Duke Nukem Forever vs Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Duke Nukem Forever wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Duke Nukem Forever is $5.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Duke Nukem Forever | Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 54 | 56 |
| Quality | 62 | 93 |
| Value | 63 | 38 |
| Popularity | 31 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.69 | $5.77 |
| Steam Review Score | 70.5% positive | 95.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 23 | 9 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Duke Nukem Forever
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplace$0.69−97%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplace$0.73−96%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized reseller$4.50−77%Buy Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Side by side over time
Duke Nukem ForeverSerious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Details and requirements
| Item | Duke Nukem Forever | Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 13, 2011 | August 30, 2019 |
| Developers | Gearbox Software | Croteam |
| Publishers | 2K | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP/Vista/7 | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2.4 Ghz / AMD Athlon 64 X2 @ 2.6 Ghz | AMD Athlon 650MHz or Pentium III 650MHz range processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 2GB | 128MB |
| Hard Disk Space (minimum) | 10 Gb free | — |
| Video Memory (minimum) | 512 MB | — |
| Video Card (minimum) | nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS / ATI Radeon HD 3850 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Duke Nukem Forever or Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter?
Duke Nukem Forever won the comparison against Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter 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 Duke Nukem Forever worth buying over Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter?
Based on the metrics, Duke Nukem Forever 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. Duke Nukem Forever currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:38 PM UTC