Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Earthworm Jim (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Earthworm Jim on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Earthworm Jim 2, which made by the same studio, Shiny Entertainment.
- Earthworm Jim is tagged Action, Adventure, Platformer, Classic, 2D, Comedy, Masterpiece by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are from the same studio: Earthworm Jim 2.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Earthworm Jim 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Shiny Entertainment; shares 4 player tags including Classic, Platformer and 2D; released around the same time (1995).
Earthworm Jim is back with more side-scrolling platform action. Whip, run, jump, fly, and Snott swing your way to victory!
Earthworm Jim 2 at a glance Released 1995 Studio Shiny Entertainment Player sentiment 71% positive of 113 Price $19.99 ClassicPlatformer2DComedy
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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
Why it matched: shares 4 player tags including Platformer, Classic and 2D; released around the same time (1997).
Selected by the fickle finger of fate, Abe™, floor-waxer first class for RuptureFarms, was catapulted into a life of adventure when he overheard plans by his boss, Molluck the Glukkon™, to turn Abe and his fellow Mudokons into Tasty Treats as part of a last-ditch effort to rescue Molluck's failing meat-packing empire.
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee at a glance Released 1997 Studio Oddworld Inhabitants Player sentiment 85% positive of 4,534 Price $2.99 PlatformerClassic2DComedy
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Another World
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Classic; published by the same company; released around the same time (1991).
Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.
Another World at a glance Released 1991 Studio Éric Chahi Player sentiment 83% positive of 2,044 Price $9.99 Platformer2DClassic
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Worms Armageddon
Why it matched: shares 4 player tags including Classic, 2D and Comedy.
The iconic intrepid invertebrates return with a vengeance in the fan-favourite classic Worms™ Armageddon. Relive their glory days once again as you blast your way into enemy territory, sweep their fields and remain the last worm standing.
Worms Armageddon at a glance Released 2013 Studio Team17 Digital Ltd Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,914 Price $2.99 Classic2DComedyPlatformer
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Worms W.M.D
Why it matched: shares 4 player tags including 2D, Comedy and Classic.
Join the fight and command your worm warriors into battle in the iconic 2D arcade artillery shooter where serious strategy and silly weaponry decide who swims or sinks.
Worms W.M.D at a glance Released 2016 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 85% positive of 14,897 Price $29.99 2DComedyClassicPlatformer
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Worms World Party
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Classic, 2D and Comedy; published by the same company.
Imagine taking the perfect online gaming experience and one of the most popular Worms games ever made, adding a touch of Steam achievements, leaderboards, cloud saves, full controller support; a little sprinkle of 1080 / 60FPS, and you have Worms World Party Remastered!
Worms World Party at a glance Released 2001 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 50% positive of 1,851 Price $14.99 Classic2DComedy
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Prehistorik 2
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Classic; released around the same time (1993).
Prehistorik 2 is a classic platform game where you walk and jump through the levels then whack enemies on the head with a club in your quest for food.
Prehistorik 2 at a glance Released 1993 Studio Titus Interactive Player sentiment 90% positive of 70 Price $14.99 Platformer2DClassic
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Metal Slug
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including 2D, Classic and Platformer; released around the same time (1996).
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Metal Slug at a glance Released 1996 Studio Nazca Corporation Player sentiment 89% positive of 5,258 Price $7.99 2DClassicPlatformer
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Metal Slug 2
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including 2D, Classic and Platformer; released around the same time (1998).
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
Metal Slug 2 at a glance Released 1998 Studio SNK Player sentiment 89% positive of 1,432 Price $6.99 2DClassicPlatformer
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Flashback
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, Classic and 2D; released around the same time (1992).
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Flashback at a glance Released 1992 Studio Delphine Software International Player sentiment 78% positive of 603 Price $9.99 PlatformerClassic2D
- 11
Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, Classic and 2D; released around the same time (1995).
When he morphs into a Ninja, you'd better Duck.
Maui Mallard in Cold Shadow at a glance Released 1995 Studio Disney Interactive Studios Player sentiment 59% positive of 111 Price $5.99 PlatformerClassic2D
- 12
Portal
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Comedy, Classic and Platformer.
