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The Ramp
game·Aug 3, 2021·
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The Ramp
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August 3, 2021
Wokeometer Rating
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Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
The Ramp delivers pure vert skateboarding flow with zero narrative, characters, or messaging of any kind, earning a clean 0/10 woke score as neutral entertainment.
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Detailed Analysis
The Ramp is a minimalist 2021 indie digital toy by solo developer Paul Schnepf focused exclusively on vert skateboarding flow in four small, self-contained ramps and bowls.
Store descriptions, developer interviews, and reviews confirm zero narrative, zero missions, zero unlocks, zero character arcs, and no romance or relationship systems. The only selectable elements are a handful of basic skaters (described by the developer as simple male/female and black/white options with no further customization or skins) and one board; these choices have no gameplay impact or thematic weight.
No LGBTQ+ representation, pronoun mechanics, identity exploration, systemic themes, or creator statements about activism or inclusion appear in any researched source. Searches for controversies, DEI involvement, or political messaging return nothing specific to the title.
Reception centers on its pure, relaxing gameplay with no critic-audience gaps or backlash tied to ideology. The premise and execution contain no progressive ideological elements of any kind.
Key Factors
- Zero narrative, characters, or themes beyond pure skateboarding mechanics
- Minimalist character selection with no customization, romance, or identity focus
- No developer statements, consultancy involvement, or content addressing social issues
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
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Privacy policyIs The Ramp Woke?
We've run a full content analysis on The Ramp and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in The Ramp?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into The Ramp's overall score.
Is The Ramp appropriate for kids?
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How does Wokeometer score video games?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
