Choose How I learned to Skate
Choose How I learned to Skate if it matches what drew you to this matchup. How I learned to Skate launched in 2022.
How I learned to Skate vs Barrhell
How I learned to Skate and Barrhell both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. How I learned to Skate (2022) is 2 years older than Barrhell (2024). Barrhell is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than How I learned to Skate (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Barrhell
Choose Barrhell if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Barrhell launched in 2024.
Both How I learned to Skate and Barrhell sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 How I learned to Skate |  Barrhell | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (12 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Taavi Teemaa | Weird AF Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- How I learned to Skate (2022) is 2 years older than Barrhell (2024).
- Barrhell is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than How I learned to Skate (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
How I learned to Skate vs Barrhell — FAQ
- Should I play How I learned to Skate or Barrhell first?
- If you want chronology, How I learned to Skate (2022) came out before Barrhell (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are How I learned to Skate and Barrhell similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.