SplitPool

Splitpool is a fun game with a clever twist on the usual pool games. The idea is simple but gets tricky fast: every time you hit a ball and don’t sink it, that ball splits into two. So each missed shot increases the chaos, and you need both precision and strategy to avoid the table getting overwhelmingly full. The graphics are simple and comfortable, and the effects, especially the splashes when balls duplicate, add a lot of character without feeling it has been overdone. Overall, it’s engaging, especially if you like arcade-style puzzle challenges with a bit of tension. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbQr0Qifnd4

SplitPool, developed and published by Bindus Games, takes the familiar concept of billiards and transforms it into something far more chaotic, colorful, and strategic. Rather than trying to replicate the feel of a real pool table, the game embraces arcade-style unpredictability through its central mechanic: every time you strike a ball without sinking it, that ball splits into two. What begins as a clean, manageable table quickly turns into a frantic cluster of multiplying spheres that threaten to overwhelm the player unless they plan their shots with intention. This simple yet clever twist redefines how you think about every move, creating a rhythm of tension and release that distinguishes SplitPool from standard cue sport titles. The game builds its personality around this mechanic, presenting itself with a cartoonish visual style and an absurd narrative premise involving spherical “creatures” overrunning pool halls around the world. The lighthearted tone makes the escalating chaos feel more playful than punishing, and the bright, clean environments keep the board readable even as dozens of balls scatter across it. Each table has its own layout and pacing, ensuring players must …

Simple game and pretence but I enjoyed the couple of hours it took to complete each level to three stars. Didn't feel the need to grind to 100% the achievements but well worth the low price so long as you go in not expecting a tonne of depth. It's a rare example of a pool themed game benefiting from not modelling spin, so the cue ball does exactly what you'd expect it to and it plays more like a puzzle game than a game of pool. Didn't experience any issues on the Steam Deck either. thumbs up!

"Cool game! I especially enjoyed the trippy music and the way the colors explode across the table :D Looking forward to seeing some new features!"

Fun game to play and challenge your skills. Its really satisfying when you manage a level without splitting any of the balls. Its also infuriating in the best of ways when it all goes wrong and the table is full of balls and nothing goes right. I also really like the option to just kill the last 2 balls with the power up or to freeze one when you know you are going to hit it and not get it in. Nice addition. It may negate the 3 stars but its still a nice touch to get you out of a sticky situation. Not sure how many levels there are in total but I got to 3-9 and will keep going. This would be hilarious as a multiplayer game.

Relaxing but also challenging, this game is a nice take on the classic pool game. The mechanics are intuitives, simple but fun. I have surprised myself restarting levels over and over just to avoid any multiplication. It's really worth its price, give it a try!