VVVVVV: 3 Open Source Clones Compared
The top-listed VVVVVV entry is the official open-sourced code of the original 2010 game, released by creator Terry Cavanagh himself rather than a third-party clone, and reaches the most platforms of the three (Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android). WWW is a fan-made low-resolution reimagining built with melonJS, using its own original graphics and levels for the 2014 Low Resolution GameJam; development has since halted. XVVVVX is a halted Xbox port that requires downloading the free game data separately and has known issues, including missing OGG audio support (WAV only) and a script loader that needs reworking.
Comparison table
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux, OSX, iOS, Android
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- Android, iOS
Project health
- Development status
- Active
- Last updated
- 22d ago
- Stars
- 8,025
- Contributors
- 53
- License
- —
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- No
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Web
- Play in browser
- YesPlay in Browser
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 4y ago
- Stars
- 59
- Contributors
- 1
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Engine
- —
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- NoAn HTML5 clone with its own original graphics and level design.
Availability
- Status
- Playable
- Platforms
- Xbox
- Play in browser
- No
- Mobile
- No
Project health
- Development status
- Halted
- Last updated
- 6y ago
- Stars
- 9
- Contributors
- 2
- License
- —
- Engine
- SDL2
Compatibility
- Requires original assets
- YesFree game files can be downloaded from thelettervsixtim.es/makeandplay/data.zip.
| Title | VVVVVV | WWW | XVVVVX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Playable | Playable | Playable |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux, OSX, iOS, Android | Web | Xbox |
| Play in browser | No | YesPlay in Browser | No |
| Mobile | Android, iOS | No | No |
| Project health | |||
| Development status | Active | Halted | Halted |
| Last updated | 22d ago | 4y ago | 6y ago |
| Stars | 8,025 | 59 | 9 |
| Contributors | 53 | 1 | 2 |
| License | — | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Engine | SDL2 | — | SDL2 |
| Compatibility | |||
| Requires original assets | No | NoAn HTML5 clone with its own original graphics and level design. | YesFree game files can be downloaded from thelettervsixtim.es/makeandplay/data.zip. |
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Known limitations
- audio: Only WAV format music is supported; OGG format is not currently playable.
- compatibility: Script loader causes issues and needs reworking.
Frequently asked questions
Are the VVVVVV clones on this page open source?
Yes — every clone catalogued here is an open-source project. Availability, license, and development-status details for each one are listed in the comparison table above.
What license do these VVVVVV clones use?
WWW (GPL-3.0).
Do I need to own the original VVVVVV to play these clones?
VVVVVV and WWW run standalone, no original files needed; XVVVVX requires original game assets to play.
Can I play any of these VVVVVV clones directly in a browser?
Yes — WWW has a browser-playable build linked in the comparison table above, no install required.
Which VVVVVV clone is the most actively maintained?
VVVVVV is currently under active development, based on recent commit activity. See the "Development status" row above for every clone's current status.
See the full write-up for each clone, or go back to VVVVVV.