pools, recover your tools, and clean the neglected spaces you pass through. Take your time. There is no need to rush, but it pays to look closely. Clean at your own pace Use a mop, sponge, feather duster, and cleaning solution to deal with different kinds of dirt. Some stains wipe away quickly. Others need the right tool or an extra step. See the rooms change Finishing an area does more than move a progress bar. Light, sound, and small environmental details can change, giving each restored space a noticeably different atmosphere. Explore beyond the next stain The Pool Rooms form one large, connected level of pools, flooded corridors, showers, dark rooms, and hidden passages. Equipment opens new cleaning options, while careful exploration leads to optional rooms and collectibles. Piece together what happened Research journals, VHS sequences, traces left in the environment, and brief encounters tell the story without pulling you away from the quiet pace of the game. What to expect Several tools and cleaning methods Floor, wall, and window cleaning A large interconnected map...
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Custom Volume Controls
- Keyboard Only Option
- Mouse Only Option
- #category_playable_at_your_own_pace
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime






Release details
The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools is a Casual, Indie and Simulation game by NomadMarv. The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools launches on Friday, 13 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 6 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools release?
The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools launches on 13 November 2026.
Which platforms is The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools on?
The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools is on PC.
Who makes The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools?
The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools is developed by NomadMarv.
What kind of game is The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools?
The Liminal Cleaner - The Pools is a game of these genres: Casual, Indie and Simulation.