Pool of Madness

About

Pool of Madness is a retro-styled pool game that swaps competitive tension for cosmic horror. You'll line up shots on procedurally generated tables while battling sanity-draining entities that spill from the void between cues. The mechanics stick close to traditional pool physics, but every successful pocket adds to your instability. Multiplayer matches let you team up or sabotage rivals, all while the environment warps with each stroke. Procedurally generated levels and permadeath keep things unpredictable. What sets it apart is the chaotic tension of skill-based play colliding with Lovecraftian nonsense. The 8-bit aesthetic contrasts violently with the game’s escalating madness, creating a cultish charm. Players often cite its punishing difficulty and the thrill of barely escaping a level before reality crumbles. With an 82% on Steam, it's a niche hit for those who enjoy their sports games with a side of existential dread.