The 7 Best Pool Games for Offline Play

Play when you don't have Wi-Fi

Updated on October 21, 2021

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Most folks have played at least one game of pool in their lives. When it isn’t convenient to head to your local pool hall, play this classic game on your smartphone or PC. If you don't want to use your data or don't have access to Wi-Fi, these free pool games are offline, so you don’t need an online connection.

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Pool 2021 Free

What We Like

Helpful shooting guide to learn angles for the best shot.
Different cue sticks to change up gameplay.

What We Don't Like

Can't turn off the cue guidance system.
Obnoxious music and boring sound effects.
Can't play a regular game of pool.

While not a full-blown pool game, Pool 2021 Free focuses on leveling up through solo challenges. As you level, you unlock specialized cue sticks, giving you certain advantages. You start with the rosewood cue, which works pretty well with the game.

If you're new to online pool, the built-in cue guide helps you learn angles of shots and how much velocity to apply. However, you can't turn off the guides in the free version.

The game offers extra plays and refilling energy by watching ads, but these require you to be online. There's also another version of the game, but it requires an online connection, so make sure you select the free offline game.

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Android

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Pool Billiards Pro

What We Like

Three levels of difficulty.
Can change the cue and table.
Play against a computer, arcade challenges, or practice.

What We Don't Like

Playing against friends requires an online connection.
Problems with online player cheating.
Ads get annoying.

Pool Billiards Pro is a nicely polished entry with its many options for offline gameplay. The gameplay is smooth, and you're given an aim guideline that can be turned off once you're comfortable making various shots. The game has some cheesy background music, which can also be turned off, but it has realistic sounding sound effects to compliment the gameplay.

Single-player has several modes, including eight or nine balls against a computer, a practice mode, and an Arcade mode to complete different challenges while advancing levels. Plus, when you want to play online, you can play against other players around the world.

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Android

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Pool Night

What We Like

Clean and simple interface.
Aiming guide.

What We Don't Like

Ads appear after every game on the bottom of the screen.
Background music can be monotonous.

Pool Night is a simple pool game that has you complete different challenges as you progress through the city. The interface is clean, easy to use, and provides an aiming guide to make shots easier. While this is a no-frills offline game, it still provides plenty of enjoyment and challenge to pass the time.

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Android

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3D Pool Ball

What We Like

Choice between 2D or 3D mode.
Graphics are well done and polished.
Game controls are responsive and realistic.

What We Don't Like

Can only play practice mode or against the AI. No daily challenges available.
Most of the customization requires you to spend your earned coins.
Store is not available for offline play.

3D Pool Ball has a unique feature that allows it to be played in either 2D or 3D. Playing in 3D mode can give you some extra challenge, but the graphics are sleek. Offline gameplay is limited to either practice games or against the A.I., but you're given a choice between eight or nine-ball pool.

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Android

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Micro Pool

Pool table showing cue stick and pool balls

What We Like

Slick graphics.
Smooth gameplay.
Can play against another person offline.

What We Don't Like

Scores don't rotate when playing in landscape mode.
Lack of practice or training guide.

Micro Pool has some slick graphics for such a simple to use interface. Sporting four game types: 8 ball, 9 ball, Killer, and Speed. This pool game provides hours of challenging fun. If you find the game too difficult, there's a setting to adjust the opponent's strength. Another rare feature is the ability to play against another person offline. You and a friend can hand the phone off to each other after each round without using a data signal.

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iOS

Android

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Billiards Online 8ball Offline

Game screen showing five different games to play

What We Like

Has a quick tutorial on gameplay.
Allows you to curve your shot for more cue control.
Comes in 14 languages.

What We Don't Like

Can’t exit a match without completely exiting the game.
Connect to a social media account to get extra goodies.
Nags for email signup every time the game loads.
The developer website looks dubious.

Billiards online 8ball offline is a straightforward game, and it includes a brief tutorial to help familiarize you with game controls. One nice control feature is being able to curve your shot. While this might seem like cheating, it makes gameplay feel a bit more real. You also get a nice selection of games, including 8 ball, 9 ball, Russian pyramid, and Snooker.

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Android

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8 Ball Pool

Game screen showing online and offline games

What We Like

Several interface settings to customize your gameplay and screen layout.
Cue sensitivity adjustments are available as you improve your game.
Can purchase upgrades with in-game coins.

What We Don't Like

Offline games cost in-game coins to play.
Most of the extras require a data connection.
To level your avatar, you must play online games.

8 Ball Pool only offers offline play for two game types, but both offer loads of fun for you and a friend. Labeled as Practice Offline, this option offers two game types: Pass n' Play and Play Quick Fire.

Pass n' Play allows you to play a game of pool with a friend by passing your mobile device back and forth. Quick Fire gives you two minutes to make as many shots as possible. Both are fun to play with responsive game controls and enough challenge to keep you coming back for more.

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iOS

Android

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