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We filtered the 50 games similar to Pools down to the 12 that fit the “Multiplayer” category. Microsoft Flight Simulator, Roblox and Mirror's Edge Catalyst top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pools.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pools. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Microsoft Flight SimulatorClosest overall match

iRank84

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 72KIGDB85· 9OC92· 138

Year 2020Dev Asobo Studio · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pools.

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#2Roblox

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Year 2006Dev Roblox CorporationOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping horror tension

It predates Pools by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Mirror's Edge CatalystClosest on visuals

iRank75

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 16KIGDB69· 27OC70· 103

Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pools.

It predates Pools by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Farming Simulator 19

iRank74

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 76KRAWG👍 46%· 200OC70· 40

Year 2018Dev Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, co op and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

The best-selling franchise returns this year with a complete overhaul of the graphics engine, offering the most striking and immersive visuals and effects, along with the deepest and most complete farming experience ever.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pools.

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#5Animal Crossing: Wild World

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

IGDB75· 2

Year 2005Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: visuals.

It predates Pools by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Bully

iRank92

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationMelee

IGDB92· 4

Year 2006Dev Rockstar New England · Take-Two InteractiveOn PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: visuals.

It predates Pools by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationMelee

IGDB89· 9

Year 2009Dev Rockstar Leeds · Rockstar GamesOn Android · iOS

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: visuals.

It predates Pools by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Animal Crossing: City Folk

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationSandbox World

IGDB70· 5

Year 2008Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: visuals.

It predates Pools by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

iRank66

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationMagic

IGDB66· 7

Year 2009Dev EA Bright Light · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting and visuals.

It predates Pools by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Farming Simulator 2013 Titanium Edition

iRank70

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloRelaxingOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 93%· 5.3KRAWG👍 66%· 38IGDB30· 1

Year 2012Dev Giants Software · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

Welcome to the largest and most exciting farming simulator ever made! Farming Simulator will challenge you to take on the role of a modern day farmer. Animal husbandry, crops, sales… It's up to you to manage and grow your own farm in two huge environments: typical European and American environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pools.

It predates Pools by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11The LEGO Movie Videogame

iRank77

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerOpen WorldExplorationCo-op

Steam👍 87%· 5.9KIGDB64· 10OC70· 42

Year 2014Dev TT Fusion · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and co op, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pools.

It predates Pools by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

MultiplayerSoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 266KRAWG👍 61%· 1.0KMC77OC79· 134

Year 2018Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with battle royale tension, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

Battlefield V is the sixteenth game in its franchise. ###Plot Like the original Battlefield, the game is based on the real events of World War II. The game focuses on the obscure battles of the war.

Where it drifts furthest from Pools: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Pools.

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