Choose Laser Cup
Choose Laser Cup if you want an Indie game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Laser Cup launched in 2021.
Laser Cup vs Just Pool
Laser Cup and Just Pool both land in Sports, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Sports, Casual on Steam. Laser Cup (2021) is 5 years older than Just Pool (2026). Just Pool is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Laser Cup (2.69 USD vs. 4.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Just Pool
Choose Just Pool if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's currently about 46% cheaper on the Steam Store. Just Pool launched in 2026.
Both Laser Cup and Just Pool sit in Sports and Casual on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Laser Cup |  Just Pool | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Casual | Sports, Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.69 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Dreamlabs | Mana Potion |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Casual on Steam.
- Laser Cup (2021) is 5 years older than Just Pool (2026).
- Just Pool is currently ~46% cheaper on Steam than Laser Cup (2.69 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Laser Cup has co-op; Just Pool does not.
Laser Cup vs Just Pool — FAQ
- Should I play Laser Cup or Just Pool first?
- If you want chronology, Laser Cup (2021) came out before Just Pool (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Laser Cup and Just Pool similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.