Choose Earthworm Jim
Choose Earthworm Jim if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earthworm Jim launched in 1996.
Earthworm Jim vs Psychonauts 2
Earthworm Jim and Psychonauts 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 25 years older than Psychonauts 2 (2021). Psychonauts 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% 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 Psychonauts 2
Choose Psychonauts 2 if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.4% positive across 8,228 reviews.
Both Earthworm Jim and Psychonauts 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 |  Psychonauts 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 1996 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 40.6% positive (106 reviews) | 96.4% positive (8,228 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Entertainment | Double Fine Productions |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Earthworm Jim (1996) is 25 years older than Psychonauts 2 (2021).
- Psychonauts 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Earthworm Jim (40.6% positive).
- Earthworm Jim is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Psychonauts 2 (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Earthworm Jim vs Psychonauts 2 — FAQ
- Which is better, Earthworm Jim or Psychonauts 2?
- On Steam reviews Psychonauts 2 scores higher (96.4% positive) than Earthworm Jim (40.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Psychonauts 2 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 Psychonauts 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Earthworm Jim (1996) came out before Psychonauts 2 (2021). 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 Psychonauts 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.