LumiKin
Metacritic 79

Race The Sun

FlippFly|2013ActionRacingArcade
Xbox OneWii UPS3PS4PS VitaPCWebmacOSLinuxiOS

LumiScore

53

out of 100

Appropriate for most ages with parental supervision

90min/day recommended

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💸 Monthly cost: Free

Growth

39/100

Developing

Growth Value

Risk

16/100

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage your child to reflect on their strategies and share their high scores, but also emphasize the importance of setting time limits to avoid excessive play. This game offers a good opportunity to discuss healthy competition and self-regulation.

Top Skills Developed

Spatial Awareness5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Reaction Time5/5
Problem Solving3/5

Development Areas

CognitiveProblem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
52
Social & EmotionalTeamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
0
Motor SkillsHand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)39/100

What your child develops

Race The Sun is an engaging arcade-style game that hones spatial awareness, reaction time, and problem-solving skills. Its procedurally generated levels and daily changes keep the gameplay fresh, encouraging adaptive thinking and learning transfer. The core mechanics of dodging obstacles and collecting power-ups provide a consistent challenge that can improve hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Players will also develop critical thinking as they learn optimal routes and strategies to prolong their flight.

Base: UnknownPlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

In Race the Sun you control a spaceship powered by solar energy. You have to dodge objects on your way, for example, from laser beams, other ships and various obstacles, while collecting blue pyramids that will boost the player.