Borderlands Game of the Year vs Serious Sam 3: BFE
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Serious Sam 3: BFE wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam 3: BFE is $3.31 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Borderlands Game of the Year | Serious Sam 3: BFE |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 72 | 71 |
| Quality | 87 | 81 |
| Value | 75 | 81 |
| Popularity | 35 | 35 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $6.00 | $2.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.8% positive | 87.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 109 | 63 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Borderlands Game of the Year | Serious Sam 3: BFE |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 31, 2023 | November 22, 2011 |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | Croteam |
| Publishers | 2K | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 7 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Quad-core from Intel (i5/i7-series) or AMD (Phenom II) at 3.0 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4GB |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | nVidia GeForce 480/580 GTX, ATI/AMD Radeon HD 5870/6970 |
| DirectX® (minimum) | — | 9.0c |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | — | 4GB free hard drive space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Borderlands Game of the Year or Serious Sam 3: BFE?
Serious Sam 3: BFE won the comparison against Borderlands Game of the Year based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Borderlands Game of the Year worth buying over Serious Sam 3: BFE?
Based on the metrics, Serious Sam 3: BFE won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Serious Sam 3: BFE currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:29 PM UTC