Serious Sam II vs Shadow Warrior
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Shadow Warrior wins 11 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Shadow Warrior is $4.53 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Serious Sam II | Shadow Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 55 | 76 |
| Quality | 84 | 85 |
| Value | 36 | 96 |
| Popularity | 33 | 34 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.66 | $2.39 |
| Steam Review Score | 90% positive | 92.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 60 | 21 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Serious Sam II | Shadow Warrior |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 31, 2012 | September 26, 2013 |
| Developers | Croteam | Flying Wild Hog |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Devolver Digital |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP | Windows 7 SP1 64-bits |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz Athlon64, or 3 GHz Pentium 4 | Intel Core 2 Quad 8200 / AMD Phenom X4 9950 |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 9.0 high-end 3D accelerator (nVidia GeForce6 6800 and 7800 series, ATI Radeon X800 and X850 series) | ATI Radeon HD 4890 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Serious Sam II or Shadow Warrior?
Shadow Warrior won the comparison against Serious Sam II 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 Serious Sam II worth buying over Shadow Warrior?
Based on the metrics, Shadow Warrior 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. Shadow Warrior currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:04 PM UTC