Contagion VR: OutbreakVSSerious Sam VR: The First Encounter
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Contagion VR: Outbreak
Better Deal· GAMIVO
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
Better Deal· KinguinWinner
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter wins 9 of 12 head-to-head metrics.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Contagion VR: Outbreak
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
Quality
Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Contagion VR: Outbreak
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel™ Core™ i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X, equivalent or better
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce™ GTX 1070 or AMD Radeon™ RX VEGA 56, equivalent or better.
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 15 GB available space
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6800 equivalent
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: AMD Fury or NVIDIA GTX 1070
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 10 GB available space
- Additional Notes: HTC Vive or Oculus Rift VR headset. Internet connection required for product activation for the first time. After that, a persistent connection is not required to play SSVR: The First Encounter.
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.
Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 02:14 AM UTC