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 Trash Quest
VVVVVV and Trash Quest 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 Trash Quest (2021). VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Trash Quest (94.5% 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 Trash Quest
Choose Trash Quest if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Trash Quest launched in 2021.
Both VVVVVV and Trash Quest 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 |  Trash Quest | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 94.5% positive (91 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Francis Vace |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 11 years older than Trash Quest (2021).
- VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Trash Quest (94.5% positive).
- Trash Quest is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than VVVVVV (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- VVVVVV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Trash Quest has no Deck rating yet.
VVVVVV vs Trash Quest — FAQ
- Should I play VVVVVV or Trash Quest first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before Trash Quest (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 Trash Quest 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. Trash Quest doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.