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal at a glance Released 2007 Studio Valve Player sentiment 99% positive of 198,682 Price $9.99 ComedyClassicPlatformer
- 13
The Henry Stickmin Collection
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Comedy, Classic and 2D.
A choose-your-own-path where failing is more fun than succeeding.
The Henry Stickmin Collection at a glance Released 2020 Studio PuffballsUnited Player sentiment 99% positive of 59,357 Price $5.99 ComedyClassic2D
- 14
Clannad
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Classic, Comedy and 2D.
From the world renowned visual novel studio Key, the highly rated story of CLANNAD is now available on Steam! Improved visuals, achievement integration, and Dangopedia make this the best version of CLANNAD to date.
Clannad at a glance Released 2004 Studio Key Player sentiment 98% positive of 10,936 Price $44.99 ClassicComedy2D
- 15
Neighbours from Hell
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Comedy, Classic and 2D.
INTRODUCING THE GAME OF NEIGHBOURHOOD NASTINESS AND COMMUNITY COMMOTION! Living next door to you is a real Neighbour From Hell and it's now time to have your revenge! This compilation includes the original Neighbours From Hell and it's sequel Neighbours from Hell 2: On Vacation.
Neighbours from Hell at a glance Released 2003 Studio JoWooD Entertainment Player sentiment 98% positive of 3,150 Price Not listed ComedyClassic2D
- 16
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Classic, 2D and Comedy.
Zombies are invading your home, and the only defense is your arsenal of plants! Armed with an alien nursery-worth of zombie-zapping plants like peashooters and cherry bombs, you'll need to think fast and plant faster to stop dozens of types of zombies dead in their tracks.
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio PopCap Games, Inc. Player sentiment 98% positive of 155,468 Price $4.99 Classic2DComedy
- 17
Pizza Tower
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, Comedy and 2D.
Pizza Tower is a fast paced 2D platformer, with an emphasis on movement, exploration and score attack. Featuring highly stylized pixel art inspired by the cartoons from the '90s, and a highly energetic soundtrack.
Pizza Tower at a glance Released 2023 Studio Tour De Pizza Player sentiment 98% positive of 72,574 Price $19.99 PlatformerComedy2D
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Gunpoint
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including 2D, Comedy and Platformer.
Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.
Gunpoint at a glance Released 2013 Studio Suspicious Developments Player sentiment 98% positive of 13,326 Price $9.99 2DComedyPlatformer
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Classic, Comedy and 2D.
Become Phoenix Wright and experience the thrill of battle as you fight to save your innocent clients in a court of law. Play all 14 episodes, spanning the first three games, in one gorgeous collection.
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy at a glance Released 2019 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 98% positive of 44,855 Price $29.99 ClassicComedy2D
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Comedy.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Platformer2DComedy
- 21
My Friend Pedro
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Comedy.
My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.
My Friend Pedro at a glance Released 2019 Studio DeadToast Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 28,460 Price $19.99 Platformer2DComedy
- 22
Psychonauts
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, Comedy and Classic.
A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.
Psychonauts at a glance Released 2005 Studio Budcat Creations Player sentiment 95% positive of 19,243 Price $9.99 PlatformerComedyClassic
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The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Comedy, Classic and 2D.
Back by popular demand, The Secret of Monkey Island™: Special Edition faithfully re-imagines the internationally-acclaimed classic game (originally released in 1990) for original and new audiences alike.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition at a glance Released 2009 Studio LucasArts Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,227 Price $9.99 ComedyClassic2D
- 24
Rayman Origins
Why it matched: shares 3 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Comedy.
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
Rayman Origins at a glance Released 2011 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 94% positive of 6,195 Price $19.99 Platformer2DComedy
Common questions
What game is most like Earthworm Jim?
Earthworm Jim 2, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Shiny Entertainment. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Earthworm Jim" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Earthworm Jim. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Earthworm Jim do?
Earthworm Jim 2 is also from Shiny Entertainment, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.