Race The Sun

Race The Sun

Released Dec 2013

You are a solar-powered craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching speed boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment. Don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!

93% positive · 6,349 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Steam $9.99
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Evaluation

Race The Sun launched on December 9, 2013 and received active post-launch development for several years. Major milestones included a significant content update in February 2015 (version 1.44, adding the Labyrintha mode), the Sunrise DLC on July 27, 2015 (a paid "zen mode" expansion), and a final feature patch on January 31, 2017 (version 1.50, adding new daily portal worlds, engine upgrades, and leaderboard fixes). Since that January 2017 update, there have been no further feature patches, content updates, or developer communications about Race The Sun itself. Both DLC items released on July 27, 2015 are fully shipped, and no unreleased DLC exists on the store. Since at least 2021, Flippfly's communications on this game's Steam page have been entirely focused on promoting their next game, Whisker Squadron: Survivor, with no mention of further Race The Sun content. The game launched as a complete experience and its post-launch update cycle concluded by early 2017.
Evidence
Version 1.50 released with new daily portal worlds, engine upgrade, leaderboard fixes, and misc optimizations. This is the last developer communication directly about Race The Sun content.
news post · Jan 31, 2017 source content shipped
high
Sunrise DLC released — the final paid content addition to the game, adding a relaxed infinite mode.
dlc listing · Jul 27, 2015 source content shipped
high

Content

2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
Released
Jul 2015

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Flippfly LLC
Achievements
25
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

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You are a solar craft. The sun is your death timer. Hurtle towards the sunset at breakneck speed in a futile race against time. Delay the inevitable by catching energy boosts which reverse the setting sun - if only for a moment.

Race The Sun is inspired by arcade games of the past with a focus on highscores, short game sessions, and a sense of pure fun mingled with a nerve-wracking tension. The rules are simple: don't crash, stay in the light, and don't slow down!

Key Features

  • Race at insane speeds through an infinite procedural world that changes every day

  • Complete objectives to unlock upgrades and level-up your ship (25 levels)

  • Customize your ship with attachments like faster turning and decals

  • Built-in editor that allows you to create your own endless worlds

  • "World portals" that transport you to user-created worlds

  • Unlockable ultra-hard world called Apocalypse

Note: VR Support is currently Windows only.

Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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