Game Overview
A magical mishap reduces a woodworker to a tiny grub, turning an ordinary workshop into a giant, puzzle-filled landscape of timber blocks and carefully planned cuts. Woodworm is a compact grid-based logic game built around an unusually tactile idea: rather than assembling a shape, you eat away everything that does not belong. Its tone is charming and playful, but the puzzles quickly demand the kind of deliberate forethought that makes every successful final bite feel earned. The expanded version of the original PICO-8 release adds a fuller audiovisual presentation and many more designs to carve.
Each board presents a target sculpture, and your job is to guide the grub through bite-sized sections of wood without ruining the shape you need to leave behind. Movement is simple and immediately readable, yet planning routes becomes increasingly important as narrow connections, awkward angles, and inaccessible areas force you to think several moves ahead. Trial and error is part of the process, encouraging players to study the grain-like grid, reset when necessary, and gradually learn efficient carving techniques. Progress comes through a growing selection of increasingly intricate wooden forms rather than combat, resource management, or reflex-heavy challenges, making it well suited to short, focused sessions.
What makes Woodworm memorable is how cleanly it turns subtraction into puzzle design: every move feels like a small physical act of sculpting, and the finished pieces provide a satisfying visual payoff. The workshop setting gives its minimalist challenges a sense of scale and personality without distracting from the central logic. Upgraded visuals and sound help the experience feel more substantial than its tiny retro-inspired origins, while controller and Steam Deck support make it especially convenient as a portable brain-teaser. Fans of Sokoban-style planning, spatial puzzles, and games such as A Monster’s Expedition should find plenty to enjoy, while newcomers benefit from its intuitive rules and steadily rising challenge.
Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Woodworm.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the <strong>_Redist</strong> folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- OS *: Windows 7+
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+
- Storage: 50 MB available space
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Woodworm?
After extracting Woodworm, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 292.92 MB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
Woodworm requires a OpenGL 2.1+ or equivalent. Update your NVIDIA or AMD drivers to the latest version for the best performance.
The game won't launch — what should I try?
Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.