RACE THE SUN CHALLENGE EDITION

RACE THE SUN CHALLENGE EDITION

Take the daily challenge!

1.7K ratings
266 reviews
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Released
June 21, 2019
Updated
November 5, 2026

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Pilot a solar-powered craft in a thrilling race against the setting sun. Collect speed boosts to momentarily reverse time and extend your flight. This arcade-inspired game emphasizes high scores, quick sessions, and intense, fun gameplay.

✓Solar-powered craft gameplay
✓Speed boost mechanics
✓Daily challenge system
✓Unlockable alternate ships
✓New colorful trails
✓Arcade-style high scores
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What's New in RACE THE SUN CHALLENGE EDITION

1.36.1

November 5, 2026

New Features/Content: • Photo mode! Open it from the pause menu or the Customize screen. • Portal worlds: take as many portal trips as you like in a run. • Portals are larger, and more portals early in regions 2-4. • Portal worlds now have a seamless transition back to the overworld. • Trails now match the shape of your ship's jets on the Crawler, Natalus and Arrow. • Discord Rich Presence: your Discord friends can see when you're playing, which mode or portal world you're in, and your score. On iOS, link your Discord account in Options. Other Improvements/Fixes: • Daily challenge alternatives no longer repeat the main challenge's condition or the previous day's. • Fixed: The energy meter on the ship always looked full, even with 'Solar Energy Depleted' showing. • Fixed: Shallow ramps, like the bridges in Sunrise and Zen, didn't launch you. • Fixed: The store could get stuck loading forever. It now shows an error if it can't load. • Fixed: Buy buttons silently did nothing when purchases weren't available. • Fixed: Graphics settings no longer sync with cloud saves. • Fixed: Ship customizations properly sync in cloud saves now. • Fixed: Holes in some ships' shadows. • Fixed: The message banner didn't reach the screen edges on wide phones. • Fixed: Changing the camera view could show your ship during portal and shield sequences. • Fixed: The best-score marker hung in front of the crash and revive screens. • Fixed: A barrel roll cut short by a crash finished at the start of the next run. • Fixed: Dense Fog carried over to the main menu after a run. • Fixed: Thunderstorm lightning stopped after the first region. • Fixed: bug where jump button activated on release instead of press

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Removes pop-up ads! Bonus tris (△) & more.

User reviews

Labyrinth?

when are you guys adding this mode to this version? surprised it wasn't here when it first released.

Good, but kinda scummy

I have a lot of fun with this game. However, it is laced with ads,everywhere. For a peaceful game, there are way too many.

Good, but…

I have a lot of fun with this game. However, it is laced with ads,everywhere. For a peaceful game, there are way too many.

Fun

It’s fun. What’s tha-

wow.

let me just say it now: this is a hidden gem.

the ads are tolerable for myself, as an f2p player, the gameplay is smooth and is one of those “easy to learn, hard to master” games that make this really fun

the gameplay is really simple: move left and right to dodge obstacles, collect items, don’t crash and travel as far as you can before the sun sets and ends your run. simple and replayable, but what sets this apart from other endless runners is the theming.

the game is minimalist and unforgiving. I have lost runs 4 seconds from beginning them. but the idea of a futile journey, where no matter what, you’re either gonna crash or almost poetically, the sun will set on you and you need to fight off your inevitable fate for as long as you can.

one of my only complaints is that the world only resets every 24 hours, so sometimes runs can feel a bit repetitive after a while.

however, the dev of this game is active and updates are being sent out every now and then, so this game is very much still alive and hopefully will become more fun.

ultimately, get this game if you need a quick and oddly resonant game to play.
you can try to get as far as you can, but in the end, the sun always wins.
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Game crashes after ads

Bug

Premium purchase does not work as intended

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Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

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Requested Features

4 requests

More power-ups and challenges

Feature

Ability to save progress across devices

Feature

Controller support

Feature

Varied level designs

Feature

FAQ

What is the main objective in Race The Sun Challenge Edition?

The main objective is to pilot a solar-powered craft towards the sunset at high speed. You must avoid crashing and stay in the light, collecting speed boosts to delay the inevitable setting of the sun.

Does Race The Sun Challenge Edition have ads?

Yes, Race The Sun Challenge Edition contains advertisements. Users have noted that there are too many ads, even after making purchases.

What devices can I play Race The Sun Challenge Edition on?

Race The Sun Challenge Edition is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

How often is Race The Sun Challenge Edition updated?

The latest version, 1.36.1, was released on November 5, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development for the game.

What do users like most about Race The Sun Challenge Edition?

User reviews highlight fast gameplay, a relaxing yet thrilling experience, interesting upgrades and levels, and good visuals as major pros.

What are the main criticisms of Race The Sun Challenge Edition?

Common criticisms include random progress resets, high battery consumption, too many ads, lack of controller support, and suboptimal controls for turning.

Is Race The Sun Challenge Edition suitable for younger players?

Race The Sun Challenge Edition has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is generally appropriate for younger players, though parental guidance may be advised due to the fast-paced nature.

Can I play Race The Sun Challenge Edition offline?

While the description focuses on the core gameplay loop, the 'daily challenge' system and potential for leaderboards suggest an internet connection might be required for full functionality. Offline play capabilities are not explicitly mentioned.