If you've been sleeping on Skate Story, the universe is now actively trying to wake you up. The Devolver Digital-published indie about a glass-skinned demon grinding through hell just arrived on GOG with a 20% discount, dropping the price to $16. That's a pretty easy ask for one of the most distinctive games to come out of 2025.
The sale, and the dev's very honest pitch
Creator Sam Eng announced the GOG launch on X with a line that most developers would never say out loud: "If it's still too expensive just pirate it honestly." That's the whole pitch. No marketing speak, no limited-time urgency countdown, just a developer who wants people to play the thing they made.
The sale is live now on GOG only. Skate Story is also available on Steam, but the 20% discount doesn't apply there, so $16 is a GOG-exclusive deal for the moment.
What Skate Story actually is
The game's own description frames it well: "Push through hell and discover The Devil's greatest weakness: humility, perseverance, and a disgustingly sweet backside tailslide." You play as a demon made of glass and pain, skating through an underworld that looks like it was designed by someone who grew up on Tony Hawk and nightmare imagery in equal measure.
Here's the thing: Skate Story was turning heads as far back as its 2020 announcement, which is a long runway for an indie to build anticipation. The final release delivered on it. The vibes are genuinely unlike anything else in the skateboarding genre, and the trick system has enough depth to keep you in flow-state for hours.
Why this matters beyond a price drop
Eng's post-sale message on X was just as direct: "I hope it'll resonate." That's a developer who built something personal and wants it to find its audience, full stop. No upsells, no battle pass, no ecosystem play. Just a weird, beautiful skating game about being a demon, now available for less than most people spend on lunch.
For anyone who missed Skate Story in 2025, $16 on GOG is the easiest possible on-ramp. You'll want to check out our latest reviews if you're looking for more hidden gems worth your time, or browse more guides to get the most out of whatever you pick up next.
