Carving some snow.
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- #5 Snow
- #4 Alto’s Adventure
- #3 Mark McMorris Infinite Air
- #2 Steep
- #1 Riders Republic
If you’re looking for some snowboarding action on the PlayStation 4, the selection is slip. There are just three main contenders, and while that might seem disappointing, the titles themselves offer plenty of addictive gameplay. The days of having some solid and varied installments are behind us at this point, and we can always hope for the return of Amped and SSX. Still, you might want to give these games a chance in the meantime.
#5 Snow
Snow offers players the ability to snowboard, ski, and snowmobile down gorgeous mountainsides. While aiming to be a free-to-play title, it’s currently under beta which costs $19.99. For this relatively low price, players will get the Founders Ddition which comes with some extra cosmetics and a snowmobile unlock. This is done simply to limit the userbase during the beta phase.
Similar to Steep,–another game we’ll be seeing later in this list–Snow is an open-world style game where players can freely explore and snowboard at their leisure. There is also the ability to create your own slopes in which you can add different jumps to show off your creativity.
However, outside of this creation mode, players will be able to participate in a variety of challenges, gather collectibles, and travel to over forty different locations. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, there is no multiplayer which may change in the future. For now, work on your snowboarding skills solo.
#4 Alto’s Adventure
Ask enough snowboarders what they would wish for if they had one to make, and they’d likely tell you that it would be to “snowboard endlessly”. The good news for them is that this is possible with Alto’s Adventure.
The mobile title will have you play as Alto, obviously, and you’ll go through a set of areas in an endless adventure where the goal is to truly have fun, shred it up with Alto’s friends, and see the beautiful terrain that pass by as you go from spot to spot.
The game is seriously stated to be one of the more beautiful mobile titles out there, so you’ll have plenty to do and enjoy once you dive in.
#3 Mark McMorris Infinite Air
Mark McMorris Infinite Air is just a straight-up snowboarding video game. It doesn’t offer much in terms of a campaign or career mode, but what it does offer is the ability to quickly start carving down a side of a mountain. A simulation-style game, there are no insane over-the-top tricks to be had here. You won’t be setting up for any insanity runs, but with that said, there are plenty of slopes, ramps, and rails to make use of when you’re barreling through that soft powder towards the finish line.
Meanwhile, the controls are mainly based around the analog sticks with simple flicks and holds corresponding to different tricks within the game while in midair. While you can customize a bit of your character’s gear and participate in events, the main reason players would log back into this game regularly is the fact that there is a robust level editor.
Although the game features procedurally generated courses, the fact that there is a level editor will give players the creative freedom to craft some rather stunning courses. Those courses can then be uploaded online for others to enjoy as well.
#2 Steep
Steep was Ubisoft’s latest attempt at bringing out an extreme winter sports style of game that offers a range of activities. You can participate in paragliding, throw on a wingsuit and fling yourself off a mountain, ski, and snowboard. However, the latter two are where the game shines. Again, this is a simulator so nothing too outlandish is present here, but there is a massive mountain that feels endless at times.
With that said, you can open up the map and instantly transport yourself to other areas of the mountain, so if you’re not feeling the run or would like to try a different area, you easily have the option to do so. You can also earn in-game currency which can be used on cosmetics and gear which will help give your character more personality. Furthermore, this is an online title, so you can compete against other players.
Likewise, it’s worth noting that if you have a solid run and would like to make the trail a challenge for other players to attempt, you’ll have that option by connecting with the online community. There are also expansions inspired by the Winter Games and Olympics which add more sports, events, and even mountain ranges.
#1 Riders Republic
Riders Republic is so much more than an extreme sports game, it’s about building up a community where you can ride together and do all sorts of epic events together. Whether it be paragliding on bikes or racing down avalanche-fueled monsters, and more, you’ll have a blast as you play alongside 49 other players in one place and tear up or down the settings you’re on.
Do biking, do snowboarding, do BMX, do skiing or jump into a wingsuit and fly off across the vast domains! As long as you’re having a blast and tearing it up with others, you know you’re playing Riders Republic the right way.
