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Earthworm Jim
蚯蚓吉姆
Earthworm Jim is a side-scrolling action game released in 1994 by Shiny Entertainment. Players control Jim, an earthworm with superhero abilities granted by a special suit. The game features fast-paced combat and platforming across varied levels with unique themes. Jim's primary weapon is his head, which extends like a whip to attack enemies and solve puzzles. The game combines action sequences with quirky humor and creative level design. Players navigate through dangerous environments, defeat bosses, and collect power-ups throughout the single-player campaign. The controls are responsive, enabling precise movement and attacks. Each level introduces new mechanics and enemy types, maintaining engaging gameplay from start to finish.
- Developer
- Shiny Entertainment
- Released
- 1994
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Earthworm Jim Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Earthworm Jim on our in-browser SNES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Earthworm Jim Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Earthworm Jim on SNES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Earthworm Jim" SNES longplay 1994
Earthworm Jim Cheat Codes
30 community-curated cheats for Earthworm Jim. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Super Shots Always On
7E661CFF+7E69A009 -
Always Win Race
7E6B46FF -
Infinite Time In Sub
7E675263 -
Infinite 99 Shields
7E6B4863 -
Infinite 900 Life
7E662739 -
Infinite ammo
2235-EFAFDF15-EFAF8215-EFAF+2 -
Infinite energy
A23F-7464C0E81ACD -
Infinite lives
A26A-87A7C2DA-87A77E516239+1 -
Start with 1 life
7D33-8FDF7D13-8FDF -
Start with 5 lives
7033-8FDF7013-8FDF -
Start with 10 lives (Ignore Lives Counter)
7B33-8FDF -
Start with 25 lives (Ignore Lives Counter)
0633-8FDF
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Start with 50 lives (Ignore Lives Counter)
1F33-8FDF -
1 hit and you die
7D37-7F64 -
Start with 300% suit energy
7737-7F64 -
Start with 500% suit energy
7937-7F64 -
Start with 900% suit energy
7B37-7F64 -
Hit Anywhere
6D01-776D+F901-77AD+6D63-7401 -
Level Select
7E512A007E512AXX -
Hyper Jim
7E51B600 -
Enemies Can't Touch You
7E682A3D -
Invulnerable Against Most Damage
6D1B-57AF -
Invincibility
2D75-54A7+ED70-776F7E682A3DDD75-57D7+DD70-77AF+C275-5707 -
Infinite Health
821F-74647E662739+7E662839+7E662939 -
Start with 300% Health
7717-7F64 -
Start with 500% Health
7917-7F64 -
Start with 900% Health
7B17-7F64 -
Start with 10 Lives
7B13-8FDF -
Start with 25 Lives
0613-8FDF -
Start with 50 Lives
1F13-8FDF
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Earthworm Jim released?
Earthworm Jim was released in 1994 for the SNES.
Who developed Earthworm Jim?
Earthworm Jim was developed by Shiny Entertainment, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Earthworm Jim support?
Earthworm Jim is a single-player Action game for the SNES.
What type of game is Earthworm Jim?
Earthworm Jim is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Earthworm Jim for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Earthworm Jim runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Earthworm Jim in the browser?
No. Earthworm Jim streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Earthworm Jim?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original SNES cartridge supported.
Does Earthworm Jim work on mobile devices?
Yes — the SNES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Earthworm Jim this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Earthworm Jim. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
