Aquarium at August 32nd (tuxdb.com)

Overview

Aquarium at August 32nd is a short walking simulator game inspired by the well-known horror simulator Exit 8. In this game, players explore a spooky aquarium filled with anomalies and must find a way to exit by identifying these differences.

The rule of Aquarium at August 32nd is simple: turn back if there is an anomaly, or go forward if there is none. The game is completed when the number of jellyfish in the tank reaches eight.

Play time: 15 to 60 minutes

Video Distribution Guidelines

Both individuals and corporations can distribute without permission.

Monetization is possible only when using the functions provided by the video distribution site.

We will not be liable for any damages whatsoever resulting from the distribution of videos of this game.

The contents of these guidelines are subject to change without notice.

Controls

[Mouse & Keyboard]

Move: W, A, S, D keys

Run: Shift key

Camera control: Mouse movement

[Gamepad]

Move: L stick

Run: Press L stick or L trigger

Camera control: R stick

Option Setting

In the options menu, the following settings are available

Language: 日本語 / English

window mode: full screen / window

Frame Rate Upper Limit: Adjustable up to 60

Volume: Adjustable from 0.0 to 1.0

Camera Sensitivity: Adjustable from 0.0 to 1.0

"Aquarium at August 32nd" Linux version now available

Dear visitors,
Our aquarium has been updated with the following content:

Linux version now available

We have now started distributing the Linux version.
The recommended specs are as follows.

\[Tested System Requirements]

Ubuntu 22.04
[list]
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10750H CPU @ 2.60GHz
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GeForce RTX2060 mobile
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If you are playing the game for the first time, your language settings and display resolution may not be set correctly. Please open the settings screen from the menu screen (press ESC) and change the settings to your liking before playing.

This concludes the information from our aquarium.

Please continue to enjoy your stay.

[ 2025-07-31 12:29:00 CET ] [Original Post]

Ver.1.0.1 update

Dear visitors,
Our aquarium has been updated with the following content:

Feature fixes and changes

Added a graphics setting to display the shadows of some animals and objects.
*This may increase the rendering load, so please switch according to your preference.

This concludes the information from our aquarium.
Please continue to enjoy your stay.

[ 2024-12-20 07:12:01 CET ] [Original Post]

"Aquarium at August 32nd" VR admission tickets now on sale

Dear visitors

Thank you for your patronage of "Aquarium at August 32nd".

We have started selling VR admission tickets for visitors who wish to experience the immersive experience with a VR headset (HMD).
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3287900/832VR/
This is a separate sales package from the Windows PC version of "Aquarium at August 32nd", so even if you already have a general admission ticket, you will need to purchase a VR admission ticket separately to play the game.

We apologize for the inconvenience, but all of our staff are committed to continuing to explore new experiences on both PC and VR, so we appreciate your understanding.

Notes for those who wish to purchase a VR admission ticket

Visitors who have already enjoyed every corner of our aquarium

As explained in the news below, some of the content for the VR version is currently under renovation.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3287900/view/4471607136529416861

Please note that if you have a general admission ticket and have already enjoyed every corner of the aquarium, your experience may not be what you expected.

Visitors using a VR headset (HMD) for the first time

When using VR headsets (HMDs) including the "Meta Quest" series, please take a look at the precautions listed in the guide below, as they are widely affected by linked applications such as "Steam VR" and "Meta Quest Link."

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3287900/view/4471607136529417069

Also, since there are individual differences in whether or not you feel comfortable experiencing the visuals with a VR headset, please take care of your health and enjoy the game, such as taking a short break if you feel unwell while playing.
--- This concludes the information from the aquarium.
We look forward to your continued support of the aquarium.

[ 2024-11-30 05:54:39 CET ] [Original Post]

Full release version Ver.1.0.0 distribution announcement

Dear visitors,
Aquarium at August 32nd has been updated with the following contents.

