Games Like Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!

Why similar: FPS 33.4%, Classic 22.3% ★, Gore 8.2%, Co-op 6.7%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a direct high-definition remaster of the seed game, offering the same classic gameplay with updated visuals.

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!

Why similar: FPS 31.5%, Classic 22.8% ★, Co-op 7.8%, Action 7%, Gore 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the high-octane, arena-based combat of the first game with even more diverse environments and weapons.

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

Why similar: FPS 35.9%, Gore 13.1%, Co-op 9.8%, Action 7.9%, Comedy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This entry successfully modernizes the classic Serious Sam formula while maintaining the massive enemy counts and frantic pace.

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: FPS 24.9%, Classic 17.5% ★, Gore 14%, Co-op 8.5%, Shooter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It brings the series' signature legion system to a modern engine, allowing for thousands of enemies on screen at once.

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: Classic 36.5% ★, FPS 25.5%, Action 7.2%, Co-op 6.5%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A comprehensive collection that unifies the original classic titles into one accessible package.

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a new stand-alone expansion to the world of the classic FPS series. Join the fight against Notorious Mental on a journey through the wild lands of Russia, and find your way through this lost chapter of Sam Stone's adventures.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 10.9%, Co-op 10.3%, Old School 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that captures the pure, distilled essence of the classic Serious Sam experience.

Evil has returned! Demonic powers are manifesting themselves as a myriad of dark creatures, fighting over the fates of imprisoned souls caught in Purgatory.

Why similar: FPS 32.2%, Classic 16.8% ★, Gore 12.3%, Action 11.5%, Co-op 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Serious Sam, this game focuses on clearing massive waves of enemies in enclosed arenas using powerful, unique weaponry.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Classic 34.2% ★, FPS 33.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Old School 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern boomer-shooter design that captures the fast-paced, retro-inspired intensity of the late 90s.

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: FPS 33.9%, Gore 17.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game represents the pinnacle of modern arcade-style FPS design, emphasizing speed, aggression, and constant movement.

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 45.6% ★, FPS 26.1%, Gore 5.5%, Shooter 5.3%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational arena shooter that established the fast movement and twitch-reflex gameplay found in Serious Sam.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: FPS 32.8%, Gore 18.6%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 7.7%, Comedy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game rewards creative, over-the-top kills in a high-octane, arcade-style environment.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: FPS 44.6%, Shooter 15.4%, Old School 10.5%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features fast-paced, arena-based combat that feels like a spiritual successor to the classic shooters of the 90s.

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

Why similar: FPS 41.1%, Gore 15.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 6.9%, Old School 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the classic Build engine, this game offers a retro-authentic experience with modern level design and intense combat.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: Classic 41.3% ★, FPS 25.8%, Gore 9.1%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive version of the classic shooter that shares the same irreverent humor and arcade spirit as Serious Sam.

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: Classic 41.8% ★, FPS 27.1%, Gore 5.6%, Shooter 5%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal shooter that defined the fast-paced, corridor-clearing gameplay that Serious Sam later expanded upon.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: FPS 54.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Shooter 10.3%, Difficult 6.4%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast, skill-based shooter that demands constant movement and rewards aggressive playstyles.

Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Why similar: Action 30.4%, Gore 17.9%, Shooter 17.4%, Local Co-Op 13.6%, Comedy 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique 2D side-scrolling take on the Serious Sam formula that retains the series' signature weapon stacking and humor.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: FPS 33.1%, Gore 18.8%, Co-op 13.6%, Shooter 11.8%, Multiplayer 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more survival-focused, it excels at the same core loop of mowing down massive waves of enemies with heavy weaponry.

Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour is an all-new action-adventure in the legendary Serious Sam saga from Hammerwatch developer Crackshell.

Why similar: Gore 28.5%, Action 27.1%, Co-op 21.2%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that successfully translates the massive enemy encounters of the main series into a new perspective.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: FPS 43.8%, Gore 14.8%, Classic 12.8% ★, Shooter 8.6%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern retro shooter that blends high-fidelity gore effects with the classic, fast-paced gameplay of the 90s.

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: Classic 45.8% ★, FPS 24.3%, Gore 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%, Shooter 4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive retro experience that serves as the blueprint for every fast-paced, gore-filled shooter that followed.

Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter is a frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.

Why similar: Gore 46.7%, Action 29.8%, Violent 16%, Indie 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful VR adaptation that puts you directly into the shoes of Sam Stone in the original environments.

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: FPS 38.3%, Co-op 18.4%, Shooter 9.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Gore 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for co-op horde-based shooters, emphasizing teamwork against overwhelming numbers.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Gore 18.5%, Co-op 12.5%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced gunplay with melee combat and a high degree of gore, mirroring the chaotic energy of the Serious Sam series.

