Head-to-head · Dreamcast Games
Ikaruga vs Worms World Party
Ikaruga leads on 1 check, Worms World Party on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreIkaruga · 8.9/10
Ikaruga scores higher on our rubric for dreamcast games: 8.9 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.
Ikaruga leads on release year: 2002 versus 2001.
Ikaruga is the better fit for shoot-'em-up players who value distinctive mechanics. Worms World Party is the better fit for groups wanting turn-based multiplayer battles.
- Ikaruga fits best
Shoot-'em-up players who value distinctive mechanics
- Worms World Party fits best
Groups wanting turn-based multiplayer battles
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Side by side
| Feature | Ikaruga 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Worms World Party 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #6 in Dreamcast Games | #8 in Dreamcast Games |
| Best for | Shoot-'em-up players who value distinctive mechanics | Groups wanting turn-based multiplayer battles |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Specs | ||
| Genre | Not published | Action-adventure |
| Players | Not published | Not published |
| Release year | 2002 (best) | 2001 |
| Disc count | Not published | Not published |
| Release regions | Japan | Europe, North America |
| Our review | ||
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| Our verdict | Ikaruga is a vertical shoot ’em up from Treasure, with a Dreamcast release published in Japan by ESP. It suits players who want a shooter organized around a clear tactical rule: switch the ship between black and white polarity to absorb… Read the review → |
Worms World Party is a turn-based artillery game in which teams of worms fight rival factions across missions and varied landscapes. It suits players looking for tactical, turn-based battles, with single-player missions as well as local… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Ikaruga — where it wins
- Switch polarity to absorb matching bullets and power homing lasers
- Chaining three enemies of the same polarity earns a bonus
- Local two-player, Double Play, and Arcade and Prototype modes
Where it doesn't
- The Dreamcast release information lists no online multiplayer
- Five levels make for a focused rather than broad stage selection
- Double Play asks one player to control both ships
Worms World Party — where it wins
- Offers single-player and multiplayer missions alongside training.
- Dreamcast edition supports local and online multiplayer.
- Mission editor and Wormpot add ways to vary play.
Where it doesn't
- The Dreamcast release dates to 2001.
- Combat centers on turn-based weapon battles.
- The original Dreamcast release's current availability is unclear.
- Ikaruga8.9/10 · Paid
A focused arcade shooter where polarity switching shapes defense, attacks, and scoring.
Explore IkarugaFull verdict → - Worms World Party8.7/10 · Paid
A mission-rich artillery game for solo play and local or online battles.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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