Worm in Ruins

Everybody's favorite worm is back, this time he finds himself inside ruins and he is on a mission to gather 6 stars. The game takes about 10-15 minutes to 100%. The traps seem to be easier to avoid than in the previous installment and the map is a little bigger, though a lot of the space is filled with missing textures and since there are no indicators where you're supposed to go, you might end up in one of those spots and softlock the poor worm. Pressing R doesn't put you in the nearest checkpoint, instead you'll be teleported to the start so keep that in mind.

Worm in Ruins, developed by Kendall Studios and published by Valkeala Software, is a small-scale indie exploration platformer that embraces minimalism in both concept and execution. The premise is delightfully peculiar: you take control of a simple worm navigating through a quiet world of crumbling ruins, scattered hazards, and natural landscapes reclaimed by time. Rather than leaning on narrative exposition or elaborate worldbuilding, the game focuses almost entirely on atmosphere and exploration, inviting players to move at an unhurried pace while searching for six hidden stars that serve as its primary objectives. This stripped-down structure defines the entire experience, making it less about progression in a traditional sense and more about the journey of carefully traversing its environments. From a gameplay perspective, Worm in Ruins is built around straightforward third-person movement and light platforming. The worm’s mobility is intentionally modest, emphasizing deliberate positioning and awareness of terrain. Jumps require a bit of precision, especially when navigating uneven surfaces or avoiding environmental hazards such as spikes and moving obstacles. While the mecha…

Nice Walking Simu - 3D Platformer - Adventure. Unfortunately camera-angles are a bit challenging. Easy Achievements, 100% / ~25min.

What a treat it was to be a worm in ruins collecting stars