Choose Earthworm Jim 3D
Choose Earthworm Jim 3D if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earthworm Jim 3D launched in 2009.
Earthworm Jim 3D vs Psychonauts 2
Earthworm Jim 3D and Psychonauts 2 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 3D (2009) is 12 years older than Psychonauts 2 (2021). Psychonauts 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Earthworm Jim 3D (43.8% 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 the Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Color Alternatives side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 8,228 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Earthworm Jim 3D and Psychonauts 2 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 3D |  Psychonauts 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2009 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 43.8% positive (89 reviews) | 96.4% positive (8,228 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | VIS Interactive | Double Fine Productions |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Earthworm Jim 3D (2009) is 12 years older than Psychonauts 2 (2021).
- Psychonauts 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (96.4% positive) than Earthworm Jim 3D (43.8% positive).
- Earthworm Jim 3D is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Psychonauts 2 (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Earthworm Jim 3D is Deck Unsupported, Psychonauts 2 is Deck Playable.
Earthworm Jim 3D vs Psychonauts 2 — FAQ
- Should I play Earthworm Jim 3D or Psychonauts 2 first?
- If you want chronology, Earthworm Jim 3D (2009) 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 3D and Psychonauts 2 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.