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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 27 games similar to Skate Story down to the 7 that fit the “Sports” category. Yakuza, Golf Story and AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Skate Story.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2025Dev Sam Eng

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Within the “Sports” category, the closest game to Skate Story is Yakuza — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Golf Story and AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity follow close behind.

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Skate Story. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Yakuza
Yakuza
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeThird PersonMeleeSandbox World
IGDB77· 3
Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Skate Story: deep simulation, sports simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping fantasy world

It predates Skate Story by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100
Golf Story
SimulationJob Sim
SoloNarrativeLootSkill TreeIsometric
IGDB83· 7OC81· 45
Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Skate Story: deep simulation, sports simulation and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings loot and gear systems, skill tree progression and visual isometric, while skipping fantasy world

Where it drifts furthest from Skate Story: visuals.

It predates Skate Story by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals0
AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
SimulationJob Sim
SoloFantasyMeleeHistoricalSci-Fi
Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1
Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Skate Story, it's known for deep simulation, sports simulation and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, historical setting and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Looking for the Oculus Rift version? Wan't to BASE jump on Mac or Linux? Pick up Aaaaa! for the Awesome. BASE jump through a floating city, creating your own stunts to delight your fans.

Where it drifts furthest from Skate Story: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Skate Story.

It predates Skate Story by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting38Visuals0
Wii Fit
SimulationJob Sim
SoloThird PersonFirst Person
IGDB74· 4
Year 2007Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.5 · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Skate Story: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Skate Story by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals62
SEGA Bass Fishing
SimulationJob Sim
SoloThird PersonFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2
Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Skate Story: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Explore the exciting sport of Bass fishing! Based on the Dreamcast hit, motor out to eight different fishing locations to catch the biggest and baddest Bass possible! Choose between fourteen different lures, and compete in four tournaments.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Skate Story.

It predates Skate Story by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals62
Hunting Unlimited 2010
SimulationJob Sim
Solo
Steam👍 85%· 376
Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Get the Shot. Get the Game. Experience fast-paced hunting action in pursuit of the biggest trophy bucks throughout North America, Canada and Now the Bavarian Forest! Wilderness Madness!

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Skate Story.

It predates Skate Story by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

World Basketball Manager 2010
SimulationJob Sim
Solo
Steam👍 31%· 125
Year 2010Dev Icehole Games · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, sports simulation and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

World Basketball Manager (WBM) is a basketball strategy game. It uses the same game-play principles as most soccer management games do. Entering the game, the player creates his manager profile and he is hired as the general manager of a basketball club and his task is to improve the team’s performance by analyzing the facts and making the right decisions.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against overwhelmingly positive for Skate Story.

It predates Skate Story by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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