Game content update

- Added new anomalies that can be encountered
- Added new achievements that can be earned
- Added "anomaly list" that shows all anomalies encountered
- Added difficult mode
*To unlock the "anomaly list" and difficult mode, you must complete the game once after this update.

Feature fixes and changes

- Changed the font displayed in the pause menu to one that is more readable

With this update, "Aquarium at August 32nd" will be officially released, but we are planning a small-scale update so that more visitors can enjoy our aquarium.
We look forward to your continued support of our aquarium.

[ 2024-10-31 07:01:00 CET ] [Original Post]

Dear visitors
To improve your play experience, "Aquarium at August 32nd" is scheduled to be updated with the following content around the end of October.

- Add new anomalies that can be encountered
- Add an "anomaly list" feature that lets you view all the anomalies you've encountered
- Add a more difficult mode that requires more jellyfish to clear

Please wait for an announcement after the update for more details.
We look forward to your continued support of our aquarium.

[ 2024-10-25 07:11:27 CET ] [Original Post]

Ver. 0.91 update

Feature fixes and changes

- We have made adjustments and changes to the system for re-drawing anomalies that you missed.

* With this update, the chances of encountering anomalies that you missed again will be higher than before. Thank you for your understanding.

- We have fixed the issue so that "Low" can be selected in the graphics quality options.

* We have made changes to the shading processing so that it works equivalent to "Mid". Please note that depending on your PC, the rendering load may increase slightly.

- We have reduced the rendering load for corridors with aquariums.

[ 2024-10-04 06:17:31 CET ] [Original Post]

Version 0.9 Update

Dear visitors,
"Aquarium at August 32nd" has been updated with the following contents.

Game content update

- "Manta rays" and "sea turtles" will appear in the aquarium when there are no anomalies
- The number of anomalies that occur has increased, and you can encounter a total of 30 types of anomalies

Feature fixes and changes

- The value set when creating save data for the "Window Mode" option has been changed from "FullScreen" to "Windowed Fullscreen"

*If there is a difference between the resolution of your display and the resolution of the game when set to "Fullscreen", it may affect the operation of other applications and the placement of desktop icons. Visitors who started the game before this update may have saved the screen mode as "Fullscreen", so please change it from the options according to your preference.

- The "Graphics Quality" option has been temporarily restricted so that "Low" cannot be selected.

* We have restricted the function due to problems with the display of light and some anomalies in the game. Please note that visitors who previously selected "Low" and saved the options will not be able to change it back to "Low" if they change the setting to "Mid" or higher.

- Added a function to slow down the credits when you clear the game by pressing the Space bar during the credits.

Confirmed Bugs

- When the graphics quality is set to "Low", some abnormalities may not be displayed correctly.

- In rare cases, some anomalies may remain when proceeding to the next passage after an anomaly occurs.

*If you find it difficult to progress in the game, we apologize for the inconvenience, but please quit the game and replay.

We will continue to work on updating game content and functions, and fixing bugs.

We look forward to your continued support of our aquarium.

[ 2024-09-30 06:57:26 CET ] [Original Post]

Planned update announcement

Dear visitors
To improve your play experience, "Aquarium at August 32nd" is scheduled to be updated with the following content around the end of September.

- Add new animals
- Add new anomalies that can be encountered

Please wait for an announcement after the update for more details.
We look forward to your continued support of our aquarium.

[ 2024-09-25 08:02:34 CET ] [Original Post]

Re-opening as early access

Information

Dear visitors.
"Aquarium at August 32nd" was released as the official release version on August 29, 2024 at 7:30 p.m., but this was unintentionally the official release version, contrary to the original plan of the development team.

We are pleased to inform you that we have resubmitted it as an early access version and it has been accepted.

For visitors, there will be no changes in the playable content or purchase price, but our staff will continue to work towards the official release version so that more customers can be satisfied.

We plan to announce the date, time and content of the update in a separate news article at a later date.

We look forward to your continued support of our aquarium.

[ 2024-09-09 12:33:38 CET ] [Original Post]