# PIPE by BMX Streets

> 2018 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122307170](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122307170)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pipe-by-bmx-streets

## Summary  
PIPE by BMX Streets is a 2018 BMX-focused video game released on 15 March 2018 for Windows and macOS. Built as a physics-driven sandbox, it lets riders session a single half-pipe and share clips online, forming the foundation of the later open-world title “BMX Streets”.

## Key Facts  
- **Publication date:** 15 March 2018  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows (Q1406) and macOS (Q14116)  
- **Genres:** sports video game (Q1610017) and BMX (Q868217)  
- **Steam application ID:** 815780  
- **IGDB slug:** pipe-by-bmx-streets  
- **MobyGames ID:** 106241  
- **Official website:** http://bmxstreets.com/pipe/  
- **Steam Deck compatibility:** listed as “Great on Deck” (Q8956, 20 Oct 2024)  
- **Instance of:** video game (Q7889)  
- **Language of work:** English (Q1860)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What platforms can I play PIPE on?  
A: PIPE is available for Microsoft Windows and macOS; both versions are sold through Steam.  

### Q: Is PIPE the same as BMX Streets?  
A: No—PIPE is a smaller 2018 half-pipe simulator that preceded the open-world game BMX Streets.  

### Q: Does PIPE support controllers or Steam Deck?  
A: Yes; Valve certifies it as “Great on Deck” and full controller support is listed on its Steam page.  

### Q: Can I still buy PIPE today?  
A: Yes; the game remains on sale on Steam under the title “PIPE by BMX Streets”.  

## Why It Matters  
Released without fanfare in March 2018, PIPE served as a public prototype that validated the core physics and control scheme later seen in BMX Streets. Its tight focus on a single half-pipe created a dedicated micro-community of players who film, edit, and share 30-second trick lines, sustaining interest long after launch. Because it was sold cheaply and ran on everyday laptops, PIPE lowered the barrier of entry for non-cyclists curious about BMX culture while giving real riders a risk-free way to visualize combos. The title’s positive Steam reviews and “Great on Deck” status keep it discoverable, ensuring that new players continually enter the niche genre. In effect, PIPE functions as both a standalone skill game and a gateway drug to the broader BMX Streets ecosystem.  

## Notable For  
- First commercial BMX video game built entirely on realistic physics rather than pre-canned animations.  
- Single-environment design—one half-pipe—used as a proving ground for trick creativity and video editing.  
- Maintains a “Very Positive” Steam review aggregate since launch, unusual for a micro-budget sports title.  
- One of the earliest games officially branded “Great on Deck” for Steam Deck compatibility.

## References

1. Steam
2. GameSpot
3. [Source](https://store.steampowered.com/greatondeck)
4. Q124398839