Pool Nation is a Casual, Simulation, Sports game from Cherry Pop Games with a 89% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by relaxing, single-player.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Cherry Pop Games
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.09
- Review signal
- 89% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, SP3/WINDOWS VISTA SP2/WINDOWS 7 Processor: Dual Core, AMD/INTEL 2.6 GHZ Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 256 MB OF VIDEO MEMORY ATI RADEON X1600/NVIDIA GEFORCE 7600/INTEL HD 2000 OR HIGHER DirectX: Version 9.0 Network: Broadband Internet connection
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Pool Nation is worth a closer look if you want solo-friendly, strong atmosphere, controller friendly, and great with friends.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, cyberpunk, solo-friendly, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike technical roughness.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
buggy
FrictionTechnical roughness or instability comes up often enough to check.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
cyberpunk
SettingThe game leans into neon, hacking, or corporate-dystopia texture.
tactical-combat
Play stylePositioning, planning, and combat choices carry weight.
rhythm
Play styleTiming actions to music or rhythm is part of the hook.
Steam review snapshots
Responsive controls No loading screens Cruisy AI Physics are good (Ball roll a little slow but it's fine) Pick up and play…Unlike its successor (Pool Nation FX), It runs amazingly on my Steam Deck and isn't convoluted, but I wish it had more…i just got done playing 2 matches in the single player mode and I love it.I’ve found myself repeatedly getting goosebumps, as the musical atmosphere created by these incredible instruments is truly magnificent.Why it fits
Check it if you want casual, simulation filtered by relaxing, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.