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Earthworm Jim 2

A side-scrolling action platformer with guns, whips, and cow rescues

Shiny Entertainment · Published by Interplay Inc. · Released Nov 4, 2009

ActionAdventure

Reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 116
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 2, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Jul 10, 2025
Minimum PC
256-color SVGA graphic
0 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Earthworm Jim 2?

You play as Jim in a 2D, side-scrolling action platformer about a chase across the galaxy. You run, jump, fly, and swing through levels set in Evil the Cat's circus and on the planet Meat.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy comedy and unconventional platforming levels

Not for you if...

  • −you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer modes

What players say

72% of 116 reviews are positive

Players praise the platforming and music. Recurring complaints concern control, display, and audio problems in the DOS version, plus a level missing compared with the console versions.

Screenshots and trailer

Earthworm Jim 2 screenshot 1

Earthworm Jim 2 system requirements

Minimum: 256-color SVGA graphic, 0 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run Earthworm Jim 2?

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Minimum

OS
Windows
Processor
Pentium 133 with 3D card. Pentium 166 without hardware acceleration.
Graphics
256-color SVGA video graphic card
Memory
8 MB

Does Earthworm Jim 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Earthworm Jim 2 run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Earthworm Jim 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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