subpar pool in IOS

whimsical pocket antics

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Expert Score

94/100

Subpar Pool is a masterpiece of minimalist game design. It takes the familiar mechanics of billiards and distills them into an abstract, procedurally generated puzzle game. Every 'run' feels fresh because the table shapes are never the same—you might be playing on a circle one second and a star-shaped table the next.

The tactile feel of the game is perfection. The way the balls bounce, the subtle haptic feedback, and the clean sound design create a 'flow state' that few mobile games can match. It’s not just about sinking balls; it’s about managing your limited shots and choosing the right power-ups (or 'cards') to survive. It’s a smart, stylish, and endlessly replayable title that redefines what a mobile sports game can be.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.4Mon Nov 13 2023

Fixes an issue that would make the game get stuck on the load screen


Dive into each procedurally generated level, consisting of a series of tables filled with balls you must pocket within a set number of shots. Escape into the fantastically vibrant world, while strategizing the best plan to pocket your balls. Watch your plan inevitably combust as you adapt your next move to skillfully take home the win.

Progress in the game and create your course choosing cards from a deck to tailor the challenges to your desired game experience and playstyle. Want to feel stressed to the max? Take part in the Fast Run, which limits the time you have to aim. Want a level with portals? Subpar Pool has you covered. Or want to see what happens when you play Subpar Pool with glass balls as they roll and collide? There’s thousands of ways to combine the dynamic cards to create a unique playthrough experience, every time.

Immerse yourself in the charming, lively world of Subpar Pool while you find out if you can master the unpredictability of ever-changing balls colliding in this satisfying and mesmerizing mashup experience.

Features:

• Four different worlds, each with its own set of constraints and challenges

• Procedurally generated tables and 18 different cards with more than 14,000 ways to combine for an always fresh gameplay experience

• A compact game experience designed for bite-sized play sessions (or longer if you prefer!)

• A stunning, vibrant french-inspired art style that transports you into the enchanting world

• Plays comfortably with one hand

• A soothing, mini-golf funk soundtrack to get you in the spirited mood

• Created by grapefrukt games, the dev behind beloved and acclaimed games holedown, twofold inc & rymdkapsel


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Dive into each procedurally generated level, consisting of a series of tables filled with balls you must pocket within a set number of shots. Escape into the fantastically vibrant world, while strategizing the best plan to pocket your balls. Watch your plan inevitably combust as you adapt your next move to skillfully take home the win.

Progress in the game and create your course choosing cards from a deck to tailor the challenges to your desired game experience and playstyle. Want to feel stressed to the max? Take part in the Fast Run, which limits the time you have to aim. Want a level with portals? Subpar Pool has you covered. Or want to see what happens when you play Subpar Pool with glass balls as they roll and collide? There’s thousands of ways to combine the dynamic cards to create a unique playthrough experience, every time.

Immerse yourself in the charming, lively world of Subpar Pool while you find out if you can master the unpredictability of ever-changing balls colliding in this satisfying and mesmerizing mashup experience.

Features:

• Four different worlds, each with its own set of constraints and challenges

• Procedurally generated tables and 18 different cards with more than 14,000 ways to combine for an always fresh gameplay experience

• A compact game experience designed for bite-sized play sessions (or longer if you prefer!)

• A stunning, vibrant french-inspired art style that transports you into the enchanting world

• Plays comfortably with one hand

• A soothing, mini-golf funk soundtrack to get you in the spirited mood

• Created by grapefrukt games, the dev behind beloved and acclaimed games holedown, twofold inc & rymdkapsel


Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 with 41 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Subpar Pool is a unique blend of pool, golf, and roguelike progression. Travel through colorful, abstract worlds where the laws of physics are your playground. Aim, shoot, and clear the table in a set number of strokes. With procedurally generated levels and collectible cards that alter your abilities, no two games of Subpar Pool are ever the same.

Features

1

Infinite procedurally generated levels

2

Stunning minimalist visual style

3

Satisfying and accurate physics

4

Deep roguelike deck-building mechanics

Tips

Promotion Videos

subpar pool - launch trailer - YouTube

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Q&A

It uses pool mechanics but as a puzzle-adventure where the goal is clearing levels under stroke limits, not playing against an opponent.

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