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Earthworm Jim 3DVSTomb Raider: Anniversary

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Earthworm Jim 3D

Earthworm Jim 3D

Quality
37Popularity
34Value
83
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Historical Low!
-30% $13.99
Buy Now
VS
Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality
81Popularity
31Value
76
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈55d
-89% $0.98
Buy Now

Winner

Tomb Raider: Anniversary wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

2
Earthworm Jim 3D
2 of 14 metrics
Tomb Raider: Anniversary
12 of 14 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$19.99 -
$0.98 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$13.99 -
$0.89 Wins
Best Current Discount
No discount -
-89% Wins
Sales Frequency
4 price changes -
56 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
83/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
43.6% positive -
81.2% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
117 -
6.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
51 -
5.3K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
66 Wins
1.2K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
34 Wins
Steam Recommendations
0 -
6.5K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Supported Languages
0 languages -
5 languages Wins
Release Date
Nov 2009 Wins
Jun 2007 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleEarthworm Jim 3D

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeTomb Raider: Anniversary

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Earthworm Jim 3D
Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Earthworm Jim 3D

Earthworm Jim 3D

1 Store
Steam
Steam -30% $13.99Buy Now
Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

3 Stores
Steam
Steam -89% $0.98Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +51% $1.48View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +817% $8.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Earthworm Jim 3D

Quality

Significant issues reported — proceed with caution and research.

44% positive (117 reviews) — mostly negative
117 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$13.99 — reasonable price
30% off — modest discount
All-time low price — rare opportunity

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

1 concurrent players — niche audience

Tomb Raider: Anniversary

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

81% positive (6,514 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 83/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
6,514 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$0.98 — very accessible price
89% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.89)

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

Player count surging +76%
58 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsEarthworm Jim 3DTomb Raider: Anniversary
Release Date
November 4, 2009
June 5, 2007
Developers
VIS Interactive
Crystal Dynamics
Publishers
Interplay Inc.
Crystal Dynamics
Platforms
Windows
Windows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Earthworm Jim 3D or Tomb Raider: Anniversary?

Tomb Raider: Anniversary won the comparison against Earthworm Jim 3D based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Earthworm Jim 3D worth buying over Tomb Raider: Anniversary?

Based on the metrics, Tomb Raider: Anniversary won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Earthworm Jim 3D currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 8, 2026, 09:49 PM UTC

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