Skateboarding games would represent, or probably be, the very soul of gamers worldwide. But while we wait with patience for the next big title of EA Skate, here are some rad skateboarding games coming your way in 2024 that might just capture your interest: With a list of 10 to look out for in 2024, from multiplayer mayhem to offbeat indie gems, here’s what to look out for.
1. Skate Story
First on our list, we have the highly anticipated Skate Story. In this game, you play as a demon made of glass living in the underworld who strikes a deal with the devil, allowing you to skateboard your soul to the moon and swallow it. The game features more than 70 different tricks you can do among trials, even an interesting narrative. Although there hasn’t been any news about a concrete release date, fans eagerly await updates.
2. Sword of the Sea
Atmospherically indie, Sword of the Sea is one weird game that crammed skateboarding mechanics together with a surrealist adventure.You’ll be riding on a hover sword across a rather stunning landscape teeming with life. As of date, with no release date, its premise has already turned many an indie game enthusiast’s head.
3. Wrekless
Slated to release in Q3 2024, Reckless promises a multiplayer mode with up to 50 skaters per server. You can create skate parks, take part in mini-games, and generally enjoy the culture of skateboarding. From the self-shaded graphics to its many multiplayer modes, this seems like the perfect option to spend time while we wait for a much-anticipated skateboarding title.
4. SkateNation XL
Skate Nation XL is a classic skateboarding game wherein, though there has been controversy with the title’s development, you will find varied skate parks, iconic landscapes, and smooth game mechanics. This arcade-style game features both single-player and multiplayer modes.
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5. Stunt Boost
Stunt Boost is a racing game where records shall be beaten, leaderboards are to be climbed, and you should be the fastest in the community. This first-person perspective lets you do tricks while racing down the tracks made of cardboard and toys. Fast action covers this title, and competitive gamers truly will love it.
6. Skate Shop Simulator
Skate Shop Simulator isn’t technically a skateboarding game, but creativity earns this a spot on the list, wherein you will play as a skate shop rather than an ollie. You create boards, sell them, upgrade them, and encourage the next generation of folks to get into it. A lighthearted simulation game for anyone who enjoys skate culture.
7. OllieFrog Toad Skater
You play a toad skating through free roam and career modes, doing grinds, flips, and the typical tricks in the air. The game is squishy, cute, and you can even skate on water. With a demo already out, it is one to check for some light-hearted fun.
8. BreadSkate
Yes, you heard that right! In Bread Skate, you play as a literal loaf of bread with wheels. As silly as that sounds, it manages to get you doing big airs, long grinds, and forever flips while cruising the world. There’s a demo on Steam, so check the following out if you’re into quirky skateboard adventures.
9. Pixel Skater
The name says it all, really: as one might expect, Pixel Skater hearkens back to the retro pixel art of classic skateboarding games played on the Game Boy. This fast-paced arcade title boasts a deep combo system, a very robust level editor that allows players to create and share custom levels, a story mode, challenges, and puzzles aplenty for both solo and competitive players alike. No demo yet, sadly.
10. Skate or Don’t
Kicking off our list is Skate or Don’t. Yeah, it doesn’t look like much from the get-go, but this is a massive multiplayer arcade game designed for over 1,000 players per match. Coming with procedurally generated courses and fun physics, this one promises a great time for party games or streamers. Though there’s no set release date, you can give the demo a go on Steam.
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