SurfsUp

About SurfsUp

SurfsUp is a multiplayer casual platformer game. It was developed by Nerdiful and was released on July 6, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

SurfsUp is a high-speed, acrobatic platformer where you master surfing mechanics to glide through unique environments. Navigate ramps and obstacles with precision working towards achieving your personal best clear time. Can you claim a world record?!

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87%Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Smooth and satisfying surf movement closely replicates classic CS surfing, providing a rewarding experience for both new and experienced players.
Lightweight standalone game with frequent updates, a welcoming and active community, and an engaged, responsive developer.
Includes quality of life features like leaderboards, replays, customizable settings, and variety of maps including classic and new ones, making surfing accessible and addictive.

Aggressive monetization restricts essential features like private lobbies and map selection behind paid DLC, limiting free player experience.
Some technical issues and bugs persist such as crashes, occasional lag, graphical glitches on certain hardware, and inconsistent physics details compared to original Source engine surfing.
The map rotation system limits free players to a daily rotating selection of maps, which can be frustrating for those wanting to play specific or longer maps without paying.

gameplay
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35% positive mentions, 53% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions
The gameplay features classic, satisfying surfing mechanics closely resembling traditional source surf, offering a fun and engaging experience with a smooth learning curve for many players. However, some find the controls confusing or janky, the tutorial insufficient for advanced techniques, and certain mechanics like map rotation frustrating. Overall, it's praised for its physics and active development but may overwhelm new players or those seeking a polished, serious experience.
- “100% recommendation: the physics and gameplay are spot on; it feels like the same surf you have always loved to play but without the hassle of it all.”
- “The mechanics feel identical to classic CS surfing and all the essentials are here.”
- “With mechanics and physics almost 1:1 with other source surf game modes, this game is great as a standalone.”
- “New mechanic is frustrating; why does it restart the whole map when I fail twice?”
- “It claims to be a tutorial, but it only teaches the very basic mechanics.”
- “Outside of the very first beginner map, the game introduces mechanics and techniques without explaining how they work.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its chill, beach-inspired vibe that enhances relaxation and immersion, with each map featuring unique soundtracks that complement the surfing experience. While some players find the music enjoyable and fitting as background for gameplay, a few consider it merely serviceable rather than outstanding. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a positive element that adds to the game's nostalgic and laid-back atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack blends seamlessly with the beach atmosphere, creating a relaxing yet exciting immersion.”
- “Surfing feels fire and they got bangers on the soundtrack.”
- “There's great map variety, the game has bunny hopping, each map has a unique soundtrack, and to top it off it's free.”
- “- The music is serviceable but I wouldn't say it's good.”
- “Could add music kits for records, etc., just more social and fun features.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
The graphics are generally clean and effective, capturing the game's laid-back vibe with colorful visuals. However, some users report severe graphical glitches causing an uncomfortable experience, while others note issues like poor lighting and choppy player animations. Overall, the visual presentation meets its purpose but could benefit from improvements in stability and polish.
- “It’s not graphically demanding, but it still looks clean and does exactly what it sets out to do and does it really well.”
- “The visuals are colorful and capture the laid-back surfing vibe beautifully.”
- “Graphics: 10”
- “Seizure-inducing graphics glitch occurs at all times, even in the main menu.”
- “In version 1.2, the graphics cause an insanely epileptic experience with constant screen glitches.”
- “The maps' lighting is nonexistent and other players appear very choppy, as if there is no interpolation on their movement.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Grinding is described as a rewarding but sometimes frustrating experience, with players valuing the effort required to achieve goals but facing issues like map rotations, bugs, and sudden algorithm changes that can undermine progress. Limited map availability and exploitative behavior by some players also detract from the grinding experience. Overall, grinding speedruns is a core, satisfying aspect for dedicated players despite these challenges.
- “Not to mention the bhop map that I was grinding away at no longer works thanks to a new bug introduced in the update.”
- “Players spent an entire season grinding under one scoring system, only for the algorithm to be changed right at the end and the standings to be altered afterward.”
- “Obviously more maps would be nice, but I also think the map pool is limiting for people who are grinding maps, since they'll be cycled out the next day.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
Stability is generally good with frequent patches and smooth performance, including on Linux, enhancing the surfing experience. However, some users report occasional bugs like freezing, graphical glitches, and inconsistent hitboxes, which can affect gameplay.
- “Phenomenal game, feels great, runs great, quick patches, great people, old and new maps added regularly, what more can you ask for?”
- “Overall very good way to play surf, also runs great on Linux which is a bonus for me.”
- “Very buggy, some poor hitboxes and mediocre controls.”
- “A lot of the time when I open the game, it freezes and becomes unresponsive. When I get into a game, I can't see anything no matter what map I play; it always just erupts into a bunch of random 2D triangles on my screen on a black background. When I move, the triangles move around in a seemingly random pattern.”
- “It's a bit buggy here and there, but the surfing is a ton of fun when you get in the zone.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions
The monetization is widely criticized as a cash grab, restricting basic server hosting options behind a paywall and limiting map access to daily rotations. Users feel this is unfair, especially since much of the content is copied from free games like Counter-Strike: Source.
- “No advertising”
- “It has a terrible monetization feature where you can't edit basic options for hosting your own server unless you pay.”
- “Shameless cash grab of a game that you can already play for free in Counter-Strike.”
- “Every map I played is a direct rip from old CSS maps and you can only play maps that are on the rotation for the day as a monetization tactic.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The optimization of the game is mixed, with some praising the key binds and UI tailored for smooth surfing runs, while others report significant performance issues that hinder gameplay.
- “Optimized for surfing with key binds and UI for optimizing runs!”
- “Surfsup has a terrible performance problem.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its perfect, immersive level design enhanced by a seamless soundtrack that complements the beach setting, creating a relaxing yet exciting experience. Fluid movement and a well-designed spectating system further contribute to an engaging and smooth gameplay environment.
- “The atmosphere in each level is perfect, better than any other alternative I've found.”
- “The soundtrack blends seamlessly with the beach atmosphere, creating a relaxing yet exciting immersion.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users find the game's emotional experience to be wholesome and engaging, offering a more positive and addictive vibe compared to traditional CS gameplay.