Choose SkateBIRD
Choose SkateBIRD if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. SkateBIRD launched in 2021.
SkateBIRD vs Hoversteppers
SkateBIRD and Hoversteppers both land in Sports, Indie, Racing 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, Racing on Steam. SkateBIRD (2021) is 3 years older than Hoversteppers (2024). SkateBIRD scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Hoversteppers (71.4% 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 Hoversteppers
Choose Hoversteppers if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hoversteppers launched in 2024.
Both SkateBIRD and Hoversteppers sit in Sports, Indie, and Racing 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
 SkateBIRD |  Hoversteppers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (499 reviews) | 71.4% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Glass Bottom Games | EM Games |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Indie, Racing on Steam.
- SkateBIRD (2021) is 3 years older than Hoversteppers (2024).
- SkateBIRD scores higher on Steam reviews (83% positive) than Hoversteppers (71.4% positive).
- SkateBIRD is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Hoversteppers (5.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- SkateBIRD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hoversteppers has no Deck rating yet.
SkateBIRD vs Hoversteppers — FAQ
- Should I play SkateBIRD or Hoversteppers first?
- If you want chronology, SkateBIRD (2021) came out before Hoversteppers (2024). 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 SkateBIRD and Hoversteppers similar?
- They overlap on Sports, Indie, Racing 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 SkateBIRD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SkateBIRD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hoversteppers doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.