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VVVVVV

2D precision platformer where you flip gravity instead of jumping

Terry Cavanagh · Released Sep 7, 2010

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 7,192
Recent reviews
Very Positive
100% of 39 in 30 days
Players
15
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
6 months ago
May 4, 2026
Minimum PC
Direct X9.0c Compatible
0.3 GB RAM · 0 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is VVVVVV?

A 2D platformer where Captain Viridian searches for friends scattered by a random teleportation. You explore hazardous areas by reversing gravity instead of jumping, advancing by clearing platforming challenges rather than finding upgrades. Frequent checkpoints break up the challenges, while time trials and a no-death mode provide other ways to play.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy difficult platforming with frequent checkpoints
  • +you like exploring between precision movement challenges
  • +you enjoy chiptune music and retro pixel graphics

Not for you if...

  • −you want platforming that rarely requires repeated attempts
  • −you prefer traditional jumping to gravity-based movement

What players say

96% of 7,192 reviews are positive · 100% of 39 in the last 30 days

Players praise the gravity-flip challenges and chiptune soundtrack. The most common complaint is that movement feels slippery or floaty during sections requiring precision; some players also find an escort section frustrating.

Players over time

▲ +12% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 31 players on Oct 15, 2026.

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Sep 22, 20266

How many players finish VVVVVV?

18% of Steam players have unlocked «Game Complete», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

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VVVVVV system requirements

Minimum: Direct X9.0c Compatible, 0.3 GB RAM, 0 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP
Processor
2 GHz
Graphics
Direct X9.0c Compatible Card
Memory
256MB
Storage
42MB

Does VVVVVV have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does VVVVVV run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
19
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Dutch, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Catalan, Irish, Welsh, Arabic, Spanish - Latin America, Persian.

Does VVVVVV use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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