Choose SkateBIRD
Choose SkateBIRD if you want an Indie and Racing experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. SkateBIRD launched in 2021.
SkateBIRD vs JUST SKATEBOARD
SkateBIRD and JUST SKATEBOARD both land in Sports, 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, Simulation on Steam. SkateBIRD (2021) is 3 years older than JUST SKATEBOARD (2024). JUST SKATEBOARD is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SkateBIRD (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD). 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 JUST SKATEBOARD
Choose JUST SKATEBOARD if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. JUST SKATEBOARD launched in 2024.
Both SkateBIRD and JUST SKATEBOARD sit in Sports 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
 SkateBIRD |  JUST SKATEBOARD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Sports, Indie, Simulation, Racing | Sports, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83% positive (499 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Glass Bottom Games | Skateboard |
Side by side
- Both share Sports, Simulation on Steam.
- SkateBIRD (2021) is 3 years older than JUST SKATEBOARD (2024).
- JUST SKATEBOARD is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than SkateBIRD (2.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- SkateBIRD is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; JUST SKATEBOARD has no Deck rating yet.
SkateBIRD vs JUST SKATEBOARD — FAQ
- Should I play SkateBIRD or JUST SKATEBOARD first?
- If you want chronology, SkateBIRD (2021) came out before JUST SKATEBOARD (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 JUST SKATEBOARD similar?
- They overlap on Sports, 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 SkateBIRD run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — SkateBIRD is rated Deck Verified by Valve. JUST SKATEBOARD doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.