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5 Games like VVVVVV on Mobile that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to VVVVVV down to the 5 that fit the “Mobile” category. Carrion, Teslagrad and Waking Mars top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to VVVVVV.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
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HardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev Nicalis

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Within the “Mobile” category, the closest game to VVVVVV is Carrion — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Teslagrad and Waking Mars follow close behind.

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The best games like VVVVVV on Mobile

5 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to VVVVVV. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Carrion

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Carrion
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

If VVVVVV worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to pixel art and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 10 years after VVVVVV.

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Teslagrad

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Teslagrad
Closest on tone
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D
Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

On paper it is what VVVVVV is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after VVVVVV.

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Waking Mars

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Waking Mars
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D
Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

The genre is the same as VVVVVV’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Setting59Game mode56Visuals52
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2D
Year 2017Dev Lizardcube · DotEmuOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The genre is the same as VVVVVV’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: cozy, relaxing feel.

Released 7 years after VVVVVV.

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Dead Cells

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Dead Cells
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasyExploration2DPixel Art
Year 2018Dev Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as VVVVVV and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat.

Released 8 years after VVVVVV.

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