Choose Earthworm Jim
Choose Earthworm Jim if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Earthworm Jim launched in 1996.
Earthworm Jim vs Rayman® Origins
Earthworm Jim and Rayman® Origins 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. Earthworm Jim (1996) is 16 years older than Rayman® Origins (2012). Rayman® Origins scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Earthworm Jim (40.6% 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 Rayman® Origins
Choose Rayman® Origins if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player and Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.3% positive across 2,664 reviews.
Both Earthworm Jim and Rayman® Origins sit in Action 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
 Earthworm Jim |  Rayman® Origins | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.6% positive (106 reviews) | 93.3% positive (2,664 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | Shiny Entertainment | Ubisoft Montpellier |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Earthworm Jim (1996) is 16 years older than Rayman® Origins (2012).
- Rayman® Origins scores higher on Steam reviews (93.3% positive) than Earthworm Jim (40.6% positive).
- Rayman® Origins is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Earthworm Jim (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Earthworm Jim vs Rayman® Origins — FAQ
- Which is better, Earthworm Jim or Rayman® Origins?
- On Steam reviews Rayman® Origins scores higher (93.3% positive) than Earthworm Jim (40.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Rayman® Origins is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Earthworm Jim or Rayman® Origins first?
- If you want chronology, Earthworm Jim (1996) came out before Rayman® Origins (2012). 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 Earthworm Jim and Rayman® Origins 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.
- Does Earthworm Jim have multiplayer like Rayman® Origins?
- No. Rayman® Origins supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Earthworm Jim is listed as single-player only.