What is the best game similar to Pool 2D - Poolians?

The closest game to Pool 2D - Poolians is Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, turn-based strategy and card game strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Pool 2D - Poolians?

The three closest games to Pool 2D - Poolians are: 1. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (61/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (59/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. The Jackbox Party Pack 3 (58/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Pool 2D - Poolians's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 17 dimensions.

Is Ascension: Deckbuilding Game similar to Pool 2D - Poolians?

Yes — Ascension: Deckbuilding Game scores 59/100 similarity to Pool 2D - Poolians. They share 9 attributes, including card game strategy and turn-based strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Sports games are similar to Pool 2D - Poolians?

The best Sports games similar to Pool 2D - Poolians are Egyptian Senet, Poker Night 2 and Poker Night at the Inventory. All share the Sports genre alongside other key Pool 2D - Poolians attributes like deep simulation, turn-based strategy and card game strategy.

How is similarity to Pool 2D - Poolians calculated?

We compare Pool 2D - Poolians against every game in our catalog using 17 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Pool 2D - Poolians experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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If Pool 2D - Poolians left you wanting more, this list of 49 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — sports simulation, vibe casual and horror setting — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 17 attributes. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes comes closest (61/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pool 2D - Poolians. Each one has been evaluated across 17 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Keep Talking and Nobody ExplodesClosest overall match

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

Co-opMultiplayerOfflineNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 97%· 17KRAWG👍 93%· 419MC67IGDB84· 5OC86· 23

Year 2015Dev Steel Crate GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing deep simulation, turn-based strategy and card game strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping sports simulation

Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes is a game about defusing a bomb. It was initially made for virtual reality headsets but also supports traditional screens and controls. ###Player cooperation The game is meant to be played by at least two people in cooperation.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: visuals.

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#2Ascension: Deckbuilding GameClosest on tone

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPCasualNarrative2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.7KMC84

Year 2011Dev Playdek · Asmodee DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping sports simulation

Ascension: Chronicle of the Godslayer, was the first officially licensed deck building card game for iOS, and is now available for your PC as Ascension: Deckbuilding Game, complete with 5 full expansion decks! Play alone or with friends to battle against the Fallen One for honor and victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: setting.

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#3The Jackbox Party Pack 3

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloCasual

Steam👍 97%· 6.6KIGDB78· 6OC80· 15

Year 2016Dev Jackbox GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping sports simulation

Genre100Tone89Game mode75

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPOffline2DFree to Play

Steam👍 88%· 374

Year 2009Dev Apus Software · Three DonkeysPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping sports simulation

Open your mind and discover your power as you explore the world of Spectromancer!

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: tone and setting.

It predates Pool 2D - Poolians by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerCasualNarrativeRelaxing

Steam👍 78%· 365

Year 2015Dev Ezzat StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

New Important Note: To make the gameplay easier and more fun, you can press spacebar to throw the casting sticks instead of mouse click.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pool 2D - Poolians.

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#6Sentinels of the MultiverseClosest on game mode

iRank75

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opOnline

Steam👍 90%· 1.7KRAWG👍 45%· 20IGDB85· 2

Year 2014Dev Handelabra GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and offline

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping sports simulation

Calling all Sentinels! Do you have what it takes to defend the Multiverse? Compose a team of comic book heroes, each with their own playstyles, backstories, and grudges. Pit them against a variety of maniacal and formidable villains. Defeat your enemies and save the Multiverse!

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: setting.

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#7UNO

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineCasual

Steam👍 70%· 54KRAWG👍 74%· 265MC66IGDB53· 2OC64· 24

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Stands apart with visual first person and visual isometric, while skipping sports simulation

UNO is a video game adaptation of a famous card game developed in the 20th century. The aim is to be the first one to win 500 points. There is also a variation of the game called Uno Rush, announced two years later than the original. ###Gameplay The rules and card design do not differ from the original. Four players are sitting across the table.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pool 2D - Poolians.

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#8Ticket to Ride: Classic Edition

iRank78

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerOfflinePvPCasual2D

Steam👍 86%· 5.5KRAWG👍 67%· 117MC91IGDB63· 3

Year 2009Dev Plug In Digital · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based strategy games: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping sports simulation

Ticket to Ride is a turn-based strategy game, an adaptation of a board game of the same name. ### Gameplay The gameplay copies the board game entirely. The game takes place on a map of the United States and south Canada filled with multicolored railroads.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: setting and visuals.

It predates Pool 2D - Poolians by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Lara Croft GoClosest on setting

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorrorAnime

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB86· 5OC83· 19

Year 2015Dev Square Enix Montréal · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing turn-based strategy, card game strategy and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping sports simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: visuals and game mode.

