Pool Party

2 3 4 Competitive

Challenge your spherical friends in various mini-games under palm trees.

“Pool Party” is a classic mini-game collection with a tournament mode, focussing on sporting activities. It is a “Pool Party” in two respects: On one hand, the arenas with palmes trees, beaches and water in the background make up for a cozy holiday atmosphere. On the other hand, the characters are colorful billiard balls, which is kind of charming.

With pool, tennis, sumo, football and a few other variations, there are plenty of disciplines to choose from. The control scheme is very simple, regardless of the mode. You move your ball with the analog stick; and there are two buttons for rolling and kicking. It’s easy to learn, but makes the game feel a bit too similar in each discipline.

On games consoles such as the Nintendo Switch or PlayStation 5, there is no shortage of titles that offer a themed collection of mini-games. Unfortunately, “Pool Party" lacks the unique elements and gameplay depth to really stand out from the competition. However, it certainly has its place as a simple party game for parents with younger children. It’s best to buy it in on sale, though.

Why you should play it:

  • Shallow gameplay, but easy to learn (regardless of the mode).
  • The theme is charming and the game is generally very child-friendly.

Last edited: 04.08.2024

Supported Platforms

  • Windows (Steam)
  • PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 (PSN)
  • Nintendo Switch (Nintendo eShop)
  • XBOX Series X/S, XBOX One (Microsoft Store)

This game may be available on other platforms. Please check out the official website for “Pool Party”, if your preferred platform isn’t listed. Your Linux distribution may support this game through Steam Play.

Supported Input Devices

  • Regular Gamepad
  • Single Joy Con (Switch)
  • No Keyboard (PC)

Most couch co-op games require one gamepad per player (DualShock 4, DualSense, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller etc.), but sometimes you can share gamepads (PS5, XBOX Series X/S), use a single Joy Con (Switch) or let at least one person utilize a keyboard (PC). Please note: We can’t guarantee that your specific setup works with “Pool Party”.

Multiplayer Options

  • Local Multiplayer (Couch Co-Op)
  • No Online Multiplayer
  • Remote Play Together on Steam
  • SharePlay on PSN (2 Players)

Remote Play Together (Steam) and SharePlay (PSN) allow you to share local multiplayer games with friends over the internet. Only the host needs to own the game. Remote Play Together is free. SharePlay requires a paid PSN subscription and is limited to 60 minutes per session and a maximum of 2 players.

Screenshot of: Pool Party
Screenshot of: Pool Party
Screenshot of: Pool Party

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We love couch co-op games. Nothing beats the joy of sitting in the same room, playing some fun games and experiencing the reactions of your friends first hand—especially during a pandemic, when you’re more often at home with your partner, family members or roommates. Sure, online multiplayer modes can be fun, too, but couch co-op has always been the best type of multiplayer games for us.

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