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Is cheapskate worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Skateboarding fans who want arcade-style controls rather than analog-stick simulation
- Players interested in following an unfinished solo-developer project
- Modders who want to build custom skate levels with Godot
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a complete, polished release rather than a pre-alpha construction site
- Skaters looking for a simulation-focused control model or extensive finished content
- Players who want fully developed multiplayer challenge modes at the current stage
Our take on cheapskate
The sandbox format trades finished structure for room to follow development and experiment with mechanics. Current content is intentionally incomplete, while several systems, sports, customization options, and multiplayer features remain planned or under development.
What is cheapskate?
A third-person skateboarding sandbox in pre-alpha early access, with arcade-style trick inputs and a world built around realistic scale, speed, and jump height.
The current build includes four work-in-progress levels, a gap-testing level, story and session modes, configurable challenges, time-of-day and weather variations, and skateboard customization. Skateboarding mechanics include manuals, grinds, slides, flip tricks, grab tricks, wallrides, reverts, powerslides, combo scoring, and balance meters. Players can host or join peer-to-peer sessions using a code, although multiplayer modes are still limited. A Godot-based pipeline supports imported custom levels. Future plans include other action sports, more character customization, additional missions, and expanded multiplayer challenges.
How cheapskate plays
- 01Arcade Skate Controls
- The current trick system includes flip tricks, grabs, grinds, slides, manuals, wallrides, reverts, and powerslides.
- 02Combo Scoring
- Combos track repeated tricks, rail balance, manual balance, score degradation, and high-score records.
- 03Five Test Levels
- The playable areas include four development levels plus a separate gap-testing environment.
- 04Session Challenges
- Players can activate optional timers and objectives involving scores, combos, collectibles, billboards, and exploration.
- 05Peer Multiplayer
- Players can host or join sessions through a code without an account, with high scores and bails shown to the lobby.
- 06Level Modding
- Custom Godot geometry, gap triggers, surface tags, and rail splines can be exported into the game's Levels folder.
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cheapskate: platforms & release
Is cheapskate worth it?
It is worth it if: skateboarding fans who want arcade-style controls rather than analog-stick simulation. Skip it if: players seeking a complete, polished release rather than a pre-alpha construction site.
Where can I download cheapskate?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens cheapskate's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is cheapskate on?
Windows only.
