Choose Earthworm Jim
Choose Earthworm Jim if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Earthworm Jim launched in 1996.
Earthworm Jim vs Earthworm Jim 2
Earthworm Jim and Earthworm Jim 2 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 13 years older than Earthworm Jim 2 (2009). Earthworm Jim 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (62.9% 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 Earthworm Jim 2
Choose Earthworm Jim 2 if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2009) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Earthworm Jim 2 launched in 2009.
Both Earthworm Jim and Earthworm Jim 2 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 |  Earthworm Jim 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1996 | 2009 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.6% positive (106 reviews) | 62.9% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Entertainment | Shiny Entertainment |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Earthworm Jim (1996) is 13 years older than Earthworm Jim 2 (2009).
- Earthworm Jim 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (62.9% positive) than Earthworm Jim (40.6% positive).
- Earthworm Jim 2 is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Earthworm Jim (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Earthworm Jim is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Earthworm Jim 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Earthworm Jim vs Earthworm Jim 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Earthworm Jim or Earthworm Jim 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Earthworm Jim (1996) came out before Earthworm Jim 2 (2009). 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 Earthworm Jim 2 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 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Earthworm Jim is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Earthworm Jim 2 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.