GORN vs Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
GORN wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is $4.37 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | GORN | Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 70 | 67 |
| Quality | 91 | 70 |
| Value | 78 | 80 |
| Popularity | 31 | 46 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.54 | $1.17 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.3% positive | 87.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 5 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | GORN | Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 18, 2019 | March 30, 2017 |
| Developers | Free Lives | Croteam VR |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Devolver Digital, Croteam |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | Windows 10 64bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i7-4770 | Intel Core i7-6800 equivalent |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti | AMD Fury or NVIDIA GTX 1070 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | 10 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: GORN or Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter?
GORN won the comparison against Serious Sam VR: 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 GORN worth buying over Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter?
Based on the metrics, GORN 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, 03:41 PM UTC