Underplayed Gems

RoboSkate (2020)

RoboSkate cover
Developer
Matas Sakalauskas
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.5 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a clumsy, physics-defying skateboard simulator where mastering janky controls becomes a punishing but amusing puzzle.

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What players say

Players finish RoboSkate in about one to two hours and praise its checkpoint system for keeping frustration in check. The physics-based controls take getting used to and some never master them, but most find the challenge rewarding. A few wish for more content or mod support.

Screenshots

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