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Session: Skate Sim

Session: Skate Sim

Made by and for skaters, the dual stick controls faithfully reproduce your feet on the skateboard for an ultra-realistic experience. Try out real-life iconic skate spots, customise your skater and equipment with items from the top brands

83%
Very Positive
Developercrea-ture Studios Inc.
PublisherNacon
Release DateSep 22, 2022
$39.99
Peak Players1.7K
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Indie
Simulation
Sports
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Session: Skate Sim is a hardcore skateboarding simulator that prioritizes technical realism and a steep learning curve over arcade-style accessibility. While it offers a deeply rewarding experience for purists and real-life skaters, it is currently hampered by technical jank, inconsistent animations, and community concerns regarding the future of developer support.

Pros

  • Highly realistic dual-stick control scheme that accurately mimics real-life skateboarding mechanics.90%
  • Deeply rewarding skill ceiling that provides hundreds of hours of gameplay for dedicated players.85%
  • Authentic representation of street skating culture and real-world brands.70%
  • Valuable as a teaching tool for understanding the logic and timing of real-world flip tricks.60%
  • Active modding support allows for significant community-driven content and improvements.50%

Cons

  • Persistent technical issues including buggy animations, physics glitches, and lack of player inertia.90%
  • Recent updates have introduced controversial changes such as a 60 FPS cap and the removal of certain trick types.80%
  • Lack of core features like multiplayer and functional transition (vert) skating.75%
  • Perception of winding-down development and 'abandonware' status despite remaining bugs.70%
  • Steep learning curve that can be frustratingly difficult and tests the player's patience.65%

Notable Mentions

  • The game is frequently cited as the 'definitive' sim for those who find the EA Skate series too arcade-like.
  • Reviewers strongly recommend purchasing the game on sale due to its unpolished state.
  • The 'story' mode is described as barebones and visibly unfinished.
Confidence: 81%
Based on the 69 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 1, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
141
Peak · last 90 days
249
All-time peak
1.7K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Feb 14, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
100%
All-time positive
83%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews15.9K
Positive: 13.2K (83%)Negative: 2.7K (17%)

10%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

113h

Avg Playtime at Review

66%

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