Northern Journey vs Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem wins 13 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is $5.20 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Northern Journey | Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 53 | 65 |
| Quality | 77 | 83 |
| Value | 46 | 73 |
| Popularity | 29 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $11.99 | $6.79 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.5% positive | 92.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 4 | 26 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Northern Journey | Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 18, 2021 | January 25, 2022 |
| Developers | Slid Studio | Croteam, Timelock Studio |
| Publishers | Slid Studio | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 64-bit (1909) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 8-core CPU @ 3.3 GHz |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | nVidia GeForce 1080/2060 or AMD Radeon Vega64/5700 (8 GB VRAM) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 25 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Northern Journey or Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem?
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem won the comparison against Northern Journey 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 Northern Journey worth buying over Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem?
Based on the metrics, Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem 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: Siberian Mayhem currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC