- Steam pricePrice
- $5.99$29.99-80%
- Release
- August 23, 2016
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- Platforms
How versus works
Turn-based versus matches for up to six players, locally or online. Each turn, one player moves a worm, fires a weapon, and watches terrain collapse, aiming to eliminate rival squads and claim the last team standing.
About this game
Worms W.M.D is Team17's 2D artillery shooter where friends compete to be the last squad alive. You command a team of armed invertebrates across destructible battlefields, plotting trajectories, reading wind speed, and choosing the right weapon to topple your opponents. Every match is a contest of wits, timing, and explosive creativity as you fire bazookas, lob grenades, and watch terrain crumble beneath your rivals.
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Each turn lets you move one worm and launch an attack. Classic tools return alongside new additions like mounted turrets, craftable weapons, and pilotable vehicles. You can hide inside buildings for cover, tunnel through terrain to flank enemies, or unleash airstrikes from above. Dynamic destruction reshapes the battlefield after every detonation, opening new angles or cutting off escape routes.
Matches scale from quick skirmishes to drawn-out wars depending on team size, health pools, and sudden-death rules. Single-player missions teach the basics, but the real replay value lives in local and online PvP, where clever positioning, weapon choice, and a dash of luck decide who swims and who sinks.
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Do we take turns, or do all players move at once?
Worms W.M.D is turn-based. Each player controls one worm per turn, moves them into position, and launches an attack before the next player takes their turn. You'll need to plan your shot, adjust for wind, and watch the chaos unfold before your next chance to strike.
Can I destroy the ground under my opponent's worms?
Yes, terrain destruction is a core tactic. Explosions carve out the landscape, so you can blast away the ground beneath rival worms to send them tumbling into water or mines. Every detonation reshapes the battlefield, opening new attack angles or cutting off safe paths.
How do we decide who wins a match?
The last team with worms still alive wins. Matches continue until all enemy worms are eliminated, either by direct damage, drowning, or environmental hazards. You can customize health pools and sudden-death rules to control how long battles last.
Can we play versus matches on the same screen?
Yes, Worms W.M.D supports shared and split-screen PvP for local versus battles. You can also compete online if your group prefers remote play. Either way, you're passing turns and trying to outwit each other with creative weapon use and positioning.
What happens if I accidentally hit my own worms?
Friendly fire is real. If your shot misfires or an explosion spreads too far, you can damage or eliminate your own team. Part of the strategy is choosing weapons and angles that maximize rival damage while keeping your own worms safe from the blast radius.