Pocketing the Ball

Pocketing the Ball is a 3D cue sports game with 8-ball, 9-ball and snooker. You can play solo, take turns with another player on the same computer, or compete online through Steam. Aim, set your shot power and cue-ball contact point, then use follow, draw and sidespin to shape shots and control position. You can attack or play defensively as you plan your next shot.

Game modes

Practice difficult shots in practice mode, or play against computer opponents across four difficulty levels. For online matches, create public, friends-only or private Steam lobbies, invite friends directly, or use quick matchmaking.

Learn the shots

Step-by-step tutorials cover camera controls, aiming, shot power and basic pool rules, then introduce cut shots, follow and draw.

Customize your game

Steam Workshop lets you customize characters, balls, cues, tables, environments and match sound effects. You can browse community creations or make and share your own mods. The game also includes a jazz soundtrack, supports adding local music to its in-game playlist, and offers multiple post-shot camera styles for following the cue ball or watching the action across the table.