Paint the Town Red vs Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Paint the Town Red wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is R$16.96 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Paint the Town Red | Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 67 | 55 |
| Quality | 77 | 92 |
| Value | 64 | 38 |
| Popularity | 36 | 26 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 37.45 | R$ 20.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 96.2% positive | 96.1% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 225 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Paint the Town Red
GAMIVO Cheapest Key marketplaceR$37.45−38%Buy 
Kinguin Key marketplaceR$42.42−29%Buy 
Green Man Gaming Authorized resellerR$59.99Buy Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Side by side over time
Paint the Town RedSerious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter
Details and requirements
| Item | Paint the Town Red | Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 29, 2021 | August 30, 2019 |
| Developers | South East Games | Croteam |
| Publishers | South East Games | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 or later, 64 Bit | — |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Quad Core i5 @ 2.5 GHz (or AMD equivalent) | AMD Athlon 650MHz or Pentium III 650MHz range processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 3 GB RAM | 128MB |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 11, Shader Model 5 GPU with 2048MB VRAM | nVidia GeForce256 or TNT2 ultra, PowerVR Kyro, S3 Savage2000, 3Dfx Voodoo3, ATI Rage128 pro |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 2 GB available space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Paint the Town Red or Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter?
Paint the Town Red won the comparison against Serious Sam Classic: The Second 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 Paint the Town Red worth buying over Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter?
Based on the metrics, Paint the Town Red 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. Paint the Town Red currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:30 PM UTC