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Session: Skate Sim

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2022

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Quick resume

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

Global score

83/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator, Sport, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Highly realistic skateboarding physics and controls
    • Extensive customization and settings options
    • Large, detailed maps with iconic skate spots
    • Rewarding skill mastery and progression
    • Active and passionate developer support

    Cons

    • Steep learning curve can be frustrating
    • Bugs and glitches present in gameplay
    • Lack of multiplayer and social features
    • Limited story and mission content
    • Some animations and transitions feel janky

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have extensive control over movement options, graphical settings, and gameplay style, allowing personal freedom in how they engage with the game."

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      "Players have extensive control over their actions and can customize controls and physics settings to their liking, allowing personal freedom and self-direction."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      5

      "The game demands high skill mastery, precise timing, and offers a steep learning curve rewarding player improvement and mastery."

      Capsule for Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action! Aces Wild: Manic Brawling Action!

      "The game has a steep learning curve and rewards skill mastery, with players needing to practice and refine their technique to succeed."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is primarily on personal progression and self-set goals rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

      Capsule for The King is Watching The King is Watching

      "Focus is primarily on personal skill development and self-set goals rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      4

      "Many players report long play sessions and habitual engagement, enjoying repeated exploration and riding."

      Capsule for Sledders Sledders

      "Players report long play sessions and habitual engagement due to the rewarding mastery and exploration of skating lines."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -4

      "The game is primarily a solo experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements mentioned."

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      "The game is mainly a solo experience with no multiplayer currently, emphasizing independent play."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      3

      "Customization of skateboards and character abilities offers creative expression, though within predefined options."

      Capsule for Stardust Skate Stardust Skate

      "Players can customize boards and place DIY skate objects, allowing creative expression within the environment."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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      "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape, often listening to music or podcasts while skating."

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      "Players use the game as a way to relax, escape reality, and immerse themselves in skateboarding culture."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

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      "Engagement is driven by intrinsic interest and personal desire rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players frequently explore and experiment with the challenging controls and physics, trying new approaches to tasks."

      Capsule for Hand Simulator Hand Simulator

      "Players experiment with advanced settings, controls, and physics to tailor the experience and explore new mechanics."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      3

      "Game features multiple large maps and encourages exploration of new areas and discovery of scrap and resources."

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      "The game features multiple large maps with iconic real-world skate spots encouraging discovery and exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Players customize skateboards and select characters with distinct personalities, enabling self-expression within the game."

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      "Customization of characters and skateboards supports player self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      -4

      "Realistic skateboarding physics and environments without fictional or fantastical elements."

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      "The game emphasizes realistic skateboarding physics and scenarios rather than fantastical or improbable events."

    • Fellowship

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      -3

      "Limited social connection due to lack of online multiplayer; mostly individual play with minimal community interaction."

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      "Limited social connection due to lack of multiplayer; mostly solo play with some community interaction via forums and Discord."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal development through practice."

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      "Strong emphasis on learning, skill acquisition, and personal development through practice and mastery."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Sedentary experience with no physical activity or rehab elements."

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      "Primarily a sedentary experience with no physical activity or rehab elements."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to master controls and compete."

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      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement to master controls and tricks."

    • Intimacy

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      -4

      "Minimal emotional or close social interactions; mostly surface-level community engagement."

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      "Minimal emotional or close social interactions; mostly surface-level community engagement."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or authoritative roles; players act independently or collaboratively without hierarchy."

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      "No leadership or authoritative roles; players act independently or collaboratively without hierarchy."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players accumulate cosmetics, unlock weapons, and complete challenges, providing a sense of advancement."

      Capsule for SpiderHeck SpiderHeck

      "Players accumulate items, unlock cosmetics, and complete challenges to progress."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Game provides flow and catharsis but also has moments of tension and challenge."

      Capsule for Spiral Knights Spiral Knights

      "The game provides moments of flow and catharsis, though some frustration arises from difficulty and bugs."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Visuals, sound effects, and physics provide sensory stimulation and enjoyment."

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      "Visuals, sound design, and physics provide sensory stimulation and emotional enjoyment."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -3

      "Limited social recognition or visibility; achievements mostly personal and community-based."

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      "Limited social recognition or visibility; achievements are mostly personal and community-based."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      1

      "Story mode exists but is minimal and often skipped; narrative is basic and secondary to gameplay."

      Capsule for Star Saviors Star Saviors

      "There is a basic story mode and missions, but the narrative is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Players plan jumps, timing, and puzzle solutions, requiring some problem-solving and mental challenge."

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      "Players plan and execute complex trick sequences requiring mental challenge and problem solving."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      2

      "Players enjoy the challenge and excitement of landing difficult tricks, though risk is moderate."

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      "Some thrill from mastering difficult tricks and overcoming challenges, though risk is moderate."

    • Value

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      3

      "Players perceive good value for time with extensive gameplay, mod support, and ongoing updates."

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      "Players perceive good value for time invested, especially with ongoing updates and mod support."

    • Violence

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      -5

      "No violence; gameplay centers on constructive skateboarding actions."

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    • Survival

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      -4

      "Low risk environment with minimal threat or failure consequences; emphasis on skill rather than survival."

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill, Story, Exploration.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026