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Distance

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.

What works

  • Unique and satisfying gameplay mechanics
  • Robust level editor and extensive community content
  • Immersive neon-futuristic atmosphere and soundtrack
  • High skill ceiling with rewarding progression
  • Active and friendly community

Things to keep in mind

  • Short official campaign content
  • Multiplayer community is small and sometimes inactive
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Some control issues with certain controllers
  • Potential motion sickness in vr

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • HOT WHEELS UNLEASHED™ 2 - Turbocharged

  • STAR WARS™ Episode I Racer

  • Hover

  • Pacer

  • Shatter

  • XF Extreme Formula

Less story-driven

Games that feels like Distance but with less narrative immersion

  • Neodash

  • Turbo Golf Racing

  • Music Racer

  • Audiosurf 2

  • Spin Rhythm XD

  • BallisticNG

More violent

Games that feels like Distance but with more combat and destruction

  • DeathSprint 66

  • ULTRAKILL

  • Deadzone: Rogue

  • GRIP: Combat Racing

  • Overload

  • GTTOD

Less social

Games that feels like Distance but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • TRON RUN/r

  • SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS

  • Redout: Enhanced Edition

  • Redout 2

  • Drunken Robot Pornography

  • Aero GPX

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Distance: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Last update: 21/08/2026