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Skate Story
Developer by Sam Eng
Skate Story is a skateboarding video game developed by the American indie developer Sam Eng and published by Devolver Digital. The game was released for macOS, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Windows on December 8, 2025. The game follows a demon in the Underworld who, after making a deal with the Devil, has to skate to the moon and swallow it to be freed. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
411 reactions from 3 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon) · newest Oct 7, 2026 · last updated Oct 7, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
94
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258 positive · 17 negative
95% range 90–96%
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| Steam reviews | 258 | 17 | 0 |
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Steam's own rating
Overwhelmingly Positive
3,043 of 3,152 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
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Reactions
60 of 411 · most liked firstI appreciate Skate Story upping the game on the "we did not use Generative AI to make this game" disclosure meta.
unlabelledView post →The PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for December includes: 🏜️ Assassin’s Creed Mirage 🐉 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty 🛹 Skate Story ☁️ Granblue Fantasy: Relink …and more. Full details: play.st/4ps8saJ
unlabelledView post →Skate Story releases day one into the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog on Dec 8 New hands-on details Devolver's surreal skating adventure: play.st/3JSAyN5
unlabelledView post →improvised a crude diffractive glass vtuber shader stack during last night's Skate Story stream to match the game a little bit more (processing mostly in OBS, with VSeeFace just sending the vtuber's normal buffer)
unlabelledView post →NEW TRAILER!! I was freaking out about this for a while. shows more of the game and how far it's come! SKATE STORY "OVERLORD"
unlabelledView post →A fantastic and unique premise for a skateboarding game. Controls are tight, and the soundtrack is legendary. Blood Cultures is one of my favorite bands, and the use of their music in this game is superb. If you liked the control scheme from the Tony Hawk games, and enjoy good music, then I highly recommend this game. Edit: I played the game to completion, and it was a blast! I will be doing another couple of play throughs to get all of the collectables. Some of the instrumentals and mixes of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I recommend this game highly, especially for a first time playthrough. There's really only one feature I wish was in this game. After you complete the Epilogue and the campaign. I wish for a free skate mode where you can just free room between different levels, rather than play the whole game through again. I'm sure its a easy fix that can be put in a patch after launch. Other than that, I'd call it a 9.5/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It’s our last episode of the year! 🏆 Our Game Awards highlights 🤖 Discussion on AI in gaming 🕹️ New Diablo update, Skate Story, Terminator 2D, Silksong, Puzzmo and more! youtu.be/Lz3jucLMH5M?...
unlabelledView post →To me, Games are constructed from people's dreams. Surf through other's worlds. Experience them through their eyes. A practice is ritualistic empathy. When I was young, I usually got sub-merged in these worlds. Experiencing it for what they are. As I grew older, I started forming likes and dislikes. Games became more calculated. It became what I wanted. Rather than what they are. I found skate story way back in 2020 through a twitter clip. I knew at that moment, I wanted to play…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →"it's easy! small teams with contractors and self-funded only!" congratulations, Kena, a game that outsourced 95% of its staff to other countries, is indie, and Skate Story isn't
unlabelledView post →This game is a product of labour of love and care. It is a short but powerful experience, it's packed with some of the prettiest visuals I've played in a game in so long, the soundtrack is phenomenal and the gameplay is just so fun, it's got a few core mechanics that work so well together. And for 20 USD? hell yeah. I absolutely love high quality games under 8-10 hours that scratch this itch I always have. It's also got tons of fun references to all sorts of different media, albums, shows,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's a brilliant game. I love the shatter fx, the bouncy cam, the music, and how realistic the skating feels. The story is weird and vague enough to be a snippet out of one of William Burroughs books. The only thing that could improve it is a free skate mode, but if it never gets one, it wouldn't retract from it's greatness. It is Skate 'Story' after all.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The first hub in this game is a lyceum, but it never asks you to think. It asks you to feel. It takes the conglomeration of sensory experience that only videogames are capable of providing, in harmonising sight, sound and touch, to provide a sort of rare, surreal immersion you won't feel anywhere else.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Name me another game you can land a 360 inward heelflip inside the belly of a cosmic centipede.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very proud to say that I had the opportunity to play bass clarinet on some of the music for Skate Story, huge thanks to @audiosprite.bsky.social for including me! Go pick up the game it's incredibly sick!!
