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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

Croteam· November 24, 2009
ActionIndie
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Losing players
Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Quality
82/100
Value
67/100
Popularity
33/100
$4.37

Where to buy

Live prices across 3 stores · Updated 3 hours ago ago

Spread$10.62
Avg$7.97
Hist. Low$1.49
Best Price -71%
in 2 days
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Key Reseller · Updated 3 hours ago ago

$4.37$14.99

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GAMIVO −70%
in 21 hours

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$4.54
#3
Steam
Steam
in 42 days

Official Store · 8 days ago

$14.99

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Current Price

$4.37

Hist. Low · $1.49

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
82/100
93% positive (7,246 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
7,246 reviews — solid data foundation
Value
67/100
$4.37 — very accessible price
71% off — solid discount
Popularity
33/100
-59% player drop
23 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

November 24, 2009

Developers

Croteam

Publishers

Devolver Digital

Platforms

Windows

Achievements

35

Steam Recs

6,985

Official Website

www.croteam.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerPvPOnline PvPShared/Split Screen PvPCo-opOnline Co-opShared/Split Screen Co-opShared/Split ScreenSteam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsPartial Controller SupportSteam CloudSteam LeaderboardsRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 6 languages

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanish - SpainRussian

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

93%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

7k

POSITIVE · 502 NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

54

PEAK (24H) · 82 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter worth buying?

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Where can I buy Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter cheapest?

The best current deal for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is on Kinguin for $4.37.

That's a 71% discount.

What type of game is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is categorized as: Action, Indie.

What platforms is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter available on?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is available on: Windows.

When was Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter released?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter was released on November 24, 2009.

How many people are playing Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?

According to recent data, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has approximately 54 concurrent players 33 minutes ago.

Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on sale right now?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is currently 71% off on Kinguin for $4.37.

Who made Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?

Developed by: Croteam

Published by: Devolver Digital

What are the best deals for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?

We're currently tracking 3 deals for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $4.37 (-71%)
  • Steam: $14.99
  • Gamivo: $4.54 (-70%)
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