Review · Simulation · PC · macOS · Linux
SkateBIRD
Reviewed: 01 May 2026
PC · macOS · Linux · Nintendo Switch · PlayStation 4 · Xbox One
Glass Bottom Games · 2021
Ludograph rating
B
Good
67 /100
SkateBIRD is a skateboarding simulation that builds spatial awareness, positive social interaction, and hand-eye coordination through unique gameplay.
Growth (BDS)
53
Risk (RIS)
10
Daily limit
120min
Age guidance
13+
Developmental benefits
| B1 | Cognitive | 0.58 | |
| B2 | Social-emotional | 0.43 | |
| B3 | Motor | 0.55 | |
SkateBIRD offers a charming and unique skateboarding experience that fosters creativity, spatial awareness, and problem-solving skills. Players can enjoy a positive social environment, making friends and organizing events within the game's community. The simple controls make it accessible, while the open-ended objectives encourage exploration and self-expression.
Design risks
| R1 | Compulsion-loop pressure | 0.13 | |
| R2 | Monetization | 0.00 | |
| R3 | Social risk | 0.17 | |
While generally low-risk, the game's social network feature ('Tweeter') could introduce mild social comparison. The 'T' ESRB rating suggests the possibility of mild language, though the overall tone appears positive and non-toxic. The game is entirely free from manipulative monetization and engagement mechanics.
Content (not in risk score)
| R4.1 | Violence Level | 0.00 | |
| R4.2 | Sexual Content | 0.00 | |
| R4.3 | Language | 0.33 | |
| R4.4 | Substance References | 0.00 | |
| R4.5 | Fear / Horror | 0.00 | |
Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.
Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Assessed: meets criteria·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria
- DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
- GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
- ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.
These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.