Players can’t go wrong with these snowboarding games when they feel the need to hit the virtual slopes.
When people think about extreme sports video games, most minds are drawn to the skateboarding series Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. However, there has also been a wide range of excellent snowboarding games released over the years that let players descend the slopes in style.
Whether it’s visual and mechanical realism or over-the-top arcade action that players want, the best snowboarding games of all time have it all and let players descend freezing cold slopes at lightning speeds and pull off crazy tricks from the comfort of their homes.
Updated on December 6, 2023 by Mark Sammut: The specifications have been added for every included snowboarding game.*A video version of the article has also been added, showcasing all ten snowboarding games from this list. 10 SSX On Tour
SSX On Tour is the first of many games from EA’s SSX franchise. SSX On Tour’s core gameplay is similar to SSX 3, though changes were made to other aspects of the franchise, such as the addition of customizable characters.
While the gameplay is not far removed from the rest of the series, SSX On Tour’s main selling point at the time of its release was its visual style, which set it apart from its predecessors. Although it could be an acquired taste, the game’s graphics still look pretty good today. 9 Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip
Shaun White Snowboarding was released in 2008 on a plethora of consoles, including PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. Like many games in the late 2000s, a Nintendo Wii edition was also released but was completely reworked to accommodate the console’s popular motion controls.
The Wii version is titled Shaun White Snowboarding: Road Trip and does an excellent job of implementing the Wii’s Balance Board, which offers an immersive way to play the game. It is a fairly short experience that does not have too much replay value; however, Road Trip’s unique accessory sets it apart from the crowd in a positive way. 8 Steep
Steep is the most recent release on this list, having hit stores in December 2016. New sports IPs have been rare in the last decade, as licensed franchises like FIFA and NBA 2K have a stranglehold on the sports genre.
