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Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Rise of the Triad

Rise of the Triad

Quality
64Popularity
27Value
65
GAMIVOBetter Deal· GAMIVO
−65% $5.19
Buy Now
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Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

Quality
72Popularity
28Value
70
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
−76% $2.43
Buy Now

Winner

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

3
Rise of the Triad
3 of 15 metrics
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$5.19 -
$2.43 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$5.18 -
$2.61 Wins
Best Current Discount
-65% -
-76% Wins
Sales Frequency
66 price changes Wins
47 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
67/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
66.7% positive -
90% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.9K -
3.2K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.3K -
2.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
633 -
323 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1 -
12 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.9K -
3.2K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
80 Wins
42 -
Supported Languages
1 languages -
2 languages Wins
Release Date
Jul 2013 -
Aug 2019 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleRise of the Triad

Give it more time — this one usually sees deeper discounts, and it's not there yet.

MaybeSerious Sam Classics: Revolution

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Rise of the Triad
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Rise of the Triad

Rise of the Triad

3 Stores
GAMIVO
GAMIVO −65% $5.19Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +0% $5.20View
Steam
Steam +189% $14.99View
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −76% $2.43Buy Now
Steam
Steam +311% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Rise of the Triad

Quality

Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.

67% positive (1,903 reviews) — mixed opinions
Metacritic 67/100 — mixed reception from critics
1,903 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$5.19 — very accessible price
65% off — solid discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

90% positive (3,243 reviews) — very positive reception
3,243 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$2.43 — very accessible price
76% off — massive discount

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-100% player drop

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsRise of the TriadSerious Sam Classics: Revolution
Release Date
July 31, 2013
August 30, 2019
Developers
Interceptor Entertainment
Croteam, Alligator Pit
Publishers
Apogee Entertainment
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
80
42

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Rise of the Triad

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *:Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor:2.4 GHz Quad Core Processor or Better
  • Memory:4 GB RAM
  • Graphics:AMD Radeon HD 6950 / NVIDIA GTX 560
  • DirectX®:9.0
  • Hard Drive:7 GB HD space
  • Sound:DirectX Compatible
  • Additional:Overclock Your Rig to Ludicrous Speed

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compliant
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Rise of the Triad or Serious Sam Classics: Revolution?

Serious Sam Classics: Revolution won the comparison against Rise of the Triad 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 Rise of the Triad worth buying over Serious Sam Classics: Revolution?

Based on the metrics, Serious Sam Classics: Revolution 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 Classics: Revolution currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 04:27 AM UTC

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