Should I play Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game or Hopping Girl Kohane EX first?

If you want chronology, Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (2020) came out before Hopping Girl Kohane EX (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.

Does Hopping Girl Kohane EX 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 Hopping Girl Kohane EX is listed as single-player only.

Does Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game run on Steam Deck?

Yes — Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hopping Girl Kohane EX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.

Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game vs Hopping Girl Kohane EX

Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game and Hopping Girl Kohane EX 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 6 years older than Hopping Girl Kohane EX (2026). Hopping Girl Kohane EX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (83.8% 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 and Simulation game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,732 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Hopping Girl Kohane EX

Choose Hopping Girl Kohane EX if you want a Casual game with Steam Leaderboards and DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hopping Girl Kohane EX launched in 2026.

Both Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game and Hopping Girl Kohane EX 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.

Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game vs Hopping Girl Kohane EX — Steam metadata comparison
	Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game	Hopping Girl Kohane EX
Released	2020	2026
Genres	Action, Sports, Indie, Adventure, Simulation	Action, Sports, Indie, Casual
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Deck Verified	Unrated
Price	39.99 USD	22.49 USD
Steam reviews	83.8% positive (12,732 reviews)	100% positive (14 reviews)
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op	Single-player only
Developers	Easy Day Studios Pty Ltd	株式会社ディー・オー

Side by side

Both share Action, Sports, Indie on Steam.
Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (2020) is 6 years older than Hopping Girl Kohane EX (2026).
Hopping Girl Kohane EX scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (83.8% positive).
Hopping Girl Kohane EX is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game (22.49 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game has co-op; Hopping Girl Kohane EX does not.
Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hopping Girl Kohane EX has no Deck rating yet.