'Our game is on sale, but if it's still too expensive, feel free to pirate it'

Apr 12, 2026

Since its release, 'Skate Story' has maintained an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating on Steam, with 97% of reviews being favorable. The developer recently made headlines by sharing a GOG sale for the game and adding that if the price is still too high, players should feel free to play a pirated version.

📒	- Developer shares game discount, tells fans to pirate it if it's still too pricey - I just hope it reaches more people, says developer - A solo project five years in the making, currently 'Overwhelmingly Positive' on Steam

On the 12th, Sam Eng, the developer of the indie skating game Skate Story, shared a post on social media regarding a discount on the game's official account and added a comment.

"If it's still too expensive, you can just pirate it, really"

This remark spread quickly through online communities. Eng's statement is not being interpreted as a simple critique of piracy. Beyond the nuance of the post, he also replied to a user who mentioned they wanted to play the game after it was added to the PS Plus subscription service, saying, "I hope it reaches many people."

Consequently, the comment about piracy is being interpreted as a desire for more people to enjoy the game, rather than a focus on sales revenue. Some have commented that such a great game is worth the price, while others suggested that the sale price is more appropriate than the full retail price. Regardless of the reviews, some analysts suggest that such remarks actually increase trust in the game.

Published by Devolver Digital and officially released last December, Skate Story is a skating game that developer Sam Eng worked on alone for over five years. In the game, players take on the role of a demon made of glass, tasked with fulfilling a contract with the devil: skate to the moon and swallow it. Along the way, players perform various skating tricks, grow as a skater, and even save suffering souls.

With its original narrative and setting, surreal atmosphere, fitting soundtrack, and precise skating controls, the game has been well-received for its solid gameplay elements. On Steam, it holds an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating with over 2,200 reviews. The game is currently available on GOG for $15.99 (a 20% discount), while it is being sold at full price on Steam. GOG is a platform that offers games without DRM.

AI-translated from Korean by NC AI for timely global news. The Korean original prevails, and foreign quotes may vary from exact original wording. [Read Original]