# Games like Pool Nation

> The closest matches to Pool Nation: Pool Nation FX Lite, Snooker Nation Championship, Pure Pool, International Snooker, and Virtual Pool 4. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Pool Nation FX Lite](https://imho.run/games/314000/pool-nation-fx-lite) — Shares realistic physics with Pool Nation. 1,033 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314000/)
2. [Snooker Nation Championship](https://imho.run/games/458830/snooker-nation-championship) — Also Snooker and Pool, like Pool Nation. 165 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/458830/)
3. [Pure Pool](https://imho.run/games/300610/pure-pool) — A frequent pick in Pool Nation players' libraries, and another Sports. 327 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/300610/)
4. [International Snooker](https://imho.run/games/299500/international-snooker) — Shares realistic physics with Pool Nation. 227 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299500/)
5. [Virtual Pool 4](https://imho.run/games/336150/virtual-pool-4) — Also Snooker and Pool, like Pool Nation. 510 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/336150/)
6. [Cue Club 2: Pool & Snooker](https://imho.run/games/366690/cue-club-2-pool-snooker) — A frequent pick in Pool Nation players' libraries, and another Action. 443 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366690/)
7. [Real Pool 3D - Poolians](https://imho.run/games/670290/real-pool-3d-poolians) — Also Pool and Sports, like Pool Nation. 3,859 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/670290/)
8. [When Ski Lifts Go Wrong](https://imho.run/games/638000/when-ski-lifts-go-wrong) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 230 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/638000/)
9. [Pinball FX Classic](https://imho.run/games/442120/pinball-fx-classic) — Same nostalgic mood as Pool Nation. 3,167 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/442120/)
10. [Crayon Physics Deluxe](https://imho.run/games/26900/crayon-physics-deluxe) — A frequent pick in Pool Nation players' libraries, and another Indie. 176 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/26900/)
11. [Lonely Mountains: Downhill](https://imho.run/games/711540/lonely-mountains-downhill) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 1,521 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/711540/)
12. [Drop Pockets](https://imho.run/games/3005620/drop-pockets) — Also Pool and Sports, like Pool Nation. 212 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3005620/)
13. [Nine-Ball Roulette](https://imho.run/games/3376250/nine-ball-roulette) — Also Pool, like Pool Nation. 390 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3376250/)
14. [Claw Machine Sim](https://imho.run/games/2456120/claw-machine-sim) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 104 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2456120/)
15. [Pool Cleaning Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2165620/pool-cleaning-simulator) — Also Pool, like Pool Nation. 219 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2165620/)
16. [The Ramp](https://imho.run/games/1506510/the-ramp) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 807 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1506510/)
17. [Urban Trial Freestyle](https://imho.run/games/243450/urban-trial-freestyle) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 478 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/243450/)
18. [Project CARS](https://imho.run/games/234630/project-cars) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 3,968 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/234630/)
19. [Ultimate Fishing Simulator®](https://imho.run/games/468920/ultimate-fishing-simulator) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 2,480 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/468920/)
20. [Wreckfest](https://imho.run/games/228380/wreckfest) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 18,276 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/228380/)
21. [ScootX](https://imho.run/games/3800340/scootx) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 1,184 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3800340/)
22. [TrackMania² Stadium](https://imho.run/games/232910/trackmania2-stadium) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 2,070 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/232910/)
23. [Super Mega Baseball 3](https://imho.run/games/988910/super-mega-baseball-3) — Also Sports, like Pool Nation. 1,582 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/988910/)
24. [Stardew Valley](https://imho.run/games/413150/stardew-valley) — Same relaxing mood as Pool Nation. 384,187 Steam reviews, 99% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/413150/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254440&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254440&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254440&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=254440
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/254440
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Pool Nation

Pool Nation is a pool simulation developed by Cherry Pop Games that was released in 2013 and is currently priced at $6.99. The game features realistic physics, multiple game modes, pro trick shots, and customizable visual effects. Reviewers note the vintage aesthetic and nostalgic feel that distinguishes the title's visual presentation. Players describe the experience as relaxing, and highlight the responsive controls and precise ball control as particularly satisfying aspects. The game includes no loading screens during play, which contributes to its chill session shape. Pool Nation is marked as playable on Steam Deck and holds an 89% positive rating from 1349 Steam reviews, placing it in the casual simulation and sports genre space.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 254440
- **Developer:** Cherry Pop Games
- **Publisher:** Cherry Pop Games
- **Genres:** Sports, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Oct 18, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/254440/pool-nation)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254440&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254440/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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