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Worms
百战天虫
Worms is a turn-based action game released by Ocean in 1996 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Players command teams of worms armed with diverse weapons, taking turns to navigate destructible 2D environments and eliminate enemies. The gameplay blends tactical positioning with combat strategy, requiring players to manage ammunition, calculate firing angles, and avoid environmental hazards. Weapons range from grenades to bazookas, each with distinct trajectories and damage radiuses. Up to eight players can compete simultaneously, making it excellent for multiplayer sessions. The game features varied level designs with different terrain types and environmental obstacles. Victory requires eliminating all opposing worms while safeguarding your own forces through careful planning and weapon selection.
- Developer
- Ocean
- Released
- 1996
- Platform
- SNES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 8P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.7K)
- Last updated
Worms Controls — SNES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Worms 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.
Worms Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Worms 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
"Worms" SNES longplay 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Worms released?
Worms was released in 1996 for the SNES.
Who developed Worms?
Worms was developed by Ocean, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Worms support?
Worms supports up to 8 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the SNES.
What type of game is Worms?
Worms is a Action game for the SNES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Worms for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Worms runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Worms in the browser?
No. Worms streams from a public archive into a browser-side SNES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Worms?
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 Worms 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 Worms this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Worms. 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.
