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Swim Out
Developer Lozange Lab
Dive into the relaxing and refreshing atmosphere of Swim Out, a strategic, turn-based puzzle game, that will transport you into a sunny day by the swimming pool, the river or the sea. From the Steam store page
27 reactions from 2 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky) · newest Jan 30, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
76
LovedLoved
19 positive · 6 negative
95% range 57–89%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 0 | 0 | 0 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
2 newer reactions are still waiting for a label.
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
45 of 59 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
27 of 27 · most liked firstThis is a pure ‘work it out’ turn based, 100 level puzzler with zero timers or reaction needed, even for all optional objectives. Take as long as you need with each move, controls are simple with either mouse or arrow keys (but not WASD). Your goal is to swim out to the exit without touching swimmers or obstacles by using different items which are sometimes available to you. The optional objectives (bottom right hand side under level number) shows you by pictures what your objectives are.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Please [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/32732116-IndieGems/]follow our curator page: IndieGems for more reviews. Swim Out is a turn-based puzzle game similar to Hitman / Lara Croft GO. The premise is simple: you are a swimmer and you have to get out of the pool. You cannot be in the same spot as any other swimmer (or a crab or a kayak; it seems like they just let anyone in, no wonder it is so hard to get out). Swim Out doesn’t have a well-known IP or a big publisher behind it and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Swim Out is a casual swimming themed puzzle game. I was surprised with number of hours I got out of the title; although it must be said I'm not an experienced puzzler. The puzzle mechanics are straight-forward; navigate to the end of the pool without colliding with other swimmers. There is a variety of swimmers and obstacles presented to you at reasonable pace throughout the game, and completionists can pursue bonus stars. The UI and sound is minimalistic, and the art is pleasant, sunny,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is freaking awesome! Gameplay. First of all there is a demo version available so it's better to try yourself. It might look a bit simple an easy on start and all mechanichs are very familiar to a puzzle fan but as you progress more and more the defficulty increases pretty seriously. Especially when you completing all possible tasks at each level. It took me about 15 hours to complete this game 100% and I am pretty experienced in puzzles. And at the end feeling of satisfaction was…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A simple yet elegant little puzzler reminiscent of games like Hitman GO and Lara Croft GO in which you must guide your swimmer through the water without crashing into anyone or anything. ...Which is certainly easier said than done. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kc1_hWyZk1Q Although Swim Out doesn't share the visual flair & finesse of the SqEnix games and, admittedly, some of the visual assets haven't scaled up very well from mobile (some images look noticeably low res and jagged on a bigger…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Swim Out is an excellent puzzle game, and at the same time, an interesting study about how differently people react to very similar games depending on their cover and packaging. Focusing on the game first. Swim Out is a movement puzzle game, very similar to the Go series (ie. Hitman / Lara Croft / Deus Ex). You are in a swimming pool, and you need to reach the exit by avoiding all the other swimmers, considering the environmental hazards as well. As the game progresses, the pools get more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Excellent puzzle game : smart, delightful, elegant. Includes enough gameplay diversity (various usable items) to renew the game and keep it challenging. Great work, if you like the genre !