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#10Telltale Texas Hold ‘Em

iRank50

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 68%· 370RAWG👍 24%· 21

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping sports simulation

Join poker's most outspoken players for a hand of Telltale Texas Hold'em, the card game stacked high with personality. Quips will fly, chips will fall, and you may just end up rolling in the aisles.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Pool 2D - Poolians.

It predates Pool 2D - Poolians by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone77Setting58Visuals57Game mode19

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOffline2D

Steam👍 94%· 11K

Year 1999Dev InfogramesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with turn-based strategy, multiplayer gameplay and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, shooter and combat tactical, while skipping sports simulation

It predates Pool 2D - Poolians by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode72Visuals60

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

Co-opSoloCasual2DTactical

Steam👍 84%· 644

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, while skipping sports simulation

The critically acclaimed card game is now available on PC! Dead Man’s Draw is a simple and strategic game of luck and skill that boils down strategy gameplay into a single, tense decision: to play it safe or risk everything in pursuit of killer combos and boundless treasure.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: game mode.

Genre100Tone90Visuals60Game mode45

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 7.4KRAWG👍 68%· 220MC75IGDB65· 3

Year 2013Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the turn-based strategy games cluster, with card game strategy, sports simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

Playing poker is good in itself and as an occasion for live communication, a disclosure of communicative talents, a great way to spend time with friends. Especially if these friends know how to play and have fun playing. This poker simulator allows you to spend time in a beautiful company.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: visuals and game mode.

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloMultiplayerOnlineFree to PlayHistorical

Steam👍 73%· 776

Year 2014Dev Red Team GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping sports simulation

Collectible cards come to life in CARDS AND CASTLES! Collect cards, build decks, and compete against other players in strategic tactical battles. Your cards turn into expressive animated characters when you play them on the game board.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Pool 2D - Poolians.

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#15Balatro

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GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloCasualNarrative2DHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 191KRAWG👍 86%· 263IGDB91· 5OC92· 64

Year 2024Dev LocalThunk · PlayStackPlaytime ~14hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Both are turn-based strategy games — sharing card game strategy, turn-based strategy and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and vibe relaxing, while skipping sports simulation

Balatro is a poker-inspired roguelike deck builder all about creating powerful synergies and winning big. Combine valid poker hands with unique Joker cards in order to create varied synergies and builds.

Where it drifts furthest from Pool 2D - Poolians: game mode and visuals.

Released 6 years after Pool 2D - Poolians.

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Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

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Puzzle · Adventure

Magic 2014 — Duels of the Planeswalkers

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

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Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Governor of Poker 2

Adventure · Simulation

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Simulation · Survival

Worms 3D

Turn-Based Strat

Duelyst

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Abalone

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Battle Chess

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Endless Space 2

Turn-Based Strat

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Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Endless Space

Turn-Based Strat

Mario Party DS

Puzzle · Turn-Based Strat

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Worms

Turn-Based Strat

Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising

Turn-Based Strat

Master of Orion 2

Turn-Based Strat

Master of Orion

Turn-Based Strat

7 Grand Steps: What Ancients Begat

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Magic: The Gathering Arena

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Sid Meier's Civilization II

Turn-Based Strat

Yu-Gi-Oh! Forbidden Memories

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

Card City Nights

Deck Builder · Adventure

Magic 2015 - Duels of the Planeswalkers

Deck Builder · Turn-Based Strat

Teamfight Tactics

Turn-Based Strat · Deck Builder

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Adventure · Platformer

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What is the best game similar to Pool 2D - Poolians?: The closest game to Pool 2D - Poolians is Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes, scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, turn-based strategy and card game strategy. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Pool 2D - Poolians?: The three closest games to Pool 2D - Poolians are: 1. Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes (61/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Ascension: Deckbuilding Game (59/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. The Jackbox Party Pack 3 (58/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Pool 2D - Poolians's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 49 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is Ascension: Deckbuilding Game similar to Pool 2D - Poolians?: Yes — Ascension: Deckbuilding Game scores 59/100 similarity to Pool 2D - Poolians. They share 9 attributes, including card game strategy and turn-based strategy. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Sports games are similar to Pool 2D - Poolians?: The best Sports games similar to Pool 2D - Poolians are Egyptian Senet, Poker Night 2 and Poker Night at the Inventory. All share the Sports genre alongside other key Pool 2D - Poolians attributes like deep simulation, turn-based strategy and card game strategy.
How is similarity to Pool 2D - Poolians calculated?: We compare Pool 2D - Poolians against every game in our catalog using 17 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Pool 2D - Poolians experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.