Serious Sam II vs Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Serious Sam II wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon is $6.63 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 | Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 55 | 60 |
| Quality | 84 | 62 |
| Value | 36 | 73 |
| Popularity | 33 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.66 | $0.29 |
| Steam Review Score | 90% positive | 79.3% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 66 | 0 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.29−97%Buy 
Eneba Key marketplace$0.54−95%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$0.64−94%Buy Side by side over time
Serious Sam IISwords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon
Details and requirements
| Item | Serious Sam II | Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 31, 2012 | November 6, 2018 |
| Developers | Croteam | Ronimo Games |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital | Atari |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows XP | — |
| Processor (minimum) | 2 GHz Athlon64, or 3 GHz Pentium 4 | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | — |
| Graphics (minimum) | DirectX 9.0 high-end 3D accelerator (nVidia GeForce6 6800 and 7800 series, ATI Radeon X800 and X850 series) | — |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0 | — |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 3 GB HD space | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Serious Sam II or Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon?
Serious Sam II won the comparison against Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon 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 Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon?
Based on the metrics, Serious Sam II 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. Swords and Soldiers 2 Shawarmageddon currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 06:14 PM UTC