VVVVVV (Steam Game) 
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
- Pixel Graphics (848)
- Precision Platformer (700)
- Platformer (683)
- Indie (621)
- 2D Platformer (589)
- Great Soundtrack (508)
- Difficult (490)
- Retro (419)
- 2D (385)
- Singleplayer (307)
- Exploration (249)
- Action (222)
- Sci-fi (144)
- Adventure (131)
- Short (121)
- Minimalist (103)
- Metroidvania (99)
- Puzzle (81)
- Open World (75)
- Space (72)
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Price | $ 4.99 |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 96.9% (overwhelmingly positive) Top 4% / 96.3% Top 5% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 93.4% Top 1% / 93.4% Top 1% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 5.8K Top 4% / 9.4K Top 3% |
| Curators | 502 reviews Top 1% |
| Median Play Time | 4.5 hours |
| Play Time per Dollar | 54 minutes Top 30% |
| Followers | 7.4K Top 15% |
| Owners | ± 1.4M Top 2% |
| Copies Sold | ± 660.7K Top 3% |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 1.4M Top 10% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
Here you can see VVVVVV's Steam rating and reviews between October 2010 and December 2023. Steam's rating is in a narrow range going from 99.4% (September 2011) to 96.2% (April 2022).
The 9.4K reviews Top 3% suggest that VVVVVV is an AAA level success. There are peaks that suggests major updates or discounts.
Review Languages
This doughnut chart shows VVVVVV's review languages. The most popular language is English (70%), followed by Russian (7%). The player's languages are well diversified, with 28 different languages appearing in the reviews. The game has only one translation (English). Having more translations could have boosted the game's popularity.
Time Played
This chart displays the number of hours played in VVVVVV, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time played is decent, reaching 10 hours in the 80th percentile.
The median play time for the negative reviews is 3.5 times less than the median for positive reviews. When the negative review time is low (median : 80 minutes), it can be a sign that the game crashes on some systems or that players misunderstood the nature of the game (Does the Steam page clearly explain it, with gifs and a gameplay video ?). It can also mean that some players were somehow offended by VVVVVV and decided to review it and get a refund under 2 hours. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
| Game's Strengths | Game's Weaknesses |
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It's important to understand that this list of positives and negatives is not an unbiased evaluation of the game. Its purpose is to support developers in understanding what their players want. The game's rating of 96.9% Top 4% should be taken into account when assessing them.
Please keep in mind that this list was AI-generated with only a statistical sample of VVVVVV's review data that Steam provides. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!
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