Choose VVVVVV
Choose VVVVVV if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,463 Steam reviews back the pick.
VVVVVV vs Proyecto Flamingo X1
VVVVVV and Proyecto Flamingo X1 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 10 years older than Proyecto Flamingo X1 (2020). VVVVVV is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Proyecto Flamingo X1 (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 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 Proyecto Flamingo X1
Choose Proyecto Flamingo X1 if you want a Simulation game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2020) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Proyecto Flamingo X1 launched in 2020.
Both VVVVVV and Proyecto Flamingo X1 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
 VVVVVV |  Proyecto Flamingo X1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Flamingo Simulation Systems |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 10 years older than Proyecto Flamingo X1 (2020).
- VVVVVV is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Proyecto Flamingo X1 (4.99 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- VVVVVV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Proyecto Flamingo X1 has no Deck rating yet.
VVVVVV vs Proyecto Flamingo X1 — FAQ
- Should I play VVVVVV or Proyecto Flamingo X1 first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before Proyecto Flamingo X1 (2020). 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 VVVVVV and Proyecto Flamingo X1 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.
- Does VVVVVV run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VVVVVV is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Proyecto Flamingo X1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.