Choose EarWorm
Choose EarWorm if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. EarWorm launched in 2025.
EarWorm vs Grouls
EarWorm and Grouls both land in 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 Indie, Adventure on Steam. Grouls (2024) is 1 year older than EarWorm (2025). EarWorm scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Grouls (66.7% positive). 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 Grouls
Choose Grouls if you want an Action and Strategy experience. Grouls launched in 2024.
Both EarWorm and Grouls sit in 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
 EarWorm |  Grouls | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.2% positive (133 reviews) | 66.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TOR2 | OxygenStudio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Grouls (2024) is 1 year older than EarWorm (2025).
- EarWorm scores higher on Steam reviews (96.2% positive) than Grouls (66.7% positive).
- EarWorm is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Grouls (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
EarWorm vs Grouls — FAQ
- Should I play EarWorm or Grouls first?
- If you want chronology, Grouls (2024) came out before EarWorm (2025). 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 EarWorm and Grouls similar?
- They overlap on 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.