Choose On a Roll
Choose On a Roll if you want an Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. On a Roll launched in 2017.
On a Roll vs Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game
On a Roll and Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game both land in Action, 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 Action, Sports, Indie on Steam. On a Roll (2017) is 3 years older than Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (2020). Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than On a Roll (61.4% 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 XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game
Choose Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game if you want an Adventure game with Online Co-op and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.8% positive across 12,732 reviews.
Both On a Roll and Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game sit in Action, Sports, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 On a Roll |  Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 61.4% positive (246 reviews) | 83.8% positive (12,732 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Creative Concepts | Easy Day Studios Pty Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- On a Roll (2017) is 3 years older than Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (2020).
- Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than On a Roll (61.4% positive).
- On a Roll is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game has co-op; On a Roll does not.
- Steam Deck: On a Roll is Deck Playable, Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game is Deck Verified.
On a Roll vs Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game — FAQ
- Which is better, On a Roll or Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game?
- On Steam reviews Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game scores higher (83.8% positive) than On a Roll (61.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play On a Roll or Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game first?
- If you want chronology, On a Roll (2017) came out before Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (2020). 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 On a Roll and Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.