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!

Why similar: Classic 34.3% ★, FPS 22.6%, Gore 7.9%, Action 6.4%, Co-op 4.8%

Serious Sam VR: The Second Encounter is a sequel to Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter - frantic arcade action FPS, featuring singleplay and co-op campaign, various multiplayer modes, all presented in glorious VR and with different locomotion movements.

Why similar: Gore 26.5%, FPS 19.9%, Action 15.2%, Co-op 13.2%, Violent 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the same intense, arena-clearing gameplay as the original, now fully immersive in virtual reality.

Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE is a virtual reality action shooter, a glorious throwback to the golden age of first-person shooters where men were men, cover was for amateurs and pulling the trigger made things go boom.

Why similar: Gore 58.8%, Action 22.8%, Violent 12.6%, Indie 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Allows players to experience the modern Serious Sam 3 campaign with the added immersion of VR controls.

Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!

Why similar: Gore 33%, FPS 21.6%, Action 15%, Shooter 9.6%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated VR wave-shooter that focuses on the pure, arcade-style combat loop of the series.

Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Why similar: FPS 26.9%, Classic 22.5% ★, Co-op 8.6%, Gore 7.9%, Action 7.5%

Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!

Why similar: FPS 23.9%, Classic 14.6% ★, Gore 14.5%, Action 9.7%, Co-op 7.4%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: Classic 42.6% ★, FPS 30%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Action 5.3%, Gore 5.2%

Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000 features the Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator Campaigns and the frenetic single-player Skirmish mode from the original title: Alien Versus Predator Gold Edition, which was released to massive acclaim in 2000.

Why similar: Classic 47.9% ★, FPS 27.2%, Action 5.6%, Shooter 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 49%, Classic 30.7% ★, Shooter 4.9%, Action 4.7%, Sci-fi 2.9%

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

Why similar: Classic 37.6% ★, FPS 23.9%, Gore 9.9%, Shooter 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.

Why similar: FPS 34.5%, Classic 30.3% ★, Action 12.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Multiplayer 7.2%

The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...

Why similar: FPS 40.6%, Gore 23%, Action 15.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Violent 4.7%

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: Classic 35.3% ★, FPS 28.7%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.

Why similar: Classic 35.1% ★, Action 23.3%, FPS 23.1%, Shooter 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.

Why similar: Classic 46.4% ★, FPS 25.8%, Gore 9.4%, Action 4.7%, Shooter 3.9%

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: Classic 44.1% ★, FPS 26.9%, Gore 7.4%, Shooter 4.9%, Action 4.7%

One of the most popular online action games of all time, Team Fortress Classic features over nine character classes -- from Medic to Spy to Demolition Man -- enlisted in a unique style of online team warfare. Each character class possesses unique weapons, items, and abilities, as teams compete online in a variety of game play modes.

Why similar: Classic 38.8% ★, FPS 25.7%, Action 14.3%, Shooter 6.2%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

Why similar: Classic 35.8% ★, FPS 23.7%, Gore 15.9%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 6.1%

Step into the boots of Serious Sam's most iconic foe, the Headless Kamikaze, and chase down the vile Serious Sam in this action packed arcade runner

Why similar: Action 62.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Funny 11.4%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: FPS 38.2%, Classic 35.7% ★, Gore 6.9%, Action 6.5%, Shooter 5.7%

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

Why similar: FPS 42.1%, Classic 15.9% ★, Action 9%, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 6.3%

The Ancient Gods – Part One is the first campaign expansion for the critically acclaimed DOOM Eternal.

Why similar: FPS 27.4%, Action 23.2%, Gore 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Violent 5.8%

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: Classic 42.2% ★, FPS 32.7%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 6%, Difficult 3%

Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

Why similar: Classic 49% ★, FPS 19.5%, Action 7.8%, Multiplayer 6.6%, Shooter 4.8%

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: FPS 30%, Classic 19.8% ★, Gore 14.4%, Shooter 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay. Toss a toilet at your friend today!

Why similar: FPS 44.9%, Action 19.4%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Shooter 8.9%, First-Person 4.3%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: FPS 38.5%, Gore 16.4%, Action 10.7%, Classic 8.9% ★, Comedy 8%

SiN: Gold has returned! Free update for original owners!

Why similar: Action 33.6%, FPS 23.9%, Classic 22.8% ★, Shooter 7.2%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Welcome to Descent™ - 27 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds and six degrees of freedom.

Why similar: Classic 63.2% ★, FPS 15%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 5.4%, Old School 4.2%