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Choose Earthworm Jim if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Earthworm Jim launched in 1996.
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.
Choose Earthworm Jim if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Earthworm Jim launched in 1996.
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.
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 |
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