Choose Aborigenus
Choose Aborigenus if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Aborigenus launched in 2018.
Aborigenus vs VVVVV
Aborigenus and VVVVV 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. Aborigenus (2018) is 1 year older than VVVVV (2019). Aborigenus scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than VVVVV (47.4% positive). 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 VVVVV
Choose VVVVV if you want a RPG experience. VVVVV launched in 2019.
Both Aborigenus and VVVVV 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
 Aborigenus |  VVVVV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.1% positive (55 reviews) | 47.4% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flying Islands Team | BekkerDev Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Aborigenus (2018) is 1 year older than VVVVV (2019).
- Aborigenus scores higher on Steam reviews (69.1% positive) than VVVVV (47.4% positive).
- Aborigenus is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than VVVVV (3.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
Aborigenus vs VVVVV — FAQ
- Should I play Aborigenus or VVVVV first?
- If you want chronology, Aborigenus (2018) came out before VVVVV (2019). 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 Aborigenus and VVVVV 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.