Games Like Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

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 35.7%, Co-op 13.4%, Gore 10.1%, Comedy 7.5%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same intense, arena-style combat and massive enemy waves found in the Second Encounter with modern visual polish.

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 26.9%, Co-op 12.7%, Gore 12.6%, Classic 8.5% ★, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This entry scales up the series' signature horde-slaying gameplay to an even larger, more chaotic scope.

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 34.2%, Gore 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Classic 10.1% ★, Shooter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This reboot perfectly captures the visceral, gore-filled combat and fast-paced momentum that fans of Serious Sam crave.

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 35.8%, Gore 15.6%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for modern high-speed, aggressive arena shooters that reward constant movement and precision.

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 36.9%, Co-op 13.4%, Action 12%, Gore 10.9%, Classic 8.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: It features a very similar arcade-style focus on clearing rooms of massive enemy hordes using over-the-top weaponry.

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 35.6%, Classic 10.7% ★, Co-op 9.7%, Shooter 6.9%, Gore 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor provides the exact same gameplay foundation and level design philosophy.

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 35.1%, Gore 15.1%, Action 10%, Comedy 9.4%, Shooter 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game matches the series' irreverent humor and rewards players for creative, high-octane kills.

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 38.1%, Gore 17%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Arena Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, skill-based shooter that emphasizes movement and aggressive playstyles in a retro-inspired package.

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 28.3%, Co-op 12.3%, Classic 10.6% ★, Comedy 9%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more colorful and quirky, it retains the core horde-slaying mechanics that define the franchise.

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 45.3%, Gore 11.6%, Shooter 10%, Boomer Shooter 9.2% ★, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a modern engine with the aesthetic and gameplay intensity of classic arcade shooters.

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 29.5%, Co-op 16.5%, Gore 13.9%, Shooter 9%, Comedy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends fast-paced gunplay with melee combat and a humorous tone that feels right at home with the Serious Sam series.

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: FPS 33.8%, Classic 15.5% ★, Shooter 11%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Gore 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro-shooters that captures the frantic, classic feel of 90s-era FPS games.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: FPS 42.5%, Shooter 12.4%, Gore 8.5%, Boomer Shooter 7.6% ★, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers extreme speed, gore, and chaotic combat that feels like a spiritual successor to the high-octane action of the 90s.

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: FPS 32.3%, Classic 20.8% ★, Co-op 11.3%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This collection provides the definitive experience for the original classic titles that started the franchise.

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: FPS 30.7%, Classic 22.1% ★, Gore 8.5%, Shooter 7%, Action 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same 90s-era humor, level design, and fast-paced action that influenced the Serious Sam series.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 32.6%, Classic 17.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Aliens 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully polished remake of a classic FPS that maintains the tight, corridor-clearing combat of the original.

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 39.9%, Shooter 15.6%, Arena Shooter 10.8%, Action 8.2%, Boomer Shooter 7.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy-themed shooter features incredible movement and satisfying weapon feedback reminiscent of classic arena shooters.

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: FPS 33.6%, Classic 23.2% ★, Shooter 7%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic shooter that focuses on intense combat encounters and exploration within a sci-fi setting.

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 28%, Co-op 15.7%, Gore 14.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Online Co-Op 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoy the co-op horde survival aspect of Serious Sam, this game offers the best cooperative wave-based combat experience.

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: FPS 34.3%, Classic 26.7% ★, Shooter 7.9%, Gore 5.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The grandfather of the arena shooter genre that established the fast-paced movement and weapon variety found in Serious Sam.

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 34%, Co-op 22.3%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Shooter 9.8%, Online Co-Op 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive co-op horde shooter that emphasizes teamwork and constant movement against overwhelming odds.

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 51.1%, Shooter 14.8%, Boomer Shooter 10.5% ★, Action 7.9%, First-Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane retro shooter built on the classic Build engine that feels like a love letter to 90s action games.

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: FPS 46.3%, Shooter 16.5%, Boomer Shooter 10.7% ★, Gore 10.2%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical yet incredibly fast-paced retro shooter that rewards precision and movement in claustrophobic arenas.

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 44.2%, Action 17.4%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Shooter 9.9%, Co-op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic multiplayer arena experience that focuses on fast movement and environmental interaction.

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

Why similar: Action 36.1%, FPS 28.2%, Classic 12.1% ★, Shooter 9.5%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic shooter that shares the same 90s-era DNA of fast movement and varied weapon arsenals.

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

Why similar: Co-op 30.8%, Action 26.3%, Gore 22.7%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique top-down perspective that retains the massive enemy counts and frantic action of the main 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: FPS 30.1%, Classic 20.5% ★, Co-op 8.7%, Gore 8.1%, Action 7.7%

Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: FPS 24.7%, Classic 15.9% ★, Comedy 15.6%, Gore 12.6%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the irreverent, dark humor and chaotic, sandbox-style violence found in the Serious Sam universe.

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!

