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VVVVVV

VVVVVV

80/100
186 ratings2010Easy to run

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1080p performance

VVVVVV estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps969 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps999 fps884 fps
RTX 4060999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 3060999 fps999 fps842 fps684 fps
GTX 1660 Super954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps

1440p performance

VVVVVV estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps999 fps898 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps974 fps791 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps947 fps770 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps999 fps895 fps727 fps
RTX 3070999 fps999 fps816 fps663 fps
RTX 4060999 fps921 fps737 fps599 fps
RTX 3060987 fps789 fps632 fps513 fps
GTX 1660 Super715 fps572 fps458 fps372 fps

4K performance

VVVVVV estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps958 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps889 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps982 fps798 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps926 fps753 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps870 fps707 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps860 fps688 fps559 fps
RTX 4070921 fps737 fps589 fps479 fps
RX 7800 XT811 fps649 fps519 fps422 fps
RTX 3080789 fps632 fps505 fps411 fps
RTX 4060 Ti746 fps596 fps477 fps388 fps
RTX 3070680 fps544 fps435 fps354 fps
RTX 4060614 fps491 fps393 fps319 fps
RTX 3060526 fps421 fps337 fps274 fps
GTX 1660 Super382 fps305 fps244 fps198 fps

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DirectX 9.0c compatible video card

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2.0 GHz

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About

VVVVVV is a 2010 indie action platformer that stands out for its innovative gravity-flipping mechanics instead of traditional jumping. You control Captain Viridian through an alternate dimension, searching for crew members and collectible Trinkets while navigating intricate level designs. The game's distinctive chiptune aesthetic and challenging gameplay have made it a cult classic among action platformer enthusiasts.

Performance-wise, VVVVVV is exceptionally lightweight and accessible, requiring minimal GPU resources to run smoothly. Even integrated graphics from the last decade can handle this game at high FPS without any performance concerns. You can expect consistent 60+ FPS performance on virtually any modern PC hardware, making it an excellent benchmark for testing baseline system stability rather than pushing graphical limits.

With an 80/100 rating, VVVVVV deserves a place in any indie game collection if you enjoy challenging action platformers with unique mechanics. The game's low system requirements mean you can experience this creative gem without worrying about hardware compatibility or graphics settings optimization.

Performance profile

January 2010 release. VVVVVV targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Action titles like VVVVVV reward high framerates for visual clarity during combat. A mid-range modern GPU at 1440p 60–120 FPS is the practical sweet spot; VRR (G-Sync/FreeSync) smooths out drops during heavy effects.

Extremely light — VVVVVV runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

Storyline

A spaceship with six crew members - Viridian, Victoria, Vitellary, Vermillion, Verdigris, and Violet - suddenly encountered mysterious trouble while underway. The group escapes by means of a teleportation device, but for some reason all the crew members are sent to different places. Viridian, the protagonist, must find the other crew members and escape from this mysterious labyrinth...

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