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Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game vs Helskate

Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game and Helskate 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. Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (2020) is 5 years older than Helskate (2025). Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game scores higher on Steam reviews (83.8% positive) than Helskate (68.3% 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 a Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 83.8% positive across 12,732 reviews.

Choose Helskate

Choose Helskate if it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Helskate launched in 2025.

Both Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game and Helskate 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.

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Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game vs Helskate — Steam metadata comparison
Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game — Steam game coverSkater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding GameHelskate — Steam game coverHelskate
Released20202025
GenresAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure, SimulationAction, Sports, Indie, Adventure
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Playable
Price39.99 USD24.99 USD
Steam reviews83.8% positive (12,732 reviews)68.3% positive (271 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersEasy Day Studios Pty LtdPhantom Coast

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Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game vs Helskate — FAQ

Which is better, Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game or Helskate?
On Steam reviews Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game scores higher (83.8% positive) than Helskate (68.3% 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 Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game or Helskate first?
If you want chronology, Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (2020) came out before Helskate (2025). 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 XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game and Helskate 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.
Does Helskate 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 Helskate is listed as single-player only.
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