Virtual Pool 4
Released May 2015
Play 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Snooker, Billiards, Pub Pool, 27 games total! “So realistic it will make your real life pool game better!”Two career play modes, trick shots, video tutorials, multi-player online. Virtual Pool 4 is the most comprehensive cue sport game ever!
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Evaluation
Virtual Pool 4 launched on May 11, 2015 and has received consistent updates over the years, with the most recent posts in January and February 2026. The game features an ongoing online service with a yearly subscription model ($9.95/year for premium access), virtual currency, online tournaments, and player rankings — all of which are designed to operate indefinitely rather than conclude at a set point.
The developer, Celeris, has continued to maintain and improve the game over its decade-long lifespan. The January 2026 update (version 4.1.6.7) was a notable one, bringing a 64-bit build, localization into 10 languages, physics refinements, and new equipment options. A follow-up bug fix was posted on February 5, 2026. Prior updates in 2023, 2022, 2018, and 2017 all show a long-running pattern of physics improvements, ruleset refinements, and online feature enhancements.
This is a game built around an always-on online competitive ecosystem with recurring monetization, meaning it is designed as an ongoing service rather than a product with a defined content endpoint.
Evidence
Update 4.1.6.7 brings a 64-bit build, 10-language localization, physics tweaks, font selection, and a new carbon fiber shaft option.
Store description explicitly states that purchase includes 1 year of online premium access and that ongoing premium status requires a $9.95 yearly minimum, with virtual currency (V$) used to purchase cues and enter tournaments.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Celeris
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Play 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Snooker, Billiards, Pub Pool, 27 games total!
“So realistic it will make your real life pool game better!”
Two career play modes, trick shots, video tutorials, multi-player online. Virtual Pool 4 is the most comprehensive cue sport game ever!
Compete for a season in Pro Tour Career. Play against real pros and top amateurs as virtual opponents. Start on the Local tour and work up through the Regional, National, and finally the World tour. See tour rankings and player statistics. Try to earn all the tour achievements for each tour game. Each season includes several tournaments with different formats including single elimination, double elimination, and special invitational. Tour games include 9-Ball, 8-Ball, Snooker, Black Ball, 10-Ball, 8-Ball Pub World Rules, and Straight Pool. Play levels of Easy, Normal, Hard, Extra Hard, and Good Luck.
Start in the Garage and gamble your virtual bankroll through six locations and hundreds of opponents in Hustler career play. Beat the room boss to advance to the next location. Opponents become more challenging in later locations and the betting stakes go up! Some locations occasionally have tournaments for a change of pace in this pressure packed gambling odyssey. Use some hard earned virtual cash to buy break cues, jump cues and low deflections cue shafts. Careers setup includes seventeen different game choices and five skill levels.
Learn to play better pool! Video tutorials with Steve Daking cover all you need to know to improve your real life and your virtual pool game. After each tutorial segment, you can play and practice each lesson shot in Virtual Pool 4!
Setup trick shots or just play them from the pool and artistic billiard trick shot libraries. You can also play friends on the same computer, practice by yourself, or play any computer opponent.
Use a custom Play Cue to show some style and change the shaft to a lower deflection model for better aiming accuracy. Get a Break Cue to smash the rack harder and make more balls. Jump Cues can be used to jump over obstructing balls.
Compete in online tournaments or play with friends. Single and double elimination tournaments with or without handicap. Compete as singles or teams. Player profile, friends list, awards, statistics, rankings, calendar of events, shot upload. Online lobby where players meet and chat. Great for both the friendly and competitive player.
Purchase includes 1 year online as a premium player (full access) and 500 V$ which can be used to purchase cue sticks and enter tournaments. Ongoing premium status requires $9.95 yearly minimum.
Grab a cue and play now!
“So realistic it will make your real life pool game better!”
Two career play modes, trick shots, video tutorials, multi-player online. Virtual Pool 4 is the most comprehensive cue sport game ever!
Compete for a season in Pro Tour Career. Play against real pros and top amateurs as virtual opponents. Start on the Local tour and work up through the Regional, National, and finally the World tour. See tour rankings and player statistics. Try to earn all the tour achievements for each tour game. Each season includes several tournaments with different formats including single elimination, double elimination, and special invitational. Tour games include 9-Ball, 8-Ball, Snooker, Black Ball, 10-Ball, 8-Ball Pub World Rules, and Straight Pool. Play levels of Easy, Normal, Hard, Extra Hard, and Good Luck.
Start in the Garage and gamble your virtual bankroll through six locations and hundreds of opponents in Hustler career play. Beat the room boss to advance to the next location. Opponents become more challenging in later locations and the betting stakes go up! Some locations occasionally have tournaments for a change of pace in this pressure packed gambling odyssey. Use some hard earned virtual cash to buy break cues, jump cues and low deflections cue shafts. Careers setup includes seventeen different game choices and five skill levels.
Learn to play better pool! Video tutorials with Steve Daking cover all you need to know to improve your real life and your virtual pool game. After each tutorial segment, you can play and practice each lesson shot in Virtual Pool 4!
Setup trick shots or just play them from the pool and artistic billiard trick shot libraries. You can also play friends on the same computer, practice by yourself, or play any computer opponent.
Use a custom Play Cue to show some style and change the shaft to a lower deflection model for better aiming accuracy. Get a Break Cue to smash the rack harder and make more balls. Jump Cues can be used to jump over obstructing balls.
Compete in online tournaments or play with friends. Single and double elimination tournaments with or without handicap. Compete as singles or teams. Player profile, friends list, awards, statistics, rankings, calendar of events, shot upload. Online lobby where players meet and chat. Great for both the friendly and competitive player.
Purchase includes 1 year online as a premium player (full access) and 500 V$ which can be used to purchase cue sticks and enter tournaments. Ongoing premium status requires $9.95 yearly minimum.
Grab a cue and play now!
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Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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