Choose VVVVVV
Choose VVVVVV if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,463 Steam reviews back the pick.
VVVVVV vs Fleck & Grus
VVVVVV and Fleck & Grus both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. VVVVVV (2010) is 16 years older than Fleck & Grus (2026). VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Fleck & Grus (85.7% 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 Fleck & Grus
Choose Fleck & Grus if you want a Free To Play experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Fleck & Grus launched in 2026.
Both VVVVVV and Fleck & Grus sit in Action 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 |  Fleck & Grus | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 85.7% positive (28 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | DigiPen Europe-Bilbao |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 16 years older than Fleck & Grus (2026).
- VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Fleck & Grus (85.7% positive).
- Fleck & Grus is free; VVVVVV is paid (4.99 USD).
- VVVVVV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Fleck & Grus has no Deck rating yet.
VVVVVV vs Fleck & Grus — FAQ
- Should I play VVVVVV or Fleck & Grus first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before Fleck & Grus (2026). 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 Fleck & Grus similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is Fleck & Grus free?
- Yes — Fleck & Grus is a free-to-play Steam title. VVVVVV is paid (4.99 USD).
- Does VVVVVV run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — VVVVVV is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Fleck & Grus doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.