Game Overview
Blood-soaked hallucinations turn an ordinary return to high school into a claustrophobic psychological horror story, where the person suffering is never sure whether his senses can be trusted. Sweet Pool is a boys’ love visual novel from Nitro+CHiRAL that follows Sakiyama Youji, a guarded student recovering from a serious illness, as disturbing bodily changes and impossible visions break through his daily routine. Its mood is intimate, unsettling, and tragic rather than action-driven, using school-life scenes and tense conversations to build dread around illness, identity, obsession, and desire.
Reading, choosing responses, and following Youji’s increasingly unstable perspective form the core of the experience. Decisions influence his relationships with the stoic Tetsuo and volatile Zenya, guiding the story toward different routes and endings while gradually revealing what lies behind the grotesque visions. Expect a focused, largely linear visual novel rather than a game built around exploration or traditional puzzles; the appeal comes from carefully paced revelations, character tension, and the discomfort of watching reality unravel. Mature sexual material and graphic body horror are integral to its themes, so its adult label is more than a superficial addition.
What separates Sweet Pool from lighter romance visual novels is its willingness to make attraction feel frightening, vulnerable, and inseparable from the central mystery. The striking character art contrasts sharply with scenes of surreal flesh horror, giving the story a distinctive beauty-and-revulsion atmosphere reminiscent of psychological anime horror more than a conventional dating sim. Multiple endings encourage revisits, especially for players who want to see how different choices reshape Youji’s fate and uncover the full truth. Fans of dark visual novels such as Saya no Uta, as well as readers who enjoy intense BL stories with horror at the forefront, find far more here than a standard school romance.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Sweet Pool.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7/8/8.1/10
- Processor: Core i3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: 256MB VRAM, PixelShader 3.0
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 4 GB available space
- Sound Card: XAudio2 supported
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Sweet Pool?
After extracting Sweet Pool, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 2.17 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 9.0c. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.