Poua! – Your Pomodoro Buddy & Minimal Desktop Timer Steam news

• Latest observed players3 · 6 October 2026 - 05:22:42 UTC
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• Review score100% positive
• Total reviews12
• Release dateOct 23, 2025
• DeveloperFilling Burrito Studio
• PublisherFilling Burrito Studio

Genres: Casual

Company pages: Developer: Filling Burrito StudioPublisher: Filling Burrito Studio

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Poua! – Your Pomodoro Buddy & Minimal Desktop Timer Steam news

Poua! – Your Pomodoro Buddy & Minimal Desktop Timer news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

• Congratulations on focusing for 1,000 hours! - 2 October 2026

  Announcement Someone among you has reached 1,000 hours of focus! Congratulations, even if this announcement is a little late.I once played Dota 2 on Steam for 1,500 hours myself.Now I've put my own game on Steam, and someone has played it for over 1,000 hours. It's fascinating.How does it feel to focus with Poua for 1,000 hours? I hope it has been helpful. New Features Added a Black Screen Bug NoticeOn some computers, the background may appear black instead of transparent.A notice explaining this issue is now shown when you first start the game.Added a Level-Up NotificationA small notification now appears when you level up.Added SFXSound effects have been added to certain situations, such as putting on a hat, to make the experience feel richer. Bug Fixes & Improvements Improved stuttering that occurred when opening or closing the menu.Fixed an issue where mouse passthrough did not work…

• Poua Joins the Companion Falls for You Desktop Companion Game Festival. - 23 September 2026

  New FeaturesLooking Back on TodayWhen you quit the game, a screen where you can look back on today will now appear before the game closes.Take a moment to look back on the time you spent with Poua before quitting the game.Contact InformationYou can now find information on joining our Discord or contacting us by email directly in the Settings menu.If you have any questions about Poua or anything you would like to share, please reach out in whichever way is most comfortable for you.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsImproved overall performance.Fixed some translation errors.Made various adjustments to make Poua more stable and comfortable to use.Developer's NoteWe prepared this update to celebrate Poua joining the Companion Falls for You Desktop Companion Game Festival.This is not an update with a large number of new features, but we made several small improvements so that each moment with Poua feel…

• Your Focus Time Is, Of Course, Yours. - 12 August 2026

  New FeaturesFocus/Break Time Data ExportYou can now export your focus and break time data as a CSV file.Easily view and edit your focus/break records organized by date.Liquid Opacity SettingA new setting has been added to adjust the opacity of the liquid inside the timer.Make the liquid transparent so the timer doesn't block your view of the screen.New Hat AddedA new hat designed by Alexandra Nekrasova has been added.Try your luck and find it in a box!If the response is positive, we'll look into ways for Poua players to create their own hats and see them in the game.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsFixed a bug where the last equipped hat would not load correctly in certain environments.This was fixed thanks to a report from JoselinkRedLion.Developer's NoteYour focus and break time data belongs to you.With this update, we've added a feature that lets you export the focus and break time you've acc…

• From Circles to Stars - 26 May 2026

  New FeaturesFriend Count Tier SystemA tier system has been introduced where your icon evolves in stages based on the number of Steam friends using Poua with you.Enjoy watching your icon grow through various shapes, such as circles, triangles, and diamonds, based on your friend count (1 to 150).Focus Timer Expanded to 180 Minutes (3 Hours)The maximum focus timer duration has been increased from 100 minutes to 180 minutes (3 hours).You can now use Poua for long-duration test preparations like TOEIC or IELTS.Suggested by JoselinkRedLion. Thanks!Weekly/Monthly Total Focus Time on Statistics ScreenYou can now see your total focus time for the current week and month at a glance on the statistics screen.Monthly totals are displayed on the heatmap, and weekly totals are shown in the weekly statistics.Suggested by differentphysics. Thanks!Blink Animation ON/OFF SettingAn option to toggle the cha…

