Pure Pool Pro

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Pure Pool Pro is a single player and multiplayer tactical sport game with a horror theme. It was developed by Rockwater and was released on February 12, 2026. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Welcome to Pure Pool Pro; the ultimate pool simulation. Play solo or online, master every game type, and compete in high-stakes tournaments in immersive venues. Experience breathtaking 8K native visuals, lifelike physics, and pinpoint-precise controls.

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 155 reviews

graphics26 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers excellent graphics with realistic and satisfying physics, creating an immersive and visually stunning pool experience.
There is a wide variety of game modes including career mode, online multiplayer, and various challenges, providing good replayability and options for both casual and competitive play.
The developers are responsive and actively working to improve the game with patches, showing commitment to fixing issues and adding content like planned Snooker DLC.

The AI is widely criticized for making unrealistic, inconsistent, and nearly flawless shots that ruin immersion and frustrate players, especially in career mode.
The camera system and controls are problematic, being too zoomed in and restrictive, with limited customization and awkward angles that make aiming difficult.
There are technical issues including crashes (notably on Steam Deck), broken or clunky online multiplayer matchmaking, and lack of keybindings or power meter, which hinder gameplay experience.

graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are widely praised for their realistic, high-quality visuals and impressive physics, enhancing the overall pool playing experience with detailed tables, reflections, and support for ultra-wide resolutions. While most users find the visuals stunning and next-gen, a few note occasional minor graphical issues and some feel the graphics are inferior or washed out compared to previous versions. Overall, the graphics significantly contribute to the game's enjoyment and immersion.
- “This new version is all the better, has incredible modern graphics with incredibly realistic physics and is just a joy to play.”
- “The visuals are stunning and the physics feel incredibly satisfying.”
- “Graphics are super crisp, like proper next-gen stuff if your rig can handle it.”
- “The graphics are extremely washed out and somehow inferior to the original Pure Pool that came out years ago.”
- “Other than some improved graphics, I found this version the same as that one but for 10x the price.”
- “Sometimes I have noticed some small graphical bugs, like balls losing their textures after a shot but they do regain them after.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its deep, rewarding career mode, addictive and easy-to-learn mechanics, and polished core experience with realistic physics. While some users note a lack of configurable options and minor realism omissions like chalking the cue, ongoing patches and developer responsiveness have improved the experience. Overall, it offers satisfying gameplay with varied modes and content appealing to fans of pool.
- “The career mode is deep and rewarding, and I really appreciate that you can unlock everything through gameplay instead of being pushed toward microtransactions.”
- “Addictive gameplay, easy to pick up and refine/improve technique, difficult to put down to be honest.”
- “The core gameplay loop is satisfying, it feels polished, and there's enough content to justify the price.”
- “It feels mechanical and unnatural, less like playing a skilled opponent and more like playing a shot-making robot that ignores realistic risk.”
- “There are virtually no configurable gameplay or control options.”
- “The ability to chalk the cue and having consequences for not doing so would have added to the realism. I understand the gameplay impact and frustration that could lead to if you miscue a shot simply because you forgot the chalk mechanic - however, this is the same in reality. This really should be here and I would like to see that added in the future if possible.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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15%
The music in the game is generally described as fitting a relaxed, chilled vibe, with some users enjoying the diverse soundtrack and others finding certain tracks repetitive or forgettable. Options to customize or disable music are appreciated, with suggestions for improved playlist control or support for personal music files. Overall, the soundtrack complements the gameplay well but could benefit from more variety and original compositions.
- “Being able to deselect the different genres of music is a nice touch, as you may want something more chill for that session.”
- “The soundtrack is one of my favorite parts.”
- “The music complements the relaxed vibe perfectly, and before you know it, you've lost track of time just playing 'one more game.'”
- “The music tracks range from jarring to totally forgettable.”
- “It says 80 tunes but I have been hearing the same ones over and over which have not been that good. Stick to jazz and do away with the rap, or let you customize your own soundtrack.”
- “Music is a bit boring, but you can turn it off and get your own playlist. Visuals are great and I'm running the game on 5120x1440, so I'm happy it supports super ultrawide.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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80%
The game's stability is generally solid with smooth camera angles and good performance even on older hardware, though occasional issues persist, such as opponent freezes after matches and visual glitches with the cue ball. Some glitches from the previous installment seem to remain.
- “The camera angles are smooth and the game runs great even though I'm playing on a laptop that's what you might politely call 'getting on a bit'.”
- “Sometimes you can finish a game and then the next 5 games can't finish because the opponent's game freezes.”
- “The lighting on the cue ball in particular glitches all over the place as it's rolling around the table.”
- “It's the same game as its predecessor, down to the glitches and obnoxious AI that can pot impossible shots and be perfect on the next ball.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a player avatar and an underlying plot, which some see as a missed opportunity but not a critical flaw given the nature of the game. While the absence of a story doesn't detract significantly, some players express frustration over unresolved gameplay issues, feeling disappointed by the overall experience.
- “Although you face off against named adversaries, you don't have a player avatar, and there's no plot behind your rise through the ranks in the world of pool.”
- “Since it'd likely be contrived anyways, and your opponents aren't drawn from reality, I don't think the game loses much from not having a story.”
- “But even then you've already rejected calls for a power bar etc., I don't believe you will acknowledge let alone fix the issue I've stated makes this game unplayable. You didn't acknowledge it in my previous edit. My overall point is this: we, the gamers, spent our hard-earned money on your broken game that you knowingly released in such a state. Therefore, we left honest but negative reviews as is our right as consumers. Who are the bad guys in this story?”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Optimization reviews are mixed, with some users experiencing poor performance, while others report smooth, stutter-free gameplay even on older high-end hardware like an i9 10400k with a 3090 GPU at highest settings.
- “It runs smooth as silk on my several years old PC (i9 10400k with 3090 card), no stuttering on highest settings.”
- “Just bad performance.”
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monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is mixed, with praise for allowing players to unlock content through gameplay rather than microtransactions, but criticism for prioritizing paid cosmetic additions over fixing core game issues, leading some to view it as a cash grab.
- “The career mode is deep and rewarding, and I really appreciate that you can unlock everything through gameplay instead of being pushed toward microtransactions.”
- “Never cared to fix basic game problems with physics and multiplayer, added 3 skins cash grab instead.”
- “This is a clear cash grab from Ripstone.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in Career mode is extensive, requiring significant time and effort to complete challenges and unlock cues, often feeling like a lengthy commitment.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Career mode has loads to do and I’ve already spent way more time than I thought I would just grinding through challenges and unlocking cues.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere receives mixed feedback: while the first game’s dim lighting effectively creates a gritty pool hall mood, some users feel the overall atmosphere is lacking and does not enhance their enjoyment.
- “I do not really have fun playing it, as there is no atmosphere!”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the humor lacking or not funny, with some focusing more on gameplay aspects rather than comedic elements.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game lacks emotional engagement due to unresponsive cueing and awkward, clunky controls when moving and viewing around the table.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is hindered by frustrating aspects of the game, leading some players to set it aside for extended periods in hopes of future improvements.