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →At least I do always find a new reason to laugh at the yearly call of duty though, and I have since Call of Duty Ghosts' ACTION DOG!! and FISH THAT SWIM OUT OF THE WAY!! That game has been my personal punching bag for 12 years
unlabelledView post →If you’re looking for a puzzler that never throws you into the deep end, Swim Out will do you fine. It’s even more simplistic in presentation than the games that inspired it. However, there is a real depth to the puzzles that will challenge all level of players. The game truly captures that feeling of relaxing by the pool on summer vacation. I didn’t know I wanted that, but I’m glad I’ve got it now. (Review was conducted primarily on Nintendo Switch) Want to know more? My full thoughts are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This review is specially made for those who like to get all the achievements in games. Some gameplay spoilers ahead. Description: Swim out is a 2D puzzle game where you need to find the right path and set of movements to collect objects and reach the goal, while avoiding moving obstacles and other gameplay elements. The loading screen’s font and visual style seem to be inspired in Art Noveau, but the game engine and level selection screen have a more cartoonish style. In any clase, both look…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →edit: review text unchanged but flipped it to a non-recommendation because there's no undo. swim out is what you get if you equip a female agent 47 from [url=https://steamcommunity.com/id/dohi64/recommended/427820]hitman go with a beach ball and throw her into a pool. same gameplay, but instead of avoiding guards and dogs and the occasional assassination, you're dodging obnoxious swimmers and doing other fun(?) summer stuff I assume people do, but the main goal is to get out of the pool, you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hello! I also reviewed this game on my Curator Page, i'd be grateful if you could take a look at it and folow. http://steamcommunity.com/groups/akusarireview#curation Swim Out is an strategy-puzzle game. You need to plan every move you make. The objective of the game is to get out of the pool/river/sea without bumping to anyone/anything. At the beggining, you try to avoid just the regular swimmers, but in the further levels/chapters, you'll encounter different types of enemies. (Like canos,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While the title screen and resized screenshots on the store page look slick, in-game the figures come off a bit sloppier, and some are difficult to distinguish from each other at a glance. Backgrounds are nice, but level transitions appear to be bite-sized prerendered movies. The resolution drop on these, despite their use of primarily (if not completely) in-game assets, is impossible to ignore. I would have been happier with a level results screen—perhaps one that pointed out any optional…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beautiful, relaxing puzzle game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I really think that the game has improved since the demo. There are tons of levels and tons of new game mechanics added constantly. I really think this is a special game that deserves allot more attention. I love hove fun it is considering how simple the base idea is. I can't wait to see what the developers will make next. Here is a link to my first video playing the full game. I'll probably end up doing allot more videos so stay tuned. https://youtu.be/Stt-yGadTOI
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Swim Out is a thoughtfully designed puzzle game developed and published by Lozange Lab that stands out through restraint, clarity, and a quietly clever understanding of how tension can exist even in the most relaxed settings. At first glance, its sun-drenched pools, beaches, and gentle soundscape suggest something breezy and casual, but beneath that inviting surface lies a deeply methodical turn-based puzzle experience that demands careful planning and spatial awareness. The game’s calm…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →iOS Weekly game deals post - Dredge, Titan Quest: Ultimate Edition, Boxville, Trust No One, XP Soccer, Dungeons of Dreadrock 2, Scratch Away!, Shoot'n'Shell, Swim Out, and more games at discounted prices
unlabelledView post →It's a very good puzzle game, with good mechanisms, but after chapter 4 it becomes really too hard.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks good but I did not enjoy it. In every chapter there are new tools to use, but this did not make it more enjoyable. I do love puzzle games but I can't recommend it. Only but if you are die hard puzzle gamer and have nothing better to play.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It goes without saying -that is one good game. I'm very impress from the game mechanics and the puzzle alike look of it. For me this game is like the Chess, you need to think one move ahead. I relly like to see some minor improvment for smooth swim of the blue character and better background noises , other that this complain I can say that is one well polish game, and for sure I recommend this awesome game. I'm Youtuber and I made video about this game:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Well balanced (multi)-pool escape puzzler, which also makes me laugh with the game mechanics of throwing a beach ball at another swimmer. It's a refreshing mix of ideas with great sound effects and it's an overall well designed and coherent concept for a puzzle game. Definitely recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has been used consistently for the last 3 years to teach the foundations of game design. I love the ease of which it can be used as a classroom tool.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →this is a game that will test your brain simple premise at first but when the game gets going the going gets tough some clever mechanics in this game will test you its a good game foe people wanting a challenge its well made and original I played the first 3 stages and was impressed by the levl design the music and fiendish traps turn based obstacles and timed enemies and of course you get things to aid you too so for a swiming puzzle game its worth a go a well made puzzler go get it !…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Uninteresting puzzler, with sluggish movement. Lovely aesthetics not enough to save it. Bought on sale -> Still refunding.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game will make you hate Kellogg's Special K
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic puzzle game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love most puzzle games but I didn't enjoy this one at all. Not a terrible game but there are so many other excellent puzzle games on Steam I can't recommend this one.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
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