Choose Worms W.M.D
Choose Worms W.M.D if you want a Strategy game with Shared/Split Screen and Steam Leaderboards. 4,625 Steam reviews back the pick.
Worms W.M.D vs pla_toon
Worms W.M.D and pla_toon both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Worms W.M.D (2016) is 2 years older than pla_toon (2018). pla_toon scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Worms W.M.D (83.5% 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 pla_toon
Choose pla_toon if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.1% positive across 699 reviews.
Both Worms W.M.D and pla_toon sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Worms W.M.D |  pla_toon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy | Action, Indie, Free To Play, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 83.5% positive (4,625 reviews) | 88.1% positive (699 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player |
| Developers | Team17 | SoundAndFuryGames |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Worms W.M.D (2016) is 2 years older than pla_toon (2018).
- pla_toon scores higher on Steam reviews (88.1% positive) than Worms W.M.D (83.5% positive).
- pla_toon is free; Worms W.M.D is paid (29.99 USD).
- Worms W.M.D is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; pla_toon has no Deck rating yet.
Worms W.M.D vs pla_toon — FAQ
- Which is better, Worms W.M.D or pla_toon?
- On Steam reviews pla_toon scores higher (88.1% positive) than Worms W.M.D (83.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, pla_toon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Worms W.M.D or pla_toon first?
- If you want chronology, Worms W.M.D (2016) came out before pla_toon (2018). 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 Worms W.M.D and pla_toon similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.
- Is pla_toon free?
- Yes — pla_toon is a free-to-play Steam title. Worms W.M.D is paid (29.99 USD).
- Does Worms W.M.D run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Worms W.M.D is rated Deck Playable by Valve. pla_toon doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.