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Rescue Captain Viridian’s scattered crew by flipping gravity through hazardous rooms instead of jumping.
Released 07 Sep 2010
Flip Gravity
Rescue Your Crew
Hunt Trinkets
VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?
Developed by Terry Cavanagh · Published by Terry Cavanagh








As Captain Viridian, explore a strange world after your spaceship’s crew is teleported to scattered locations. Find and rescue your crewmates as you make your way through the unfamiliar environment.
Movement centers on instantly reversing gravity: rather than jump, flip between floor and ceiling to cross gaps and avoid spikes and other hazards. Rooms turn this simple mechanic into short platforming challenges that test timing and route choices.
Explore an interconnected map and face its challenges without locks or power-ups; progress depends on clearing obstacles. Frequent checkpoints let you retry rooms quickly, while optional trinkets, time trials, a no-death mode, and a level editor offer additional challenges and play.
Players often enjoy how gravity-flipping reshapes familiar platforming into inventive room-by-room challenges, and many praise the soundtrack and retro presentation. Frequent checkpoints make repeated attempts easier to return to, while optional collectibles, extra modes, and custom levels appeal to players looking for more. Some reviews find the movement slippery, especially in the most demanding challenges, and opinions differ on how difficult the game feels.

| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 19 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | View demo on Steam |
| Metacritic | 81/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |