Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a skateboarding franchise that allowed players to take on the various skate parks to show off their incredible moves. Since originally releasing in 1999, the series has released various alternate titles from Tony Hawk's Pro Skate Jam to simply Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2.
Since Pro Skater 1 and 2 released as a bundle in 2020, many players have been missing The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. Thankfully, there are plenty of alternate skating as well as other extreme sport games for players to enjoy instead of waiting for another Pro Skater title to release.
8 SkateBIRD
As arguably one of the most ridiculous games on the list, SkateBird is exactly what the name suggests, players can control a tiny bird as it performs some neat tricks on a skateboard across various interesting maps.
From cardboard ramps fused together by sticky tape, to outdoor zones that will have players grinding across the sides of buildings these little chicks have skills that even Tony Hawk himself would be proud of. The adorable story of SkateBIRD will push players to continue skating as they hope to bring the passion back to the sport for their Big Friend while also meeting other birds along the way.
7 VR Skater
While Tony Hawk's Pro Skater may be a third-person title that allows players to watch their character perform these incredible tricks across surfaces, some players may wish to find a more immersive skateboarding experience. This is exactly what VR Skater hopes to reward players with.
It's easy to learn how to play VR Skater but harder to master the skills players should be able to perform across the various maps while in VR. Like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, players will be chasing the high scores as they attempt complex trick combinations in the hope to beat others on the leaderboard.
6 Skater XL – The Ultimate Skateboarding Game
Skater XL is confident in its gameplay due to referring to itself as the Ultimate Skateboarding Game, and it wouldn't be wrong; in this unbelievable extreme sport title many players that enjoyed the Tony Hawk series would feel right at home.
There is a lot of freedom in Skater XL from both the skateboarding itself to the activities there are to complete; those that are looking to relax can simply ride around the parks inspired by real-life locations while others may wish to challenge themselves with the Trick Challenges. Since its recent multiplayer update, players can now tear up the skate park with their friends in friendly skating competitions as well as showing off the neat tricks they have learned when enjoying the game by themselves.
5 Steep
As mentioned, there are other extreme sport titles that players can enjoy if they are missing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater; Steep is a brilliant example of a game that plays like this much-loved title while focusing on a completely different sport. In Steep, players take to the slopes to show off their moves in skiing or snowboarding; a sport that is essentially skateboarding without the wheels.
With plenty of tricks to learn as well as various places to explore across the map, there are plenty of ways for players to fulfill their Tony Hawk need; from racking up the most points in a competition to racing down the highest mountains.
4 Session: Skate Sim
Session: Skate Sim has everything that both Tony Hawk's Skater Pro and Skater XL have but more. This title hoped to make an ultra-realistic skating experience for its players that it achieved by taking inspiration and suggestions from real-life skaters to make the game perfect.
Unlike other skating titles and where Session splits away from Tony Hawk is the lack of scoring system, this leaves players free to score their own tricks as they freely explore the surrounding environment. Besides this, the skateboarding simulator also fascinates its players with its great story that really sinks the player into the skateboarding culture.
3 Jet Set Radio
A classic title released just a year after the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Jet Set Radio is a brilliant title that may not be skateboarding, but it does involve roller skates. The vibrant style matches nicely with the mechanics of the game as players are tasked with skating through various maps tagging walls and grinding across poles showing their incredible skating moves.
Besides, the vibrancy of the title, players will also be fascinated by the story of Jet Set Radio that sees the player rebel against the government while doing it in style. Especially as some levels require the player to mimic the stunts of others to pass.
2 Skate 3
Skate is another skateboarding gaming franchise that has been just as popular as Tony Hawk, with many players eagerly awaiting the next title to the franchise. Those that are missing Tony Hawk's Pro Skater are sure to find a lot of enjoyment out of Skate 3.
Players don't need to experience these maps alone either as Skate 3 is a brilliant extreme sport title that can be enjoyed with friends across various maps. Not to forget mentioning that players can even create their own skate parks with the most extreme jumps imaginable.
1 OlliOlli World
Players that wish to relive their days with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater but with a twist should look no further than OlliOlli World. This game shares a lot of its DNA and foundations with the successful skateboarding game but makes the sport its own through the interesting art style of OlliOlli World.
As a skateboarding game coupled with an action platformer, players are likely to be amazed as they explore this bustling world known as Radlandia as they attempt to uncover the all-powerful skate gods. OlliOlli World brings a vibrancy to skateboarding that has yet to be seen while also challenging players to hit their high scores.