• Poua is back and stronger than ever! - 20 May 2026

  New FeaturesLevel System AddedA Level System has been introduced, which increases based on your focus time.You can now check your own level and other users' levels on the leaderboard.Overtime Mode AddedOvertime Mode is applied when the 'Auto Start' setting is toggled 'OFF'.After the timer ends, the additional time you spend focusing until you switch to rest will be recorded.Timer Presets AddedAdded a Preset feature that allows you to save your most frequently used focus and rest time combinations. (An idea by Swansonhart.)New Achievements AddedAttendance Achievements have been added. (Up to 14 days) (An idea by TrapShark.)Total focus time achievements have been expanded from 100 hours to 1,000 hours. (An idea by TrapShark.)Developer's NoteIn this update, we have added the Level System and several convenience features that many of you have been requesting. A special thanks to Swansonhart…

• Portuguese (Brazil) language has been added. - 8 May 2026

  New FeaturesPortuguese Language AddedPortuguese has been added. A huge thank you to chucky515 for the local translation work.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsFixed a bug where synchronization between devices was not working properly.Developer's NoteIn this update, Portuguese (Brazil) has been added. Thank you again to chucky515 for helping with the translation. It feels like the community is coming together to make the program even better. Thank you always. We will continue to improve Poua!Filling Burrito Studio

• Spanish language has been added. - 6 April 2026

  New FeaturesSpanish Language AddedSpanish has been added. A huge thank you to JoselinkRedLion for the local translation work.Quick Timer StartAdded a setting that allows you to start the timer directly by clicking the goal button in the To-Do list when the timer is not running. This helps maintain your focus flow without interruption. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Bug Fixes & ImprovementsThe game will now remember and load the last worn hat. The original intention was for users to change hats daily, but since it wasn't intuitive, we changed it to load the last worn hat. (Thank you, JoselinkRedLion!)Developer's NoteIn this update, Spanish has been added. Thank you again to JoselinkRedLion for helping with the translation. Also, thanks to Swansonhart's suggestion, it's now easier to maintain focus by starting the timer directly from the To-Do list. Thank you always for your diverse feedback. W…

• Break big tasks into smaller ones. - 4 March 2026

  New FeaturesYou can now create sub-tasks in the To-Do list. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Use Tab to indent tasks in the To-Do list.Use Shift + Tab to outdent tasks in the To-Do list.Bug Fixes & ImprovementsUnified the leaderboard time format to hours instead of days when exceeding 24 hours. (Thank you, TrapShark!)Adjusted color saturation. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Added 2 more colors. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Developer's NoteAs mentioned last time, sub-tasks have been added. Dividing big tasks into smaller units will make your work much easier!Also, some users have provided feedback that they have nowhere to spend coins after unlocking all the hats. We need a new way to utilize coins! what do you think would be good? Please feel free to leave your suggestions!Filling Burrito Studio

• Poua Update v1.9.1 - 22 February 2026

  FixesFixed an issue where tasks could not be created using the "Ctrl + Enter" shortcut in the to-do list. (Reported by Swansonhart, thank you!)Filling Burrito Studio

• The To-Do list is now a bit more convenient - 21 February 2026

  New FeaturesMore Convenient To-Do ListYou can now directly create a new task in the To-Do list using ctrl + enter. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)You can easily change the order of tasks in the To-Do list using alt + up/down. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Added undo / redo buttons to prevent accidental clicks.More Colors AddedAdded 7 new colors. Enjoy a wider variety of colors. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Bug FixesFixed a bug where the transparency value was not remembered when restarting the To-Do list. (Thank you, Swansonhart!)Developer's NoteThis update was developed based on requests from Swansonhart. Please feel free to request any features or changes you'd like to see in Poua at any time. Steam Discussions or Discord, either is fine.To give you a sneak peek at the next update, sub-tasks in the To-Do list are currently under development. The sorting feature is also almost complete. Also, express…

• You can now click through transparent areas - 29 January 2026

  New FeaturesClick-Through for Transparent AreasYou can now click through the transparent parts of Poua to interact with windows or icons behind it.Implemented click-through for transparent regionsInteract with your desktop or other apps seamlessly even while Poua is activeDeveloper's NoteI have finally implemented a long-requested feature. I've addressed the issue where transparent areas were still blocking clicks, which I know caused some inconvenience.Filling Burrito Studio

