Item: Worms Across Worlds
Rating: 85
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

85/100

Worms Across Worlds successfully recaptures the magic of the legendary artillery franchise while adapting it beautifully for modern mobile platforms via Apple Arcade. The touch controls are surprisingly intuitive, allowing for precise aiming and power adjustments that are absolutely critical when calculating a cross-map Bazooka shot over a steep hill. The developers have managed to retain the nostalgic charm of the original games, complete with the hilariously squeaky voice lines and the sheer unpredictability of weapons like the Banana Bomb.

However, the game is not without its minor flaws. The UI can feel a little cramped on smaller iPhone screens, sometimes leading to accidental movements or misclicks during tense moments. Despite this, the sheer variety of levels and the seamless online matchmaking keep the experience fresh and engaging. It is a fantastic addition to any strategy fan's library and easily one of the best iterations of Worms available on mobile devices today.

Reviewed on: Sun Apr 12 2026

Dinsun Review

Now this is more like it. I remember playing Worms on my PC in the late 90s, and this version actually does the legacy justice. It’s the full W.M.D experience, which means you get the vehicles and the crafting, but on a phone. The touch controls are a bit fiddly when trying to make precise jumps, but the core 'aim and shoot' mechanic works well enough. It’s one of the few games on this list that actually requires a brain.

It’s not perfect—the AI can be either braindead or sniper-precise with no middle ground—and the matches can drag on longer than they should for a mobile game. But for a conservative gamer like me, I appreciate that they didn't try to turn it into a gacha game or a battle royale. It’s just Worms. It’s reliable, funny, and satisfying to play.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Deep strategy
Huge variety of weapons
Hilarious voice acting

Fiddly touch controls
Inconsistent AI
Long match times

Technical Report

Performance: Occasional frame drops during large explosions on older hardware.

Accessibility:

Customizable Control Layout
Subtitles

Audience Fit

Buy if: You enjoy turn-based strategy and dark humor.

Skip if: You want fast, twitch-based action or hate physics puzzles.

Similar Games:

Worms 2: Armageddon
Bowmasters

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
Hardware: iPad Pro 11-inch
Playtime: 12 hours
Status: Campaign 60% complete

In Worms Across Worlds, players command a team of heavily armed invertebrate warriors in turn-based strategic combat. Take turns moving your worms around highly destructible environments and utilize an extensive arsenal of wacky weapons, from the classic Bazooka to the iconic Holy Hand Grenade. With refined touchscreen controls and beautiful graphics, this entry provides endless chaotic fun against AI or real opponents.