Choose Skater 2D
Choose Skater 2D if it's currently about 99% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skater 2D launched in 2016.
Skater 2D vs Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game
Skater 2D and Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game both land in Sports, Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Skater 2D (2016) is 4 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 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 XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game
Choose Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game if you want an Action and Adventure game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 12,732 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Skater 2D and Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game sit in Sports, Indie, and Simulation 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
 Skater 2D |  Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation | Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 0.49 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (33 reviews) | 83.8% positive (12,732 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mihai Morosanu | Easy Day Studios Pty Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Skater 2D (2016) is 4 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 Skater 2D (60.6% positive).
- Skater 2D is currently ~99% cheaper on Steam than Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (0.49 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game has co-op; Skater 2D does not.
- Steam Deck: Skater 2D is Deck Playable, Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game is Deck Verified.
Skater 2D vs Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game — FAQ
- Should I play Skater 2D or Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game first?
- If you want chronology, Skater 2D (2016) 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 Skater 2D and Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Indie, Simulation 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.
- Does Skater 2D have multiplayer like Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game?
- No. Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Skater 2D is listed as single-player only.