Choose subpar pool
Choose subpar pool if you want an Action and Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. subpar pool launched in 2023.
subpar pool vs Crazy Robot Ball
subpar pool and Crazy Robot Ball 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. subpar pool (2023) is 2 years older than Crazy Robot Ball (2025). Crazy Robot Ball scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than subpar pool (95.5% positive). 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 Crazy Robot Ball
Choose Crazy Robot Ball if you want a Strategy and Indie game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crazy Robot Ball launched in 2025.
Both subpar pool and Crazy Robot Ball sit in Sports and Casual on Steam and both list Playable without Timed Input, Mouse Only Option, and Touch Only Option, 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
 subpar pool |  Crazy Robot Ball | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Simulation, Casual | Sports, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.5% positive (22 reviews) | 100% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | grapefrukt games | Blue Band Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Casual on Steam.
- subpar pool (2023) is 2 years older than Crazy Robot Ball (2025).
- Crazy Robot Ball scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than subpar pool (95.5% positive).
- Crazy Robot Ball is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than subpar pool (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- subpar pool is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Crazy Robot Ball has no Deck rating yet.
subpar pool vs Crazy Robot Ball — FAQ
- Should I play subpar pool or Crazy Robot Ball first?
- If you want chronology, subpar pool (2023) came out before Crazy Robot Ball (2025). 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 subpar pool and Crazy Robot Ball 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.
- Does subpar pool run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — subpar pool is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Crazy Robot Ball doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.