Skate or Die 2 Tour de Thrash is a skateboard game with two playing modes. The first, "Retro Rocket Ramp", is almost identical to the ramp mode of Skate or Die 2: The Search for Double Trouble . The player is presented with a half-pipe shown from the side and skates on it. If one of the two sides is reached, stunts can be performed by pressing buttons.
The stunt performance depends on the speed and how long the buttons are pressed - the more dangerous, the more points they award. The goal is to gather as many points as possible in a limited amount of time. The second mode is called "Stale Fish Tour", which takes the player through championships all over the world.
Skate or Die 2 Tour de Thrash is played on the GameBoy, and the gameplay involves racing inside sustained half-pipes while avoiding obstacles such as concrete walls. The goal is to reach the end of the course within three minutes. There are various challenges, including competing against an AI skater and playing against another human player.