Choose VVVVVV
Choose VVVVVV if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. 4,463 Steam reviews back the pick.
VVVVVV vs Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom
VVVVVV and Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom 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 11 years older than Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom (2021). Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than VVVVVV (96.9% 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 Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom
Choose Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom if it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom launched in 2021.
Both VVVVVV and Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom 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 |  Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 100% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Janius Digital |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 11 years older than Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom (2021).
- Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than VVVVVV (96.9% positive).
- VVVVVV is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- VVVVVV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom has no Deck rating yet.
VVVVVV vs Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom — FAQ
- Should I play VVVVVV or Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom (2021). 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 Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom 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. Scoot Kaboom and the Tomb of Doom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.