Contagion VR: Outbreak vs Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is R$14.80 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Contagion VR: Outbreak | Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 49 | 67 |
| Quality | 54 | 70 |
| Value | 38 | 80 |
| Popularity | 45 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 20.69 | R$ 5.89 |
| Steam Review Score | 64.3% positive | 87.7% positive |
Where to buy
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Contagion VR: Outbreak
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
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Details and requirements
| Item | Contagion VR: Outbreak | Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | December 11, 2020 | March 30, 2017 |
| Developers | Monochrome, Inc | Croteam VR |
| Publishers | Monochrome, Inc | Devolver Digital, Croteam |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel™ Core™ i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, equivalent or better | Intel Core i7-6800 equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon™ RX VEGA 56, equivalent or better. | AMD Fury or NVIDIA GTX 1070 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 15 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Contagion VR: Outbreak or Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter?
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter won the comparison against Contagion VR: Outbreak 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 Contagion VR: Outbreak worth buying over Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter?
Based on the metrics, Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter 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 VR: The First Encounter currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:44 PM UTC