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Race the Sun

Race the Sun leans Execution (Pure Mechanics). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Racing, Arcade - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION8 /10READS0 /10VARIANCE4 /10OPTIMIZATION3 /10

Like Race the Sun, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

6 games like Race the Sun

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Downwell cover art
DownwellPure Mechanics · vertical action roguelite

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: optimization (3 vs 4) - Combo lines and upgrade picks reward study

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Ape OutPure Mechanics · rhythmic beat-em-up

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Split-second grabs and throws under fire

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WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!Pure Mechanics · microgame collection

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: optimization (3 vs 2) - Each microgame's solution is trivial once seen

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WarioWare: Smooth MovesPure Mechanics · microgame collection

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Instant motion-pose changes and gesture accuracy under pressure

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Temple RunPure Mechanics · endless runner

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Swipe reactions at ever-rising speed

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Super Mario MakerPure Mechanics · platformer level creatorcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (4 vs 3) - Unknown user levels are hidden information until attempted

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Game details

Released
2013
Developer
flippfly
Platforms
PS3, PS4, Linux, PSVR, PC, iOS, Mac, WiiU, Vita, XONE
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
86/100
IGDB users
72/100
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