Squirm

A precision platformer built around trap-filled levels and boss fights

Alex Carpenter · Released Mar 23, 2018

Reviews: Very Positive; 96% of 180
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 29, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 5 years ago; Feb 6, 2021
Minimum PC: DirectX 9 GPU; 4 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Squirm?

Squirm is a single-player 2D platformer set in Squimlia, where your rat companion disappears while you sleep. You jump past spikes, fireballs, and other hazards through more than 200 levels across nine worlds, with six bosses along the way.

For you if...

+you like hunting for hidden secrets and achievements
+you enjoy odd characters and creepy, absurd humor

Not for you if...

−you prefer relaxed platforming without frequent deaths
−you want a long campaign rather than a short adventure

What players say

96% of 180 reviews are positive

Players praise the platforming challenges and soundtrack. Some find the controls awkward or describe the movement as janky.

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Squirm system requirements

Minimum: DirectX 9 GPU, 4 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows XP
Processor: Intel Dual Core or Equivalent
Graphics: DirectX 9 compatible video card
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 170 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0
Notes: As long as your computer isn't a potato you should be able to run this.

Does Squirm have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Squirm run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 69
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English, French.

Does Squirm 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