Choose KarmaZoo
Choose KarmaZoo if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. KarmaZoo launched in 2023.
KarmaZoo vs Early Worm
KarmaZoo and Early Worm both land in Action, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Early Worm (2022) is 1 year older than KarmaZoo (2023). Early Worm is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than KarmaZoo (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Early Worm launched in 2022.
Both KarmaZoo and Early Worm sit in Action and Casual 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
 KarmaZoo |  Early Worm | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Casual | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.3% positive (333 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Pastagames | ODDROK |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Casual on Steam.
- Early Worm (2022) is 1 year older than KarmaZoo (2023).
- Early Worm is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than KarmaZoo (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- KarmaZoo has co-op; Early Worm does not.
- KarmaZoo is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Early Worm has no Deck rating yet.
KarmaZoo vs Early Worm — FAQ
- Should I play KarmaZoo or Early Worm first?
- If you want chronology, Early Worm (2022) came out before KarmaZoo (2023). 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 KarmaZoo and Early Worm similar?
- They overlap on Action, Casual 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 Early Worm have multiplayer like KarmaZoo?
- No. KarmaZoo supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Early Worm is listed as single-player only.
- Does KarmaZoo run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — KarmaZoo is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Early Worm doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.