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 SIX SECOND SHADOW
VVVVVV and SIX SECOND SHADOW 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 16 years older than SIX SECOND SHADOW (2026). SIX SECOND SHADOW is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than VVVVVV (2.94 USD vs. 4.99 USD). 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 SIX SECOND SHADOW
Choose SIX SECOND SHADOW if you want the DualShock Controller Support side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 41% cheaper on the Steam Store. SIX SECOND SHADOW launched in 2026.
Both VVVVVV and SIX SECOND SHADOW 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 |  SIX SECOND SHADOW | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.94 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Tilewise |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 16 years older than SIX SECOND SHADOW (2026).
- SIX SECOND SHADOW is currently ~41% cheaper on Steam than VVVVVV (2.94 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- VVVVVV is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; SIX SECOND SHADOW has no Deck rating yet.
VVVVVV vs SIX SECOND SHADOW — FAQ
- Should I play VVVVVV or SIX SECOND SHADOW first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before SIX SECOND SHADOW (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 SIX SECOND SHADOW 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. SIX SECOND SHADOW doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.