“When the rain won’t quit, the session just moves to the couch.”
When it's raining, you skate the couch. From the arcade perfection of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater to the realism of Skate and the pure-flow of OlliOlli World, skate video games are a genre unto themselves. Here are the essentials across PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC.
ArcadeTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2The definitive remake — fast, combo-driven arcade skating perfection.Check Price →
RealismSkate (Series)Flick-stick controls and open-world lines for a lifelike feel.Check Price →
SimSession: Skate SimDual-stick realism and a deep replay editor for the purists.Check Price →
FlowOlliOlli WorldA gorgeous 2D flow-state skate platformer anyone can pick up.Check Price →
SandboxSkater XLThe physics sandbox with endless mods and custom gear.Check Price →
RetroTHPS 3+4 RemakeMore classic Tony Hawk levels rebuilt for modern consoles.Check Price →
SwitchSkate Game (Switch)Portable skating for the Nintendo Switch handheld.Check Price →
IndieIndie Skate TitlesStylish smaller skate games for a change of pace.Check Price →
ControllerPro Gaming ControllerA responsive controller for pulling off flick-stick lines.Check Price →
Retro ConsoleClassic Skate GamesOlder-gen Tony Hawk and Skate entries for collectors.Check Price →
HeadsetGaming HeadsetImmersive audio for long rainy-day skate sessions.Check Price →
PCSkate Games on PCSteam skate titles that shine with mouse, pad or mods.Check Price →Pick by feel: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 is fast, arcadey combo-chaining perfection and the best entry point; the Skate series and Session chase flick-stick realism; Skater XL is the sandbox for physics tinkerers; and OlliOlli World is a stylish 2D flow-state platformer anyone can enjoy. Check the platform (PS5/Xbox/Switch/PC) before buying, and note some titles are digital-only.
