Choose VVVVV
Choose VVVVV if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. VVVVV launched in 2019.
VVVVV vs HAMISH
VVVVV and HAMISH both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. VVVVV (2019) is 7 years older than HAMISH (2026). VVVVV is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than HAMISH (5.99 USD vs. 10.79 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose HAMISH
Choose HAMISH if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Color Alternatives, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HAMISH launched in 2026.
Both VVVVV and HAMISH sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 VVVVV |  HAMISH | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 10.79 USD |
| Steam reviews | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | BekkerDev Studio | Soulo Games Ltd |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- VVVVV (2019) is 7 years older than HAMISH (2026).
- VVVVV is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than HAMISH (5.99 USD vs. 10.79 USD).
VVVVV vs HAMISH — FAQ
- Should I play VVVVV or HAMISH first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVV (2019) came out before HAMISH (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are VVVVV and HAMISH similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.