Skateboarding games often mix technical precision with a sense of flow and expression, but Skate Story brings a fresh twist to the genre. Featuring a vaporwave aesthetic, it combines smooth skate mechanics with exploration, puzzles, and an existential narrative exploring concepts like freedom, pain, and obsession.
The game is the work of indie developer Sam Eng, who also released Zarvot for the Nintendo Switch. Upon release, Skate Story received critical acclaim and was recognized as one of the top games of 2025.
In this episode, Sam discusses developing Skate Story with Joe Nash.
Joe Nash is an accomplished developer, educator, and award-winning community builder, having worked with companies such as GitHub, Twilio, Unity, and PayPal. He began his software development journey by creating mods and managing servers for Garry’s Mod, and game development remains his chosen way to learn and experience new technological concepts.
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