Worms

Worms

Introduction

In the mid-1990s, a unique blend of artillery strategy and dark humor crawled onto the gaming scene, forever changing the landscape of multiplayer gaming. Developed by Team17, the original Worms—often retrospectively called Worms 1 or Worms: Original—presented a whimsical yet chaotic take on tactical combat. While it began its life as a humble entry in a programming competition under the working title Total Wormage, it quickly evolved into a global phenomenon. The game’s charm lies in its deceptive simplicity, masking a deep, strategic experience that rewards patience as much as it rewards a well-timed explosion.

Story & Setting

Unlike many strategy games of its era, Worms does not rely on a complex narrative or deep lore to engage its audience. Instead, the