Ultrapool

Ultrapool is a colourful, arcade-style roguelike based on pool. Players assemble a triangle of balls that each carry unusual effects, then pocket them to earn score. The game is described as playing like a pool version of Balatro and Super Auto Pets. The aim is to survive 10 rounds, with bartenders acting as the opponents to impress.

The core pool mechanics are simple: the player aims to get the balls into the holes. Extra score is converted into money, which can be spent at the bar to buy new balls and improve the existing set. Ball abilities vary widely. Examples include a ghost ball that reappears on the table, a chicken ball that lays spherical eggs, a bomb ball that explodes if it is bumped too often, and a ball styled as the Earth. All balls are round and roll normally, so there are no cubes.

A cocktail bar feature opens up once players have become familiar with the game. Players can ask the bartender to mix any two balls together, producing a combined ball with its own effect. The developer notes that some of these combinations may seem powerful enough to break the game, though the bartenders still pose a challenge across the full run.