The highly anticipated Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake has encountered a surprisingly lukewarm reception on Steam since its launch. While the skateboarding title generated significant pre-release buzz, its Steam player numbers and review scores haven't matched expectations, potentially due to its simultaneous availability on Xbox Game Pass.

This performance stands in contrast to the 2020 Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 remake, which received widespread critical acclaim with an impressive 89 Top Critic Average on OpenCritic. The earlier collection successfully reintroduced the franchise to new audiences, building substantial anticipation for 3 + 4. However, the newer release has faced several challenges, including controversial modifications to Pro Skater 4's career mode and questions about professional skater Bam Margera's involvement.

According to industry reports, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 debuted on Steam with a peak of just 2,214 concurrent players. While this represents an improvement over 1 + 2's Steam launch numbers, it's important to note that the previous title arrived on Steam three years after its initial release. The current game's modest Steam performance may be partially explained by its Day One availability on Xbox Game Pass, including the PC version, offering subscribers an alternative to the $49.99 Steam purchase.

Beyond player counts, the Steam version has received mixed reviews from players, currently holding a 'Mixed' rating with only 68% positive feedback. Analysis of negative reviews suggests dissatisfaction primarily stems from significant changes made to Pro Skater 4, rather than platform-specific technical issues.

The skateboarding genre currently enjoys a renaissance, with multiple high-profile titles available or in development. Alongside the Tony Hawk series revival, Session: Skate Sim offers a more simulation-focused experience, while a new Skate game prepares for Early Access later this year. This abundance of options creates a competitive landscape for skateboarding enthusiasts.