Skate City vs Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Skate City is $19.26 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Skate City | Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 47 | 58 |
| Quality | 64 | 73 |
| Value | 36 | 49 |
| Popularity | 35 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $1.49 | $34.14 |
| Steam Review Score | 83% positive | 86.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 55 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Skate City | Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | May 6, 2021 | July 28, 2020 |
| Developers | Agens, Room8 | Easy Day Studios Pty Ltd |
| Publishers | Snowman | Easy Day Studios Pty Ltd |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | min - 2.4 GHz Intel i5 | 3.5GHz quad core i5 or higher |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GT 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560 w/ 2048 MB | GTX 960 or higher |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Skate City or Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game?
Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game won the comparison against Skate City 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 Skate City worth buying over Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game?
Based on the metrics, Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game 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. Skater XL - The Ultimate Skateboarding Game currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:04 PM UTC