Choose FootPool
Choose FootPool if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. FootPool launched in 2022.
FootPool vs Pure Pool Pro
FootPool and Pure Pool Pro both land in Sports 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 are Sports games on Steam. FootPool (2022) is 4 years older than Pure Pool Pro (2026). FootPool is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Pure Pool Pro (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 Pure Pool Pro
Choose Pure Pool Pro if you want an Indie, Simulation, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pure Pool Pro launched in 2026.
Both FootPool and Pure Pool Pro sit in Sports on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online 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
 FootPool |  Pure Pool Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Sports | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 60.9% positive (128 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | R. D. Szymek, Matias Benjamin | Rockwater |
Side by side
- Both are Sports games on Steam.
- FootPool (2022) is 4 years older than Pure Pool Pro (2026).
- FootPool is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Pure Pool Pro (2.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Pure Pool Pro is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; FootPool has no Deck rating yet.
FootPool vs Pure Pool Pro — FAQ
- Should I play FootPool or Pure Pool Pro first?
- If you want chronology, FootPool (2022) came out before Pure Pool Pro (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 FootPool and Pure Pool Pro similar?
- They overlap on Sports 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.