unlabelledView post →Skate Story has been nominated for 'Best New York Game' at the New York Game Awards (@nyvgcc.bsky.social)! Beyond honored to be nominated for an award in the very city in which I skate, was born in, molded by.
unlabelledView post →Skate Story time! Really excited for this one. I get super hype for a game when every review mentions how good the soundtrack is. twitch.tv/itisidog
unlabelledView post →Having finished it, Skate Story is beautiful in every regard and it makes me wish that we didn't live in a world in which art so often needs to financially justify itself. It's stylish as hell, yes, but it's also such an intimate look at (to my perception) how we pull through to do/make worthwhile things in a world that doesn't provide any inherent meaning to us.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I’ve been hyped for Skate Story ever since that first trailer dropped years ago Now that I finally get to play it, I’m thrilled to say that it absolutely does not disappoint In fact, it looks so stunning The soundtrack? Amazing The gameplay? So smooth and responsive The whole game is a vibe but It’s a bit weird and artsy, but in a fun way If you like skateboarding games and don’t mind constantly worrying that you might break into pieces, this is one of the most unique ones you’ll ever…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The #NewYorkGameAwards nominees for Best New York Game are: 🔵 Despelote 🔵 Baby Steps 🔵 Consume Me 🔵 Old Skies 🔵 Ball x Pit 🔵 Skate Story
unlabelledView post →SKATE STORY: Echoes of the Underworld Bundle on Steam is a special edition including the base game and a 23-track, two-volume Soundtrack by @bloodcultures.bsky.social and John Fio (@audiosprite.bsky.social) Get 10% off when purchasing both below. devolver.link/4rZ5aO6
unlabelledView post →Previewed Skate Story for IGN back at Summer Game Fest and HOO BOY was it cool. Gotta be one of my most anticipated games of 2025. Up there with the inevitable game we get for Mario's 40th anniversary
unlabelledView post →SKATE STORY is launching Day 1 into the @playstation.com Plus Game Catalog! Day 1 being December 8, don't forget
unlabelledView post →i entered as a fan of skating games, and i am also now a fan of Blood Cultures. this game slaps
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't leave reviews. Really. Like ever. I won't make this long because it just boils down to passion + vision is the cornerstone of what this game is. I personally have skated for over 10 years and I can tell this was made by someone who understands skateboarding and its culture which means a lot in today's "to seem rather than to be" era That's just the initial appeal. Then the atmosphere and aesthetics drag you in complete. Top it off with a great and understandable story and you never…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →PlayStation Plus Game Catalog | December 2025 ▪️Assassin's Creed Mirage ▪️Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty ▪️Skate Story ▪️Granblue Fantasy: Relink ▪️Planet Coaster 2 ▪️Cat Quest III ▪️LEGO Horizon Adventures ▪️Paw Patrol: Grand Prix + World PS+ Premium ▪️Soul Calibur III ➡️ blog.playstation.com/2025/12/10/p...
unlabelledView post →Underneath the graphics and music is a thoroughly mediocre game with repetitive gameplay mechanics we've seen countless times before. Tricks are no more involved than just repeating L1+B, L2+B, R1+B, R2+B, L2+R1+B repeatedly until you stomp the board to cash in. There are no pipes, no grabs. There are grinds but nothing more than that. Hub areas involve collecting letters and spamming tricks. The game is not doing anything innovative mechanically. The plot and dialog with NPC's is so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Surreal, metaphysical, and often psychedelic, Skate Story has a better understanding of skating's true nature than most skating games. Read our review. www.avclub.com/skate-story-...
