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Pool 2D - Poolians

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Pool 2D is a free pool game including 8-ball,9-ball,15-ball,3-ball,rotation and blackjack. The graphics are spectacular and the physics are realistic and accurate. Whether you play against the computer or against real players from all over the world online, the action is smooth and fast paced!

Global score

86/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Massively Multiplayer, Simulator, Sport, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Addictive and fun gameplay
    • Realistic physics
    • Multiplayer with friends and online players
    • Simple and accessible controls

    Cons

    • Premium membership paywall after trial
    • Some ui and graphics are outdated
    • Limited game modes and features
    • Matchmaking and server issues reported
    • Lack of tutorial and explanation for advanced mechanics

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "Game offers skill-based challenges with realistic physics and AI difficulty settings, rewarding player improvement and mastery."

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    • Competition

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      "Includes ranked modes, leaderboards, and multiplayer matchmaking fostering competition among players."

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    • Continuation

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      4

      "Many reviews mention addictive gameplay and long play sessions, indicating strong desire to continue playing."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Primarily competitive but supports playing with friends cooperatively in local and online multiplayer."

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      "Supports playing with friends and social interaction, but primarily competitive rather than cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      -2

      "Players follow a fixed environment and ruleset with minimal opportunity for creative expression or modification."

      Capsule for The Exit 8 The Exit 8

      "Gameplay follows standard pool rules and mechanics with minimal creative building or modification."

    • Domination

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      "Some players enjoy dominating opponents in ranked matches, but interactions are generally balanced and respectful."

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      "Some players enjoy dominating others in matches, though interactions appear mostly respectful and balanced."

    • Escapism

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      "Players report using the game for relaxation, stress relief, and distraction from real-life problems."

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      "Players report using the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief from real life."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest, not due to obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Players try different shot angles and strategies to optimize combos and survive."

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      "Players try different shots and strategies, though within established pool gameplay conventions."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      -3

      "Game environment is limited to poker tables and modes; no exploration of new areas or secrets."

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      "Game environments are limited to pool tables with no exploration of new areas or secrets."

    • Expression

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      "Some avatar customization and skins available, but limited overall personalization."

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      "Some avatar customization and profile personalization available, but limited cosmetic expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

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      "Focuses on realistic pool simulation and plausible scenarios rather than imaginative fiction."

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      "Game simulates realistic pool rather than imaginative or fictional scenarios."

    • Fellowship

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      "Active community and chat foster a sense of belonging and shared interest among players."

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      "Players form communities, chat, and socialize, creating a sense of belonging and shared interest."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      4

      "Players develop skills and improve through practice and competitive play."

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      "Players develop skills and improve through practice and competition."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

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      "Requires focused attention and active participation rather than casual or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      1

      "Some social interaction and voice chat, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

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      "Some social interaction and friendly chat, but limited evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership

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      -3

      "No clear leadership roles; players participate equally in lobbies and matches."

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      "No clear leadership roles; players mostly participate equally in matches."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Progression through levels, unlocking modes, and leaderboard rankings provide a sense of advancement."

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      "Includes ranking systems, leveling, and some unlockable features encouraging progression."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

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      "Many players find the game relaxing and a good way to unwind."

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    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Visual and auditory feedback is enjoyable though not highly stimulating; some players note simple graphics and sounds."

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    • Status

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      3

      "Leaderboards and rankings provide social recognition and status among players."

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      "Leaderboards and rankings provide social recognition and status among players."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely gameplay focused."

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    • Strategy

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      4

      "Players use planning, problem solving, and tactical thinking to survive and progress."

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    • Thrill

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      "Competitive matches and close games provide suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      4

      "Free to play with no paywalls; players feel good value for time invested despite some bugs."

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    • Violence

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    • Survival

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      "No survival or threat elements; stable and low-risk gameplay environment."

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    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Status, Story, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Fantasy, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Last update: 30/04/2026