Choose VVVVVV
Choose VVVVVV if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 4,463 reviews.
VVVVVV vs LOVE
VVVVVV and LOVE 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 4 years older than LOVE (2014). VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than LOVE (91.6% 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 LOVE
Choose LOVE if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. LOVE launched in 2014.
Both VVVVVV and LOVE 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 |  LOVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 91.6% positive (550 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Fred Wood |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 4 years older than LOVE (2014).
- VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than LOVE (91.6% positive).
- LOVE is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than VVVVVV (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
VVVVVV vs LOVE — FAQ
- Which is better, VVVVVV or LOVE?
- On Steam reviews VVVVVV scores higher (96.9% positive) than LOVE (91.6% 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 VVVVVV or LOVE first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before LOVE (2014). 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 LOVE 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 LOVE 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.