Choose VVVVVV
Choose VVVVVV if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.9% positive across 4,463 reviews.
VVVVVV vs 1 Screen Platformer
VVVVVV and 1 Screen Platformer 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 9 years older than 1 Screen Platformer (2019). VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% 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 1 Screen Platformer
Choose 1 Screen Platformer if you want an Adventure game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1 Screen Platformer launched in 2019.
Both VVVVVV and 1 Screen Platformer 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 |  1 Screen Platformer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2010 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (4,463 reviews) | 87% positive (169 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Return To Adventure Mountain, LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- VVVVVV (2010) is 9 years older than 1 Screen Platformer (2019).
- VVVVVV scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% positive).
- 1 Screen Platformer is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than VVVVVV (1.49 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
VVVVVV vs 1 Screen Platformer — FAQ
- Which is better, VVVVVV or 1 Screen Platformer?
- On Steam reviews VVVVVV scores higher (96.9% positive) than 1 Screen Platformer (87% 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 1 Screen Platformer first?
- If you want chronology, VVVVVV (2010) came out before 1 Screen Platformer (2019). 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 1 Screen Platformer 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 1 Screen Platformer 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.