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The 12 Best Ski and Snowboard Video Games, Ranked
Mar 20, 2025
Ever since Activision launched the genre with the aptly titled Skiing way back in 1980, skiing and snowboarding video games have become a gaming staple. Nearly every console generation has had its defining ski or snowboard title, each pushing the genre forward in new ways.
Generally, these games fall into two main categories: big air games and technical games. Big air games prioritize thrill and spectacle, with players launching off massive jumps and pulling off impossible tricks via an ungodly amount of exaggerated air time. Button-mashers rejoice: these games often feature arcade-style mechanics that reward showmanship and creativity. Technical games, on the other hand, aim to emulate a bit more of the real-world nuances of the sport (though video game physics still apply). Success depends on mastering edge control, anticipating terrain changes, and executing precise movements to maintain speed and flow.
The best of them have found ways to innovate within these styles, pushing the genre forward while delivering unforgettable downhill thrills. Taking art direction, sound design, mechanics, and gameplay into account, here’s a breakdown of 12 notable ski and snowboard video games, painstakingly categorized from worst to best.
12. Alpine Racer (1995)
Platform: Arcade Console
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