unlabelledView post →Come see our neat new games at Tokyo Game Show! 🐺 Neva by @nomadastudio.bsky.social 🛹 Skate Story by Sam Eng
unlabelledView post →Skate Story is an aggressively okay video game that has brief moments that are so emotionally overwhelming that you just kinda wanna go gaaaaaaaaah and shoot tears out of your eye sockets and wave your stumpy arms around like a little anime character. I'm not exactly sure what to make of that to be honest. I guess I'd recommend it for people who play enough video games to wanna check one out for spectacular bits spread out inside a dazzling but otherwise a somewhat underwhelming affair. The…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Skate Story has you grinding through several layers of Hell on a journey to eat the Moon. Boasting surreal visuals, a warm, lush, synth-heavy soundtrack that is one of my favorites of the year, and tight controls with a low skill floor, it's quite an interesting game. Despite running into a couple of bugs and the lack of a Chapter Select, it's really a must-play in my opinion. Seems like the delays were worth it!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NEW VIDEO! Looking for something fresh to play this weekend? Here's my rapid-fire recommendations from October's Steam Next Fest, including Absolum, Big Hops, Skate Story, and a hedge clearing minigolf game called Trimjob. More at the link: youtu.be/O3UeXBUjyTY
unlabelledView post →Skate Story - the stunningly artistic skateboarding adventure game from Devolver and solo dev Sam Eng - is launching later this year for PS5 + PC. (Read more: PlayStation Blog)
unlabelledView post →I reviewed @skatestory.com @bysameng.com and @devolverdigital.com for @nintendoinsider.bsky.social. With this, Devolver delivered 3/3 games I loved within the last few months (Baby Steps + Ball x Pit + Skate Story): www.nintendo-insider.com/skate-story-...
unlabelledView post →this game is a masterpiece, it has one of the most unique art i have ever seen and skating feels so smooth and satisfying, i wished there was more tricks and combos but its really fun to play, you are just a demon who is skating through hell and eats moons, and my fav thing about this game is the music i mean its just perfect in every way possible. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →an excellent endcap for my 2025. feels good to be a demon made of pain and glass. the one critique i would give to mr. sam eng is to have the option to be kicked back to the level select in the post-game for free skating
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Trying out some Next Fest demos, and the first one was Skate Story! This game jumps out in trailers due to the visuals, and I'm happy to say it's a blast to play. Zooming through the levels is a thrill, and even the most basic tricks feel impactful to land. Looking forward to the full release.
unlabelledView post →When the game is good, it's really bloody amazing. However, I do feel like the game is slightly incomplete in it's current form. There's a lack of chapter select, meaning you need to replay the whole game if you want to return to a specific sequence. The game is also incredibly easy on default settings. You can turn up the challenge with the accessibility options, but I do wish there were some challenges designed to really reward mastery of the systems. (If these exist and I missed them,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best indie games I've played in a very long time. At 6-7 hours to complete it might seem a little bit on the short side, but I felt that it was perfect for what Skate Story is. The whole game drips with vibes. Every encounter is well crafted. The music is on point. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →new game pitch: "Skate Story" meets "Skate" but with a narrative element
unlabelledView post →Too many Switch 2 games this December: - Metroid Prime 4 - Octopath Traveller 0 - Assassin’s Creed Shadows - PLZA Mega Dimension - Milano’s Odd Job Collection - Marvel Cosmic Invasion - Suika Game Planet - Skate Story - Tail of the Sun (JPN) - Rogue PoP - Disney Miraness Fitness And more!
unlabelledView post →This game is amazing just on its own as a skating game. holding it's own against the likes of skate 3 or session or any of the other more recent skating game. but it's also completely original, i got genuinely emotional in some parts, not because there's anything sad, but just because i'm like, so impressed with what the dev did, and i hope they're insanely proud of what they made because it's just so incredibly good. This game made feel a lot of things, and it's awesome for that. it's amazing,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I purposefully avoided playing the demo because I wanted to wait to experience the game in it's entirety. Now that I'm a bit over an hour in, and just starting chapter 2, I can safely say that Skate Story is one of the most beautiful art pieces I've ever had the joy of observing. After about 3 and a half years of patiently waiting, to say this game was worth the wait would be doing it a disservice, as I would've gladly waited a lifetime more for this masterpiece. Kudos to Sam Eng, Blood…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Music? Banging. Gameplay? Banging. Plot? Like if Dante Alighieri grew up reading Vans magazines, playing TC Pro Skater, and going on datura trips. End Product? A visual cacophony of vibes. Don't think, just buy it. It's as peak as everyone says it is. 