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Race The Sun

Arcade racing runner dodging obstacles before the sun sets

Flippfly LLC · Released Dec 9, 2013

ActionIndieRacing

Reviews
Very Positive
94% of 2,154
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
5
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 week ago
Oct 25, 2026
Minimum PC
SM2.0 (or later)
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 79/100 (critic reviews)

What is Race The Sun?

Race The Sun is a single-player arcade racing runner in which you steer a solar craft toward the setting sun. In short runs, you avoid crashes and shadows, collect energy boosts to delay sunset, and complete objectives to unlock ship upgrades.

For you if...

  • +you like brief runs focused on high scores
  • +you enjoy simple rules with demanding steering
  • +you want objectives that unlock ship upgrades

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike repeating early sections after failed runs
  • −you want slower racing without constant time pressure

What players say

94% of 2,154 reviews are positive

Players praise the simple rules and fast, challenging runs. Many complain that the leaderboards no longer work, while some recent players say the course no longer changes each day.

Screenshots and trailer

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Race The Sun system requirements

Minimum: SM2.0 (or later), 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows: XP, Vista, 7, 8
Processor
Dual Core Processor
Graphics
SM2.0 (or later) Graphics Card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space

Does Race The Sun have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Race The Sun run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
25
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, VR
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Race The Sun use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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