Race the Sun

Release Date: August 20, 2013

Racing, for 2 players, crowdfunding, indie games, co-op, auto-runner, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet

7.9

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Futuristic races in which we sit at the helm of a solar-powered ship gliding through the endless world towards the title sun. The game is characterized by minimalist binding, procedurally generated stages and excellent flight physics.

Race The Sun is a high-speed game that uses simple controls and is set in a procedurally generated world. The goal is to get the highest possible score by racing into the sunset, avoiding obstacles and enemies, and collecting speed boosts and other powerups to help you along the way. You fly a solar-powered craft, and the game ends at sundown, if you can make it that far!

Last updated on August 14, 2015

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7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 79% of Critics. There are 24 Critic Reviews.

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Gaming Nexus: 9 / 10 by Dave Gamble

The idea of a minuscule studio putting out a game that will potentially entrance millions with its easy accessibility and well-graduated complexity curve proves that there is still room in the market for the little guy. Race the Sun is not only a fun little addiction but hopefully also a harbinger of the return of boutique developers.

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Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by James Cunningham

Race the Sun was a load of good arcade-style fun on PC and the PS4 version is a near-perfect port. The heart of the game made it intact and, while it's a shame to be missing the player creations, the daily challenge is always worth returning to.

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Push Square: 7 / 10 by Kell Andersen

Someone considerably more famous and intelligent than us once said that simplicity is the ultimate form of sophistication, and Race the Sun is the interactive embodiment of that idea. This is an incredibly humble game, both in gameplay and presentation, but one that is tense, satisfying, and totally hypnotic.

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