Why similar: FPS 31.4%, Classic 22.8% ★, Co-op 7.7%, Action 7%, Gore 6.5%

The 2D side-scrolling shooter from The Behemoth is back! With your mighty blaster and a group of mysterious kids by your side, destroy the agency and reclaim your spaceship!

Why similar: Co-op 28.6%, Aliens 24.5%, Action 20.3%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Funny 8.6%

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 25.9%, Gore 12.1%, Co-op 10.9%, Action 9.6%, Classic 7.1% ★

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 21.5%, FPS 21.4%, Co-op 19.4%, Action 15%, Aliens 6.6%

Strike Force Heroes is an oldschool arena shooter rebuilt with modern mechanics with full co-operative and PvP online multiplayer. It melds over the top action with epic story-telling in this intense remake of the hit Flash game.

Why similar: Shooter 24.2%, Co-op 19.4%, Action 13.7%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Arena Shooter 12.8%

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 51.7%, Action 37.3%, Indie 11.1%

Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Co-op 16.8%, Shooter 11.9%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Comedy 6%

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 41.7%, Classic 16.4% ★, Action 13.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Multiplayer 10.3%

Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 42%, Gore 10.5%, Shooter 8.2%, Comedy 7.7%, Action 6.9%

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

Why similar: Gore 27.6%, FPS 23.5%, Action 14.8%, Co-op 13.5%, Shooter 11.8%

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

Why similar: FPS 37.8%, Shooter 13.9%, Arena Shooter 10.1%, Comedy 9.4%, Boomer Shooter 7.8% ★

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 42.1%, Gore 13.9%, Comedy 11.7%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 6.4%

Overhaul Games brings MDK2 back to the PC in incredible high definition, with enhanced graphics, sound, and gameplay. See the classic action platformer the way it was meant to be seen, heard, and played... on a PC!Kurt Hectic in his snazzy suit with ribbon chute is back to save the universe. This time he is teamed with the genius Dr.

Why similar: Action 66.9%, Comedy 33.1%

Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired arcade fragfest in Spacewar sauce designed around local multiplayer, focused on kinestetics, tactical and shooting skills at a frenzied pace.

Why similar: Action 77.2%, Shooter 5.4%, Co-op 5.4%, Arena Shooter 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%

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

Why similar: Action 31.8%, Shooter 22.6%, Comedy 20.5%, Gore 16.2%, Indie 9%

Travel to the remote planet of Bazoik to free galactic citizens from the evil cereal-eating Flemoids! Venture deep into the caverns of Bazoik, using an array of "zorching" devices to send these nefarious foes back to their home dimension!

Why similar: FPS 50.3%, Action 17.2%, Aliens 10%, Shooter 6.4%, Indie 4.8%

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

Why similar: FPS 42.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 8.3%, Aliens 7.9%, Comedy 7.7%

Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Why similar: Classic 30.2% ★, Action 19.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Co-op 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Superfighters Deluxe is a unique action game that combines brawling, shooting and platforming in dynamic sandboxy 2D levels. Lots of weapons and fun gameplay systems interlock to create absurd action-movie chaos.

Why similar: Gore 18.7%, Multiplayer 16%, Action 12.9%, Co-op 12%, Online Co-Op 11.5%

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.

Why similar: Shooter 28.9%, Co-op 23.7%, Action 17%, Gore 10.4%, First-Person 10.3%

KILL IT WITH FIRE! 2 is the ultimate co-op spider-hunting experience! Either solo or as a team of Exterminators, unleash an arsenal of crazy weapons, wreak havoc, and complete dozens of challenges across seven dimensions under spider siege.

Why similar: Co-op 23.3%, Comedy 18%, Online Co-Op 16.3%, Multiplayer 12.4%, Action 8.6%

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: FPS 37.4%, Classic 27.4% ★, Gore 8%, Shooter 7.7%, Comedy 7%

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

Why similar: FPS 39.3%, Co-op 20.7%, Online Co-Op 8.8%, Gore 8.5%, Multiplayer 7.5%

The most EXPLOSIVE roguelike boomer shooter. Fully packed with serious action, wicked humor, and good old bloody fun. Blast hordes of bastards, stack insane perks, and unlock new stuff. Survive…or get shredded trying!.. And try again.

Why similar: Shooter 47.9%, Action 23.6%, First-Person 16.3%, Funny 8.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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 45.1%, Gore 19.7%, Action 16%, Shooter 10.5%, Multiplayer 5.2%

Cut through fungal aliens in this hyper-customizable, mission based looter shooter. Hundreds of hand-crafted upgrades, 4-player co-op, and a little roach man. What’s not to love?

Why similar: FPS 37.6%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Co-op 13.3%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.7%

Sky Force Reloaded is a classic shoot ‘em up experience packed in gorgeous visuals and excellent gameplay. Enjoy flashy explosions, beautiful scenery and massive bosses in single player or local cooperative modes.

Why similar: Shooter 45.3%, Action 30.5%, Indie 10.4%, Colorful 8.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Co-op 24.1%, Gore 16%, Shooter 14.5%, Action 13.5%, Multiplayer 11.8%