Night Skate in IOS

A retro skateboard adventure

Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

86/100

Night Skate is a vibe-heavy, retro-styled 'one-button' skater that perfectly captures the feeling of a late-night cruise. It’s an endless runner at its core, but it feels much more like a rhythm-action game. You string together grinds and tricks off everything from park benches to logs, building up massive combos while soaking in a fantastic 'fantasy mixtape' soundtrack.

The game's aesthetic is its greatest strength. The lo-fi, pixel-art visuals and customizable color palettes give it a distinct identity that feels both nostalgic and fresh. It’s a very 'chill' experience—even when you’re trying to beat a high score, the lack of complex controls and the atmospheric music keep it from being stressful. It’s an 'Editors' Choice' for a reason; it’s a masterclass in how to make a simple mobile game feel like a deep, atmospheric world.

Reviewed on: Wed Feb 26 2025
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Dinsun Review

Finally, an actual game. Night Skate is a simple side-scrolling score-chaser. It leans heavily on its 'vibe'—purple hues, pixel art, and a chill soundtrack. The controls are responsive enough for a mobile title, relying on taps and holds to execute tricks. It captures that peaceful feeling of skating alone at night, which I appreciate.

However, it wears thin quickly. Once you've seen the loop, there isn't much to bring you back other than beating a personal high score. It’s a decent time-killer for a bus ride, but don't expect the depth of a proper skating sim or even a robust arcade title. It’s pretty to look at, but mechanically shallow.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Excellent retro-neon aesthetic
  • Simple, intuitive one-touch controls
  • Relaxing atmosphere
  • Lacks long-term progression
  • Very repetitive gameplay loop
  • Limited variety in environments

Technical Report

Performance: Flawless performance on modern iOS devices; very short load times.

Accessibility:
  • One-touch controls

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy lo-fi aesthetics and simple high-score arcade games.

Skip if: You need complex trick systems or a career mode.

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  • Alto's Adventure
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Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 2 hours
  • Status: Unlocked several palettes

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.2Tue Apr 05 2022

//// Night Skate v1.2 patch notes ////

~ Added a high scores card for each level! Open it by tapping the trophy icon on the stage select screen.

~ New accessibility options added to the title screen options menu to disable screen shake and damage flash.


Unlock songs, color palettes, and new levels to explore as you skate your way through an endless fantasy mixtape.

Developed by Luke and Clay Williams of the cooperative game studio Odd Animal.


Requires iOS 11.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

String tricks and grinds together to build massive combos in this retro endless runner skateboarding adventure.

Unlock songs, color palettes, and new levels to explore as you skate your way through an endless fantasy mixtape.

Developed by Luke and Clay Williams of the cooperative game studio Odd Animal.


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Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 245 Counts
Age Rating 4+

Screenshots

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Night Skate is a retro-styled skateboarding adventure featuring simple one-button controls. Chain tricks and grinds off environmental objects to build massive combos. Unlock new levels, color palettes, and songs as you explore a variety of urban and fantasy locations. Developed with a focus on chill vibes and accessible gameplay.

Features

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Intuitive one-button controls

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Chill retro pixel-art style

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Unlockable songs and color palettes

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Endless combo-based gameplay

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Accessibility options (disable shake/flash)

Tips

Promotion Videos

Night Skate - A retro skateboard adventure (by ODD ANIMAL LLC) - iOS/Android - YouTube

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Gameplays

Q&A

Simply jump toward a rail or edge; the skater will automatically begin a grind as long as you are aligned properly.

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