• Let's make 2026 a productive year - 14 January 2026

  New FeaturesGlobal Weekly LeaderboardA weekly leaderboard has been added to include all Poua users worldwide, not just friends.Weekly leaderboard for all global usersPrivacy Setting: If you prefer not to share your records, you can disable visibility in the settings.Sessions Remaining Until Long BreakYou can now check how many focus sessions are left before your next long break.Toggle display by clicking the "Completed Sessions" buttonThis feature was suggested by HeadUnknown. Thank you!Added Facial Expressions to PouaPoua now has facial expressions.Visual updates to make the experience slightly more engaging.Developer's NoteThis is the first major update of 2026. This version focuses on providing a sense of community even when working alone, along with practical improvements for session management.The Global Leaderboard is designed for solidarity, not just competition. It serves as a r…

• Poua Update v1.6.1 - 11 December 2025

  FixesFixed an issue where the caret position shifted while writing the Main Goal, preventing smooth text entry. (Reported by 3stadt, thank you!)Filling Burrito Studio

• Todo List Feature & More Hats - 8 December 2025

  New FeaturesA Todo List directly connected to your focus session has been added.Instantly convert a Todo item into the current focus session goalCompletion checkChange item orderDark mode toggleMore hats have been added. Record your mood for each day and time with a hat. Additional hats were drawn by Mrs.Takoyaki. Thank you.FixesUpdated some icons.Filling Burrito Studio

• Poua Update v1.5.1 - 1 December 2025

  New FeaturesAdded the ability to view last week's and last month's records in the leaderboard.Filling Burrito Studio

• Focus together, Go further - 27 November 2025

  New FeaturesSteam Friends Only LeaderboardA leaderboard visible only to your Steam friends has been added. You can now casually compare how much you have focused with your friends. The intention is not competition, but to build a shared sense of consistency.Steam friends only leaderboardAutomatically sorted by focus timeThis feature was implemented based on a request from milchreisgourmet.NoticeIf your Steam game or profile is set to private, the leaderboard may not display correctly.Developer's NoteThis update expands Poua toward being something you can use together with friends. Focusing is something you can do alone, but maintaining consistency is easier when someone is around. The leaderboard is a tool for checking each other's flow rather than competing.Seeing your friends accumulate their daily focus time often nudges you back into your own rhythm. To avoid adding unnecessary weig…

• Poua Update v.1.4.1 - 19 November 2025

  New FeaturesAdded a delete button to Notes, requiring two presses to confirm deletion.Added text size adjustment for Note, available in Settings > Graphics.FixesImproved the smoothness of window dragging for Note.Filling Burrito Studio

• Now Poua can say multiple goal phrases. - 14 November 2025

  New FeaturesMultiple Goal Phrases SystemPreviously, you could only set one goal, but now you can register up to 10 additional phrases.The primary goal phrase always appears when starting a focus session.Additional phrases are optional and appear randomly after the primary goal.You can register up to 10 additional phrases.This feature was suggested by adub_212. Finally made it happen, thank you!Weekly Stats Average ComparisonYou can now compare each day's data with the average in weekly statistics.Implemented milchreisgourmet's request. Thank you!FixesFixed icon distortion in Note at small resolutions.Improved Note open/close animations.Developer's NoteThis update focuses on two features that many users have consistently requested. The multi goal dialogue system was something I approached carefully, but keeping the main goal as the anchor and letting additional lines be optional and show…

• 100-Hour Focus Achieved - 11 November 2025

  Someone has already achieved 100 hours of focus. That's truly impressive. They've been consistently focusing about 5-6 hours a day with Poua! I don't know who they are, but it's made my day :)How are you enjoying the app? If you have any suggestions for improvement, please feel free to leave feedback anytime. I'll make sure to implement it.

• Poua Update v1.3.1 - 10 November 2025

  FixesWhen pressing Enter on a list item with children, a new item is now inserted at the child level instead of the same level

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