5 Games like VVVVVV on PS5 that you should try

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.

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 multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings strong narrative focus and horror setting.

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.

What brings it close to VVVVVV is punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: deep RPG systems and procedural generation.

Genre puts it alongside VVVVVV, and so does melee combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and a third-person camera.