sweet pool: A Psychological Horror Visual Novel of Unraveling Nightmares

6/6/2026, 6:40:15 AM

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Key highlight

Experience the psychological horror of sweet pool, a visual novel where a student's recovery from illness is shattered by disturbing hallucinations and the intense interest of two classmates. Released December 19, 2018,

Details

Nitro+CHiRAL's visual novel, sweet pool, plunges players into a disturbing narrative centered on Sakiyama Youji. After a severe illness, Youji returns to school hoping for normalcy, but his reality quickly unravels.

He's plagued by bizarre physical symptoms and terrifying hallucinations of blood and flesh, sensations that seem to go unnoticed by everyone else.

Adding to the unsettling atmosphere, two classmates, the reserved Tetsuo and the volatile Zenya, develop an intense and inexplicable fascination with Youji. Their motives remain shrouded in mystery, intensifying Youji's paranoia.

As he attempts to piece together the fragmented truths surrounding his condition and the strange behavior of those around him, Youji may inadvertently be setting himself on a path toward utter ruin. The game delves into mature themes, including graphic depictions of violence and psychological distress, making it a challenging yet compelling experience for fans of dark storytelling.

Overview

sweet pool is a visual novel developed by Nitro+CHiRAL and published by JAST. It explores a dark and psychological narrative where the protagonist, Youji, grapples with disturbing hallucinations and the unsettling attention of two fellow students following his recovery from illness. The story is characterized by its mature themes and unsettling atmosphere.

Highlights

Developed by Nitro+CHiRAL and published by JAST, this visual novel was released on December 19, 2018.
The game features a single-player experience with Steam Achievements available for players.
It is categorized as an Adventure game with strong elements of Horror and mature content, including LGBTQ+ themes.

Who It's For

This game is intended for mature audiences who appreciate dark, psychological narratives with mature themes and unsettling horror elements. Fans of visual novels that explore complex character relationships and disturbing psychological landscapes will find this title particularly engaging.