Priority order
- 1
Buy a new worm
A new eater usually beats a tiny percentage upgrade while food is still plentiful.
- 2
Raise appetite and digestion
Once food disappears quickly, improve the stats that convert eating into resources.
- 3
Use speed when spread grows
Movement speed matters more after the table has many objects and worms need to travel.
What each stat changes
- Worm count increases parallel eating if you can afford enough food.
- Appetite and digestion improve conversion once worms are constantly fed.
- Movement speed reduces dead time when the table is spread out.
- Resource production matters more after the collection loop is stable.
Community signal
Several players mention that small upgrades can feel weak in the current demo. That does not make them useless, but it means you should judge them in stacks and compare them against buying another worm.
Frequently asked questions
Are 5% upgrades worth it?
They can be, but in early play another worm or better food density may feel stronger. Stack small upgrades after your base loop is stable.
Does movement speed matter?
It matters most when worms travel between spread-out objects. If you place food tightly, other stats may feel better first.