Choose Epic Skater 2
Choose Epic Skater 2 if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Epic Skater 2 launched in 2018.
Epic Skater 2 vs Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade
Epic Skater 2 and Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade 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. Epic Skater 2 (2018) is 8 years older than Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade (2026). Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Epic Skater 2 (69.2% 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 Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade
Choose Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade if you want a Free To Play and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade launched in 2026.
Both Epic Skater 2 and Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade sit in Action, 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
 Epic Skater 2 |  Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Sports, Indie | Action, Sports, Indie, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 69.2% positive (13 reviews) | 92.3% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Your Daily Fill | LefterisKr |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
- Epic Skater 2 (2018) is 8 years older than Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade (2026).
- Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Epic Skater 2 (69.2% positive).
- Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade is free; Epic Skater 2 is paid (14.99 USD).
- Epic Skater 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade has no Deck rating yet.
Epic Skater 2 vs Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade — FAQ
- Should I play Epic Skater 2 or Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade first?
- If you want chronology, Epic Skater 2 (2018) came out before Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade (2026). 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 Epic Skater 2 and Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade 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.
- Is Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade free?
- Yes — Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade is a free-to-play Steam title. Epic Skater 2 is paid (14.99 USD).
- Does Epic Skater 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Epic Skater 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Skate Rush: 90s Retro Arcade doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.