LumiKin
Metacritic 78

True Skate

True Axis|2012ActionSimulationSports

LumiScore

50

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

90 min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

36/100

Growth Value

  • Spatial Awareness
  • Hand-Eye Coordination
  • Fine Motor

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: $5–$10/mo

Parent Pro-Tip

True Skate is a highly engaging skateboarding simulation that excels in developing motor skills and spatial reasoning. Encourage your child to focus on mastering tricks and exploring the physics of skateboarding. Be mindful of in-app purchases for additional content, as these can add up, though some content can be earned through gameplay. The open-ended nature means you might want to set time limits.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5
Problem Solving3/5
Memory & Attention3/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
44
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
3
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)36/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
0/3
Ethnic diversity
0/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.N/A — no named characters

No characters or dialogue to assess.

Parent Pro-Tip

This game is excellent for improving finger dexterity, timing, and understanding spatial relationships. It can also foster persistence and problem-solving as children learn to execute complex tricks.

What your child develops

True Skate offers a realistic skateboarding simulation that significantly develops fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and spatial awareness. Players can express creativity through trick combinations and explore various skate parks, fostering learning transfer and adaptive challenge through user challenges and leaderboards.

Base: UnknownMonthly: $5–$10/moReviewed Apr 2026

Regulatory Compliance

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About this game

The Official Street League Skateboarding Mobile Game. #1 game in 80 countries.