Skate City in Apple Arcade

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Our Site Score

87/100

Skate City is the ultimate 'vibe' game. It’s not trying to be a hardcore simulator like Session, nor is it a wacky arcade fest like Tony Hawk. It sits right in the middle, focusing on the aesthetic and rhythm of street skating. The lighting and tilt-shift camera effects make every run look like a professional skate video.

The controls take a little bit of getting used to—especially the timing for manuals—but once it clicks, it feels incredibly natural. There’s something deeply meditative about skating through a rainy Barcelona street at night with the lo-fi soundtrack playing. It’s a must-play for anyone who appreciates style and atmosphere in their games.

Reviewed on: Fri Apr 12 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. I prefer the old Tony Hawk games where physics were optional, but Skate City has a certain honesty to it. It’s not about doing a 900 off a skyscraper; it's about the timing of a kickflip. It's calming, in a way.

The visuals are clean and the 'Endless Skate' mode is actually quite relaxing after a long day. My only gripe is that it can feel a bit repetitive—once you've mastered the basics, there's not much to push you. It’s more of a 'vibe' than a competitive challenge, which is fine, but don't expect it to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent atmosphere
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Beautiful aesthetics
  • Lacks variety in objectives
  • Low difficulty for veterans

Technical Report

Performance: Very smooth; no noticeable bugs. Excellent lighting effects.

Accessibility:
  • Simplified controls
  • Visual trick guide

Audience Fit

Buy if: You want a relaxing, beautiful game to decompress with.

Skip if: You want a high-octane, arcade-style extreme sports game.

Similar Games:
  • Alto's Odyssey
  • OlliOlli World

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 14 Pro
  • Playtime: 6 hours
  • Status: Unlocked all cities

The Game

Available on: Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 6.3Wed Sep 17 2025

Bug fix

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 47437 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Game Overview

Skate City brings the authentic feel of street skating to mobile. With its lo-fi soundtrack and beautiful aesthetic, the game focuses on the flow and creativity of skating rather than just high scores. Navigate through beautifully rendered cityscapes, customize your skater's look and gear, and use the intuitive touch controls to perform everything from basic kickflips to complex technical grinds. The built-in video editor allows you to capture and share your smooth lines instantly.

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Promotion Videos

The ride is the only thing that matters. Skate City is a stylish skateboarding game fans and newcomers will love. Available now on Apple Arcade. Find it on the ...

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News on this game

Apple's First Must-Play 2025 Game is 'Subway Surfers' Meets 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater'

Enter 'Skate City: New York', a new game from developers Agens and Snowman coming to Apple Arcade in early 2025. 'Skate City: New York' is...

Inverse - Sun Dec 01 2024

Skate City: New York is as dreamy as a week off in Manhattan

A quick look at Skate City: New York, a dreamy skating game in one of the world's great cities.

Eurogamer - Sat Feb 01 2025

Canadian-made Skate City: New York is zen skateboarding for the masses

Snowman, the Toronto-based developer behind the popular Alto's Adventure and the original Skate City, has released an upgraded title called...

MobileSyrup - Sat Feb 01 2025

The team behind Alto’s Adventure tackles skateboarding

Developer Snowman is making a new iOS and Android skateboarding game called Skate City that takes inspiration from Electronic Arts' Skate...

Polygon - Tue Jan 01 2019

Apple Arcade launches into 2025 with 10 new games, including PGA TOUR Pro Golf

Seven new titles are available, all with no ads or in-app purchases, including Skate City: New York, the ultimate skateboarding experience featuring iconic,...

Apple - Sun Feb 02 2025

Skate City: New York is a mobile game that manuals the line between casual and deep play

Skate City was an Apple Arcade launch title way back in 2019, developed by Agens and published by Snowman, a company well-known for its...

Engadget - Sun Feb 02 2025

The best mobile skateboarding game now has a New York sequel

Alto's Odyssey developer Snowman has released the sequel Skate City: New York on Apple Arcade, and it launches on January 10th.

The Verge - Sun Feb 02 2025

Skate City brings the streets of Tokyo to Apple Arcade just in time for the Olympics

Skate City -- an atmospheric, lo-fi skateboarding game on Apple Arcade from developer Snowman (Where Cards Fall, Alto's Odyssey: The Lost City) -- is bringing...

CNET - Mon Aug 02 2021

Skate City Review (PS4) - A Skateboarding Game Where Its Mobile Roots Show In Its Simplicity

Developed by Agens Games and published by Snowman, this 2D seemingly simplistic skating title will now see the light of day on home consoles.

PlayStation Universe - Wed Jun 02 2021

Skate City Review – Skate away the hours

Skate City is a side-scrolling skateboarding game developed by Agens and Room8 and published by Snowman. The title was originally developed...

checkpointgaming.net - Sat Jun 05 2021

Skate City will feed your mobile-skating addiction

The team behind addictive snowboarding game Alto's Adventure is bringing skateboarding to mobile.

Red Bull - Tue Feb 07 2017

Toronto-based Snowman games reveals ‘Skate City’

A recent blog post Cash penned about the title also details his fondness for classic Tony Hawk video games and how the series has influenced...

MobileSyrup - Thu Feb 23 2017

Skate City: New York announced for Apple Arcade

Publisher Snowman and developer Agens have announced Skate City sequel Skate City: New York for Apple Arcade. It will launch on January 9,...

Gematsu - Sat Nov 23 2024

Gameplays

Relevance Youtube Videos

Skate City: Apple Arcade iOS Gameplay (by Snowman) - YouTube
Skate City (by Snowman) - iOS (Apple Arcade) Gameplay - YouTube
Skate City | Nintendo Switch Gameplay - YouTube
Apple Arcade - Skate City Gameplay Overview - YouTube
Skate City - First Gameplay (Coming to PC, XBOX, PLAYSTATION and SWITCH) - YouTube
Skate City: New York (by Snowman) Apple Arcade IOS Gameplay Video (HD) - YouTube
SKATE CITY, PS5 Gameplay First Look - YouTube
Skate City — Tutorial (How To Play), Review, Pro Tips (How To Get A Good Score), & Christmas Event - YouTube
Skate City Nintendo Switch Gameplay - YouTube
Skate City - Nintendo Switch Gameplay - YouTube
The Best Apple Arcade Game - Skate City Gameplay Review - YouTube
Skate City New York - Apple Arcade Game Review: Gameplay & Walkthrough (iOS/iPadOS)
Skate City for PC - YouTube
NEW SKATE GAME! - Skate City: New York - YouTube
Skate City: New York - iOS (Apple Arcade) Gameplay - YouTube

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