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3620443327 DEMONS! TONIGHT.... WE STEAL THE MOON!!! -Pulowski "One solo developer just made the kind of game that shouldn't exist. A game that big studios would never even dream of trying. You're a glass demon in hell dealing with failure and anxiety. Surreal, twisted, weird, and the only reason it exists is because one person refused to make something safe. Skate story isn't just a game. It's an art piece about failure, pressure, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've been following this for years, after playing the demo for hours, and now the full game, I'm over the moon (lol) that it is as good as I hoped. Better even. The art style, the incredible music and atmosphere are unlike anything I've played. Like Rez mixed with THPS and some Jeff Minter vibes, but totally original and very much its own joyous thing.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game about shattering into a thousand pieces because you slightly misjudged how tall that rail was so instead of grinding on it like a cool guy you absolutely borfed it like a lame guy. And then you get back up and do it all over again because those moons ain't going to eat themselves.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I made the mistake of posting this #SkateStory review on the same day as The Geoffs — and it got buried. It's a fantastic, weird, vibey game... RTs for exposure appreciated! 🍿 youtu.be/-j6iPpWqKnA
unlabelledView post →This is a weird one, and I don't just mean the game itself. Skate Story is a game I'd give any individual component of around a 7/10 (aside from the music, which is really very good and well-selected), and which I wouldn't say is greater than the sum of its parts, but somehow elevates itself to be a game I would almost call a must-play. This is dark horse GOTY material, despite feeling thoroughly incomplete. And really, that's the core of why I wouldn't give anything in the game more than a…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This would have been impossible as a AAA title. This is a game with an author who had a story that needed an outlet. There was a reason for this game to be made and you can feel it while you're playing. I think the narrative stands on its own as a well-written and thoughtful story. The mechanics stand on their own as genuinely fun gameplay. The soundtrack, made to form for the game, is an accomplishment in and of itself. The visuals are simple but so captivating and so uniquely tailored to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sam Eng, the sole developer of Skate Story, discusses how his hometown of New York City influenced the game. www.avclub.com/skate-story-...
unlabelledView post →this is my favorite game of the year. the world is magical, the controls feel smooth and visceral, and the writing is like nothing i've seen in a game before. plus the music, the sound effects, the secrets and oddities i've been uncovering on my second playthrough... skate story is a work of art.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →4 games that defined my 2025: Wanderstop: The game that I cried the most 🥹 Crown Gambit: The game that I want to play again the most Skate Story: It brought back memories of my childhood Artis Impact: Artis's reactions to situations had me giggling uncontrollably. 🤣
unlabelledView post →One of the best games ever made, everything is masterfully put together and every single level is carefully made to convey what the author wanted to make you feel. It is absolutely crazy thinking that someone could make something like this. This is definitely my GOTY 2025. Thank you for making this Sam.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Matt & Gen are joined by @bysameng.com, the Developer of Skate Story, to discuss making a skateboarding game where falling actually hurt you, the balancing act of evoking the look of a skate video with a playable camera system and skateboarding game OSTs. funandgames.libsyn.com/episode-219-...
unlabelledView post →Skate Story just *feels* SO damn good, every effort being made to provide just the most brain-sparking skateboarding experience possible. The low grinding sound of the wheels as it changes from asphalt to concrete to bumpy textured parts of the side walk, the skidding of sliding to the pitch of a manual. The physics and how you can just slowly roll down hill and let momentum carry you across the level, how when you crash, you eat ♥♥♥♥ in *just* that right way where the foot catches the rail and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful game that I think needs to better advertise or showcase what the gameplay is actually like on the store page. Visually, sonically, and mechanically this is an awesome game. Props to the developers(or developer?) for this style. But man do you hardly get to do what the game showcases, skating. I feel a lot of people who would be excited about buying a skating game generally are people who enjoy flow games like anything grind fiction or Wipeout, Skate, etc... And that is kind of how…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In a sea of derivative and creatively bankrupt games, Skate Story stands out as a breath of fresh air. It's honestly baffling how audaciously and fiercely free this game feels. The combination of the game's slickness and its killer ost is a thing to behold. Play this one at full volume on your biggest screen and let it draw you in with its unchecked, unhinged, unapologetic madness.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's been a while since a game so effectively captured my heart the way this has. I remember being awestruck upon the reveal trailer 3 years ago, and being just as impressed with every single teaser since. And after so long waiting, it makes me so happy to say it lives up to my extraordinary hype and then some. Amazing gameplay and feel, skating that is posed as difficult to handle, yet rewarding to master, a breathtaking quase-abstract rendition of Hell, with blood waterfalls cascading down…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game invokes deep philosophical questions, such as "One more bag of chips surely wouldn't kill me, right?", "Is my will strong enough to keep going?" and "Would you love skateboarding if you were a slug?"
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