Grind: Skateboarding (2021)

Developer: Kimi Karri
Genres: Casual, Indie, Sports
Rating: 2.7 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A chill, old-school skateboarding sandbox where you build and customize your own skate hall and skater, then cruise and experiment with precision tricks at your own pace.

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What players say

Players are split on whether this is a functional game or a cryptominer, with several reporting 100% GPU usage. Those who can play see potential as an arcade-realistic skateboarding blend similar to Tony Hawk, but note it needs more content, animation work, and polish.

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