Choose Ynglet
Choose Ynglet if you want the Camera Comfort and Keyboard Only Option side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ynglet launched in 2021.
Ynglet vs Early Worm
Ynglet and Early Worm both land in Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Ynglet (2021) is 1 year older than Early Worm (2022). Early Worm is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Ynglet (0.49 USD vs. 7.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Early Worm
Choose Early Worm if it's currently about 94% cheaper on the Steam Store. Early Worm launched in 2022.
Both Ynglet and Early Worm sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ynglet |  Early Worm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 98% positive (245 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Nifflas | ODDROK |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Ynglet (2021) is 1 year older than Early Worm (2022).
- Early Worm is currently ~94% cheaper on Steam than Ynglet (0.49 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Ynglet is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Early Worm has no Deck rating yet.
Ynglet vs Early Worm — FAQ
- Should I play Ynglet or Early Worm first?
- If you want chronology, Ynglet (2021) came out before Early Worm (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Ynglet and Early Worm similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Ynglet run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ynglet is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Early Worm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.