“Have you ever wanted to just be a worm for a day?” poses Riley Neville, the imaginative mind behind the quirky annelid simulator, Wirm. Surprisingly, this question has sparked a newfound curiosity in many, including myself. The notion of wriggling through the earth, pushing dirt with a pink, boneless body, had never seemed appealing—until now. The charming trailer for Neville’s upcoming physics platformer has ignited a sense of wonder about the simple joys of life as a worm.
Exploring the World of Wirm
Wirm finds its place among the floppy family of games reminiscent of Bennett Foddy’s infamous titles, such as QWOP and Getting Over It. However, while Foddy’s creations are steeped in challenge, Wirm takes a softer approach, focusing more on the delightful experience of being a worm rather than the frustrations of navigating treacherous terrain. In a recent post on Bluesky, Neville hinted at an exciting twist: “Not to spoil too much, but a decent chunk of this game is already set in space.”
Have you ever wanted to just be a worm for a day? Then good news because we’re announcing a new game! wirm is coming SOON! 🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱🍎 Wishlist it on Steam! store.steampowered.com/app/1934870/…— @riley.sbug.games (@riley.sbug.games.bsky.social) 2025-09-11T17:14:45.231Z
Though Wirm is not set to launch until later this year, it has already captured the attention of gaming enthusiasts, including industry luminary Tim Schafer, known for his work on Grim Fandango and Psychonauts. Schafer shared the trailer on Bluesky, expressing his intrigue: “Okay, I know nothing about this worm game except that it looks super cute and fun.”
Riley Neville’s credentials in the realm of creepy-crawly games are noteworthy. His previous title, Webbed, a physics-platformer centered around a spider, was well-received upon its release in 2021, achieving an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ rating on Steam from nearly 13,000 reviews.
Wirm is not alone in the upcoming wave of physics platformers that embrace a more approachable style. Bennett Foddy himself is preparing to release Baby Steps in the coming weeks. This 3D hiking simulator challenges players to guide a onesie-clad manbaby up a colossal mountain, with the main path designed to offer a more accessible experience compared to Foddy’s earlier works. However, Foddy has noted that optional paths in Baby Steps could prove to be “harder than Getting Over It by quite some distance.”
