Earthworm Jim
Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life...
- Released
- 1994
- Developer
- Shiny Entertainment
- Platforms
- 4 systems
- Critics
- Not scored
- Steam Deck
- playable
- Download
- 1 GB
What is Earthworm Jim?
Jim wasn't always a studly super-worm. He was once just a spineless, dirt-eater with no real mission in his life...
Description as published by the developer on its own store page, read 30 August 2026. It is marketing copy, not our assessment.
The record
| First released | 1 January 1994 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Shiny Entertainment |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive, Interplay Entertainment |
| Platforms | Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, PlayStation Portable, Steam Deck |
| Genres | platformer |
| Languages | 1 supported |
Source. Catalogue facts from Wikidata Q727139, seeded 30 August 2026. Store data from Steam, read 30 August 2026.
How was Earthworm Jim received?
Method. Player figures are Steam's own totals for the PC version, read 30 August 2026. The Metacritic score is the one Steam publishes on its store page and can lag the site itself. Neither is our opinion. We have not published a review of this game.
What does it support?
| Capability | Support |
|---|---|
| Controller | Not stated |
| Cloud saves | No |
| Cross-platform play | No |
| Mod support | No official workshop |
| Online play | Single-player only |
| In-game purchases | No |
| Steam Deck | playable |
| Download size | 1 GB |
| Add-on content | None listed |
| Age gate | None |
Method. Read from the publisher's Steam listing on 30 August 2026. Describes the PC version. Console versions differ.
What does it cost?
Steam price in US dollars, read 30 August 2026. Prices move hourly and vary by region. Check the current price.
Problems players report
We read the 69 most recent negative Steam reviews of Earthworm Jim on 30 August 2026 looking for recurring complaints. Nothing came up often enough to report: no theme was mentioned by more than 3% of them. That is not a claim that the game is bug-free, only that the people who disliked it were not agreeing about why.
Games like Earthworm Jim
24 games overlap with Earthworm Jim on the tags Steam players applied to it, on genre, and on theme. The closest are Earthworm Jim 2, Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee and Another World.
Common questions about Earthworm Jim
What platforms is Earthworm Jim on?
Earthworm Jim is available on Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, PlayStation Portable, Steam Deck. It first released in 1994.
How much does Earthworm Jim cost?
$19.99 on Steam in the United States, read on 30 August 2026. Prices move often and vary by region, so check the store before buying.
Do players recommend Earthworm Jim?
51% of 176 Steam reviews are positive, which Steam rates Mixed. That is players rating it, not our review. We have not published a review of this game.
Does Earthworm Jim work on Steam Deck?
Valve rates Earthworm Jim as playable on the Steam Deck, from its own testing.
How big is the Earthworm Jim download?
1 GB on PC, from the storage requirement on its Steam listing. Console versions differ.
Who made Earthworm Jim?
Earthworm Jim was developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Virgin Interactive, Interplay Entertainment.