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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Radeon RX 570 / Arc A380 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Low Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 11 x64 Bit Processeur : Intel Core i7-1070 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 2070 / Radeon RX 5700 / Arc A750 DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High Quality setting, in 1080p, producing 60 FPS

Skate Story

Niche cult favorite
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Released December 8, 2025
sample: 458 reviews posted after launch (175 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 2,864 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
Critics' score : 84/100 (45 OpenCritic reviews)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 91% positive vs 97% overall (137 recent reviews)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

The soundtrack is the game‑making engine: 69 reviews praise the audio, and "musique" tops the keyword list. 97 % of all Steam reviews are positive, with 94 %Original post‑release feedback. Players spend an average of 6–10 hours filmed in a world that feels both richly atmospheric and tightly crafted.

What it's about: Enchaînez ollies, kickflips et grinds, traversez la cendre et la fumée des Tarides dans une quête perdue d'avance. Foncez sur votre skateboard pour anéantir des démons redoutables et sauvez des âmes torturées au cours d'un périple qui vous verra passer de fragile novice à Supernova du skateboard.

In-game

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« Name me another game you can land a 360 inward heelflip inside the belly of a cosmic centipede. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played432
« i entered as a fan of skating games, and i am also now a fan of Blood Cultures. this game slaps »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1
« 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?" »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« It’s really great to finally have an accurate portrayal of your old home state New York after so many movies and games getting it wrong. It made me miss it even more. Thank you Sam Eng »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« A skate game that got old the same way I did. Little downtempo/vaporwave chill trip contemplating eternity, sin, and skateboarding. It's cozy and pointy at the same time. This is a beautiful piece of art and a really good skate game. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played11
« Incredible game haven't felt this synesthesia since Rez. The abstract art style evokes skate culture in a way realistic games can't. I bought a skateboard after playing this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« I can't recommend a game where you can get softlocked and have to restart the game because it has no way to get you back in the story. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« Pas assez de drogue dans le sang dsl, ce n'est pas pour moi, dommage la démo m'avait conquis »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Honestly, one of the very few disappointing devolver games. It's overall clunky, and nothing really happens aside from it just repeating some generalized absurdism and cosmicism. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Okay game but it was such a mistake to fill the second half with tons of timed challenges. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Blood Cultures baited me into this millennial writing slop. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Je suis qu'au début mais l'experience est déjà folle »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

In players' words

« Name me another game you can land a 360 inward heelflip inside the belly of a cosmic centipede. »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played432
« I can't recommend a game where you can get softlocked and have to restart the game because it has no way to get you back in the story. »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« i entered as a fan of skating games, and i am also now a fan of Blood Cultures. this game slaps »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played1
« Pas assez de drogue dans le sang dsl, ce n'est pas pour moi, dommage la démo m'avait conquis »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« 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?" »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« Honestly, one of the very few disappointing devolver games. It's overall clunky, and nothing really happens aside from it just repeating some generalized absurdism and cosmicism. »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« It’s really great to finally have an accurate portrayal of your old home state New York after so many movies and games getting it wrong. It made me miss it even more. Thank you Sam Eng »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played11
« Okay game but it was such a mistake to fill the second half with tons of timed challenges. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« A skate game that got old the same way I did. Little downtempo/vaporwave chill trip contemplating eternity, sin, and skateboarding. It's cozy and pointy at the same time. This is a beautiful piece of art and a really good skate game. »
👍 anonymous review · 24 h played11
« Blood Cultures baited me into this millennial writing slop. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Incredible game haven't felt this synesthesia since Rez. The abstract art style evokes skate culture in a way realistic games can't. I bought a skateboard after playing this game. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Je suis qu'au début mais l'experience est déjà folle »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=102
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=69
Graphics / art
98 % pos · n=62
Story / writing
79 % pos · n=58
Performance
67 % pos · n=9
Content / longevity
17 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=6
Value for money
67 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay1028787
Audio / music696900
Graphics / art626110
Story / writing584675
Performance9603
Content / longevity6114
Stability / bugs6015
Value for money3201
Interface / UX1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 4 h.

<2h
64 % (n=25)
2-10h
95 % (n=286)
10-25h
97 % (n=139)
>25h
100 % (n=8)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 88% positive88JanMar 2026 : 100% positive100MarApr 2026 : 97% positive97AprMay 2026 : 98% positive98MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 90% positive90Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€13.00€14.99€16.99€18.98€20.982026€13.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Dec 08, 2025 · All-time low: €13.99 (Jun 11, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

1,7 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 26 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 23,4 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Audio dominates praise – 69 mentions, all positive.
  • Graphics receive universal acclaim – 62 mentions, 61 positive.
  • Gameplay is widely appreciated – 87 positive mentions out of 102.
  • Storytelling earns strong support – 46 positive mentions out of 58.
  • Post‑release sentiment stays high – 94 % positive among 458 reviews.

Weaknesses

  • Story receives 5 negative mentions, showing occasional narrative gaps.
  • Gameplay has 7 mixed mentions, indicating some balance concerns.
  • Performance sees 3 negative comments out of 9 mentions.
  • Bugs are noted in 5 reviews, all negative.
  • Content and UI are rarely discussed, with 4 negative and 1 negative mention respectively.

Who is it for?

Skate Story appeals to fans of skateboarding culture who also appreciate a strong musical backdrop and atmospheric storytellingיעים. Its indie RPG elements attract players seeking a unique narrative experience in a polished, visually striking world.

Is Skate Story worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 2,864 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Audio dominates praise. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

With an almost perfect positive record, Skate Story delivers on its core strengths of music, visuals, and engaging gameplay. Minor hiccups in storytelling, performance, and occasional bugs do not detract from its overall polish. It stands out as a top‑tier indie title for those craving a soundtrack‑driven skating adventure.

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Skate Story: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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