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Backspin: Snooker & Pool
SportsSimulation

Backspin: Snooker & Pool

by Portus Labs · Released January 8, 2026
★★★★★4.019 reviews
⚡ Quest 3S · Quest 3 · Quest Pro · Quest 2
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ComfortComfortable for most
ModesMultiplayer, Single User
Play areaSitting, Standing, Room-scale
Size649 MB
In-app purchasesNone
LanguagesEnglish

About this game

Backspin

Play cue sports your way in Mixed Reality or full VR. Backspin delivers accurate tables, spin-true cue ball physics, realistic throw, and natural table roll.

Real cue-sports variants

Play full-size snooker, American and English 8-ball, Chinese 8-ball, and American 9-ball. Each table is tuned to real dimensions and authentic pocket geometry.

Natural cue handling

Use intuitive controller-based cueing or enable Real Cue Mode to play with your own physical cue, featuring one-handed table adjustment and optional mixed reality support. Choose between simulation and arcade cueing styles.

Choose how you play

Practice in Sandbox, challenge AI opponents, or play online through random matchmaking and private rooms. Mixed reality and full VR support, spatial audio, and optional aim guides make every frame feel shared.

FAQ

Does it include full-size snooker?

Yes. You can play full-size or 3/4 snooker, along with American and English 8-ball, Chinese 8-ball, and 9-ball.

Can I use my own cue?

Yes. Real Cue Mode lets you play using your own physical cue, with one-handed table adjustment and optional mixed reality support.

Do I need a real table or cue?

No. Everything can be played entirely virtually using the controllers.

Can I play solo and online?

Yes. Practice in Sandbox, face AI, or compete online through random matchmaking or private room codes.

What players say

4.0 from 19 ratings on the Meta Quest Store

Now working with pro controllers

I was looking forward to this game, and I know it's only out but if it's not going to work with the pro controllers how can it be considered a poo/snooker sim. Let's hope the dev patches it quickly, I play most of the other pool/snooker games (bhp, MP, Unlimited snooker etc) work with the…

Oops01Jul 20264 found this helpfulDeveloper replied

GREAT PHYSICS WHERE IT REALLY MATTERS!

Backspin keeps its presentation fairly simple, but once you're at the table, it becomes a very enjoyable cue sports simulation. It takes a few minutes to understand the controls, but the physics, ball movement and spin feel convincing, and the optional aim assist makes it accessible while…

MajerikAug 2026Developer replied
Critical review

not good

......... bloody joystick........... game ...

ballhomeOct 2026
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Details

Developer
Portus Labs
Publisher
Portus Labs
Release date
January 8, 2026
Genre
Sports, Simulation
Category
GAMES
Modes
Multiplayer, Single User
Play area
Sitting, Standing, Room-scale
Comfort
Comfortable for most
Age rating
Everyone
Headsets
Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2
Controllers
Touch Controllers
Hand tracking
–
Languages
English
Internet
Required
Ratings
★ 4.0 (19 reviews)
Download size
649 MB
Version
0.2.13
In-app purchases
No
In-app ads
No
Giftable
✓ Yes
Website
Official site →

Price history

Went on sale once since Jul 12. Lowest ever: $14.99 (21% off).

AugSepOct$18.99$14.99Jul 12Today-21%AugSepOct$18.99$14.99
  • Regular price$18.99
  • Sep 22-29$14.99 (-21%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in USD.

Went on sale once since Jul 12. Lowest ever: €13.99 (22% off).

AugSepOct€17.99€13.99Jul 12Today-22%AugSepOct€17.99€13.99
  • Regular price€17.99
  • Sep 22-29€13.99 (-22%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in EUR.

Went on sale once since Jul 12. Lowest ever: £11.99 (20% off).

AugSepOct£14.99£11.99Jul 12Today-20%AugSepOct£14.99£11.99
  • Regular price£14.99
  • Sep 22-29£11.99 (-20%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in GBP.

Went on sale once since Jul 12. Lowest ever: ¥2,300 (23% off).

AugSepOct¥3,000¥2,300Jul 12Today-23%AugSepOct¥3,000¥2,300
  • Regular price¥3,000
  • Sep 22-30¥2,300 (-23%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in JPY.

Went on sale once since Jul 12. Lowest ever: CA$19.99 (23% off).

AugSepOctCA$25.99CA$19.99Jul 12Today-23%AugSepOctCA$25.99CA$19.99
  • Regular priceCA$25.99
  • Sep 22-29CA$19.99 (-23%)

Shaded areas show official Meta sales. Tracked since Jul 12, 2026. Prices in CAD.

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Frequently asked questions

Backspin: Snooker & Pool costs $18.99€17.99£14.99¥3,000CA$25.99 on the Meta Horizon Store. The lowest price we've tracked is $14.99, on Sep 22, 2026.

Not at the moment. It was last discounted on Sep 22, 2026, down to $14.99. Store sales come around regularly, and every new discount appears on our deals page the moment it goes live.

Backspin: Snooker & Pool officially supports: Quest 3S, Quest 3, Quest Pro, Quest 2. Headset support is set by the developer, as listed on the official store.

Yes: Backspin: Snooker & Pool supports multiplayer, single user, as listed on the official store.

Backspin: Snooker & Pool is rated Comfortable by the official store: minimal artificial movement, a great pick for VR newcomers.

Backspin: Snooker & Pool is rated Everyone on the official Meta store. Age ratings matter especially for online multiplayer titles, where voice chat is open.

Backspin: Snooker & Pool holds a 4.0 / 5 average from 19 player ratings on the official Meta store, still a small sample, so read it as an early signal.

Backspin: Snooker & Pool was released on January 8, 2026, published by Portus Labs.