Choose VVVVVV
Choose VVVVVV if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 4,463 Steam reviews back the pick.
VVVVVV vs 140
VVVVVV and 140 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 3 years older than 140 (2013). VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than 140 (95% 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 140
Choose 140 if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1,292 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both VVVVVV and 140 sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.9% vs 95% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 VVVVVV |  140 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 95% positive (1,292 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Carlsen Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 3 years older than 140 (2013).
- VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than 140 (95% positive).
- 140 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than VVVVVV (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
VVVVVV vs 140 — FAQ
- Which is better, VVVVVV or 140?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: VVVVVV sits at 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews), 140 at 95% (1,292). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play VVVVVV or 140 first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before 140 (2013). 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 140 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.
- Do VVVVVV and 140 both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.