Choose OlliOlli
Choose OlliOlli if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. OlliOlli launched in 2014.
OlliOlli vs Skater 2D
OlliOlli and Skater 2D both land in Sports, 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 Sports, Indie on Steam. OlliOlli (2014) is 2 years older than Skater 2D (2016). OlliOlli scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Skater 2D (60.6% positive). 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 Skater 2D
Choose Skater 2D if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 96% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skater 2D launched in 2016.
Both OlliOlli and Skater 2D sit in Sports 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
 OlliOlli |  Skater 2D | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie | Sports, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (299 reviews) | 60.6% positive (33 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Roll7, General Arcade | Mihai Morosanu |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie on Steam.
- OlliOlli (2014) is 2 years older than Skater 2D (2016).
- OlliOlli scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Skater 2D (60.6% positive).
- Skater 2D is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than OlliOlli (0.49 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: OlliOlli is Deck Verified, Skater 2D is Deck Playable.
OlliOlli vs Skater 2D — FAQ
- Should I play OlliOlli or Skater 2D first?
- If you want chronology, OlliOlli (2014) came out before Skater 2D (2016). 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 OlliOlli and Skater 2D similar?
- They overlap on Sports, 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.