Joy Malignant vs Skate Story
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Skate Story wins 7 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Joy Malignant is $7.05 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Joy Malignant | Skate Story |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 61 |
| Quality | 74 | 77 |
| Value | 88 | 68 |
| Popularity | 30 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $4.55 | $11.60 |
| Steam Review Score | 97.3% positive | 96.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Joy MalignantSkate Story
Details and requirements
| Item | Joy Malignant | Skate Story |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 29, 2026 | December 8, 2025 |
| Developers | Petros Anastasiadis | by Sam Eng |
| Publishers | Petros Anastasiadis | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 x64 Bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7 @ 2.60GHz | Intel Core i7-1070 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 | GeForce RTX 2070 / Radeon RX 5700 / Arc A750 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage (minimum) | 500 MB available space | 12 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Joy Malignant or Skate Story?
Skate Story won the comparison against Joy Malignant based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Joy Malignant worth buying over Skate Story?
Based on the metrics, Skate Story won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Joy Malignant currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Related comparisons
Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:41 PM UTC