Games like VVVVVV

VVVVVV is a challenging retro platformer where players reverse gravity instead of jumping to navigate minimalist levels. It offers fast-paced exploration with frequent checkpoints and a chiptune soundtrack.

96% positive from 4,540 · 2010 · Steam Deck Verified · $4.99 $2.49 -50% · Lowest ever $0.49 (2015-05-11)

Pixel Graphics Precision Platformer PlatformerIndie2D PlatformerGreat Soundtrack

Six games like VVVVVV

Ambidextro

98% positive from 1,338 reviews202516% finish itDeck Verified

A precision platformer for one player running two characters at once, a hand each. Over 100 single-screen levels the severed halves of a royal wizard must reach each other before time runs out.

What players likedPlayers praise its brain-bending originality, though it's not compared to other games.

The catchPunishing difficulty that comes down to repeating levels until the inputs are memorised.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 2D Platformer and Pixel Graphics.

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BZZZT

94% positive from 1,155 reviews202321% finish itDeck Verified

A fast-paced pixel-art precision platformer with intuitive controls and unlockable skills. It features time challenges, leaderboards, and optional permadeath.

What players likedPlayers praise this arcade-style platformer for its stellar level design, replayable timed challenges, and beautiful sprite art, reminiscent of classic Flash web games.

The catchThe art and music outclass the platforming, which is simple and short on depth.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 2D Platformer and Pixel Graphics.

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Jaded

94% positive from 2,086 reviews2025Deck Playable

Jaded is a fast-paced action-adventure game with a time-slowing mechanic. Players explore a large island, fight enemies, and find secrets.

What players likedPlayers say "Jaded" is like Celeste and Hollow Knight, praising its surprisingly decent and amazing story.

The catchController support is half finished, so a mouse is still needed in places.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 2D Platformer and Platformer.

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OlliOlli World

90% positive from 1,841 reviews20221% finish itDeck Verified

This is a skateboarding action-platformer with a signature flow state mechanic. It offers accessible, deep gameplay with player freedom and a vibrant, eccentric feel.

What players likedPlayers praise OlliOlli World as a beautiful, fun, and smooth platformer with ideally balanced difficulty, reminiscent of other fast-paced games.

The catchA 2K terms update added always online checks and broad data collection after launch.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 2D Platformer and Action.

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Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus

84% positive from 1,649 reviews202413% finish itDeck Verified

This is a 2.5D action-platformer with Metroidvania elements. Players use a shapeshifting staff with a move-and-reset mechanic in a hand-drawn, folklore-inspired world.

What players likedPlayers praise its gorgeous art, fluid aerial movement, and accessible platforming, often comparing it favorably to Hollow Knight and Ori.

The catchThe controls feel clunky and unresponsive, with the grapple hooking the wrong points.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 2D Platformer and Platformer.

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N (NPLUSPLUS)

95% positive from 2,346 reviews2016Deck Verified

A momentum-based platformer in which a ninja carries its own speed past homicidal robots to grab gold and reach the exit, across 4,690 hand-made levels with an editor and leaderboards.

What players likedPlayers praise N++ as a perfected precision platformer, often compared to Celeste, with vast content and satisfying flow.

The catchLong standing bugs go unfixed, with broken displays, failed launches and lost saves.

Both are tagged Precision Platformer, 2D Platformer and Action.

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More about VVVVVV

What players liked

Players praise its unique gravity-flipping platforming, tight controls, and challenging precision, comparing it to other games that have adopted similar mechanics.

The catch

Controls are slippery and floaty, which fights the precision the levels demand.

Reviews: 96% positive from 4,540
Released: 2010
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $4.99 $2.49 -50% · Lowest ever $0.49 (2015-05-11)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 96% positive, but with 4,540 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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