Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter vs Sword With Sauce
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is R$11.10 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter | Sword With Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 67 | 49 |
| Quality | 70 | 71 |
| Value | 80 | 40 |
| Popularity | 46 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 5.89 | N/A |
| Steam Review Score | 87.7% positive | 86.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 3 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter
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Details and requirements
| Item | Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter | Sword With Sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | March 30, 2017 | March 20, 2018 |
| Developers | Croteam VR | Diatomic Studios |
| Publishers | Devolver Digital, Croteam | Diatomic Studios |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 64bit | Win 10 (Win64) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i7-6800 equivalent | Intel Core i5 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | AMD Fury or NVIDIA GTX 1070 | OpenGL 2.1-compatible, 512 MB |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter or Sword With Sauce?
Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter won the comparison against Sword With Sauce 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 VR: The First Encounter worth buying over Sword With Sauce?
Based on the metrics, Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter 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 VR: The First Encounter currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:45 PM UTC