Choose Earthworm Jim 2
Choose Earthworm Jim 2 if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Earthworm Jim 2 launched in 2009.
Earthworm Jim 2 vs Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition
Earthworm Jim 2 and Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition both land in Action, Adventure 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 share Action, Adventure on Steam. Earthworm Jim 2 (2009) is 17 years older than Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (2026). Earthworm Jim 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (62.9% positive) than Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (57.2% 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: 30th Anniversary Edition
Choose Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition if it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition launched in 2026.
Both Earthworm Jim 2 and Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition sit in Action and Adventure 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 2 |  Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 62.9% positive (62 reviews) | 57.2% positive (243 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shiny Entertainment | Digital Eclipse, Ubisoft |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Earthworm Jim 2 (2009) is 17 years older than Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (2026).
- Earthworm Jim 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (62.9% positive) than Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (57.2% positive).
- Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Earthworm Jim 2 (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Earthworm Jim 2 has no Deck rating yet.
Earthworm Jim 2 vs Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Earthworm Jim 2 or Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Earthworm Jim 2 (2009) came out before Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition (2026). 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 2 and Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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.