Choose Dustforce DX
Choose Dustforce DX if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1,029 Steam reviews back the pick.
Dustforce DX vs VVVVVV
Dustforce DX and VVVVVV both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. VVVVVV (2010) is 2 years older than Dustforce DX (2012). VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Dustforce DX (93.9% 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 VVVVVV
Choose VVVVVV if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 4,463 reviews.
Both Dustforce DX and VVVVVV sit in Action and Indie 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
 Dustforce DX |  VVVVVV | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93.9% positive (1,029 reviews) | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Hitbox Team | Terry Cavanagh |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 2 years older than Dustforce DX (2012).
- VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Dustforce DX (93.9% positive).
- VVVVVV is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Dustforce DX (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- VVVVVV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dustforce DX has no Deck rating yet.
Dustforce DX vs VVVVVV — FAQ
- Which is better, Dustforce DX or VVVVVV?
- On Steam reviews VVVVVV scores higher (96.9% positive) than Dustforce DX (93.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, VVVVVV is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Dustforce DX or VVVVVV first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before Dustforce DX (2012). 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 Dustforce DX and VVVVVV similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.