Griptape Backbone

Open-world skateboarding where every surface becomes a place to ride

StevenHarmonGames · Released May 5, 2017

Reviews: Very Positive; 92% of 661
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 9 years ago; May 1, 2017
Minimum PC: 450; 4 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Griptape Backbone?

Griptape Backbone is a free, single-player skateboarding game set in vaporwave purgatory, where a skater seeks enlightenment. You roam an open map, perform tricks with midair board control, collect items, and help lost souls.

For you if...

+you prefer relaxed skating without having to pursue objectives

Not for you if...

−you expect skateboarding to behave like the real sport
−you need structured challenges and specific endgame goals

What players say

92% of 661 reviews are positive

Players praise the soundtrack and surreal visuals. Complaints focus on the controls and physics, with some players also finding the cup collecting tedious.

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Griptape Backbone system requirements

Minimum: 450, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or higher 64bit
Processor: 2 GHz
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 450 or higher with 1GB Memory
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Standard Mouse (Mouse with Scroll Wheel & Right Click)

Does Griptape Backbone have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Griptape Backbone run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Griptape Backbone use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam