Games Like Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

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

Why similar: Action 50.9%, Indie 28.1%, Comedy 12.9%, 2D 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This side-scrolling action game captures the chaotic, over-the-top weapon-stacking fun of the Serious Sam series in a 2D format.

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 68%, Indie 15.9%, 2D 12.5%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same 2D pixel-art aesthetic and humorous, arcade-style approach to the Serious Sam universe.

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

Why similar: Action 48.3%, Indie 29%, Pixel Graphics 16.6%, 2D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that maintains the series' signature gore and intensity while experimenting with a different perspective.

Be ready for the nerdiest adventure of your life! Journey with four everyday friends into this turn based hilarious jrpg filled with parodies and cameos! Explore a huge fantasy world full of secrets, monsters, dungeons and preposterous villains! Nerds are storming fantasy and it's awesome!

Why similar: RPG 59.4%, Indie 18.5%, Comedy 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.3%, 2D 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that leans heavily into comedy and parody, much like the lighthearted tone of the seed game.

The world's speediest homage/roast to JRPGs! Can you save the world in 30 seconds? Get a quest, find those in need, fight through dungeons, earn cash, get cool loot and level up until YOU>EVIL. Don't have enough time? Pay the Goddess to reset the clock and try again! Over 100 mini-JRPGs for you to test your might with!

Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Action 17.5%, Indie 13.2%, Comedy 9.3%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a fast-paced, subverted take on the JRPG genre that matches the frantic energy of the seed game.

Prepare to inhabit a world of chivalry, class warfare and off-beat pop references. Knights of Pen & Paper 2 is a turn-based, retro style, pixel-art adventure full of danger, intrigue, death, and saving throws!

Why similar: Turn-Based 39.5%, RPG 39.5%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%, Indie 7.4%, Comedy 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A meta, turn-based RPG that uses pixel art and humor to poke fun at classic tabletop and video game tropes.

The lord of insanity, Cthulhu was all set to plunge the world into insanity and destruction when his powers were sealed by a mysterious sorcerer. The only way for him to break the curse is to become a true hero. Save the world to destroy it in an epic parody RPG journey of redemption, romance, and insanity!

Why similar: RPG 34.5%, Turn-Based 26.6%, Comedy 23.3%, Indie 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: This turn-based RPG features a satirical, humorous tone and retro pixel graphics that mirror the experimental nature of the seed game.

Serious Sam: Tormental is a 3D rogue-lite top-down shooter where you blast your way through the tormented mind of demigod of destruction Mental, as he imagines worlds and monsters that stand on your path towards his inner ego. Let the showdown begin!

Why similar: Action 64.5%, Indie 35.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite spin-off that keeps the Serious Sam theme while shifting to a bullet-hell, top-down perspective.

Super Trench Attack™ is a goofball comedy twitch-shooter based in a World War setting.

Why similar: RPG 41.8%, Action 28.3%, Indie 18.1%, Comedy 8%, Pixel Graphics 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A comedic, indie RPG that uses a unique setting to deliver a lighthearted and accessible turn-based experience.

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

Why similar: Action 58%, Comedy 28.8%, Indie 9.3%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the series is known for its more colorful, cartoonish, and comedic tone compared to the rest of the franchise.

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: Action 60.5%, Comedy 24.9%, Indie 12.1%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: While an FPS, it retains the core Serious Sam humor and intense combat loop that defines the series.

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: Action 62.5%, Indie 22.1%, Comedy 14%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive way to experience the original, chaotic FPS gameplay that serves as the foundation for the entire franchise.

From the perilous battlefields of the fourth-grade playground, a young hero will rise, destined to be South Park’s savior. From the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes an epic quest to become… cool. Introducing South Park™: The Stick of Truth™.For a thousand years, the battle has been waged.

Why similar: RPG 41.4%, Turn-Based 30.5%, Comedy 16.9%, Action 7.3%, 2D 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that perfectly balances deep combat mechanics with the irreverent, crude humor found in the seed game.

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: Action 57.3%, Comedy 24.9%, Indie 12.7%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the series that keeps the signature horde-slaying action and comedic dialogue.

Enter the world of PIXEL HEROES and prepare yourself for a thrilling RPG/Roguelike experience like you have never seen before!

Why similar: RPG 39%, Turn-Based 32.8%, Indie 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, 2D 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite RPG with a strong focus on pixel art and humorous, retro-inspired gameplay.

A turn-based RPG adventure, full of video game references, juvenile dialogue, and anime fanservice... and also strategic combat, monster catching, and tons of treasure hunting! Updated with tons of new content!

Why similar: Turn-Based 48.3%, RPG 23.3%, Comedy 11.7%, Indie 11%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based RPG that features complex combat systems and a lighthearted, comedic atmosphere.

West of Loathing — a slapstick comedy stick-figure wild west adventure role-playing game.

Why similar: RPG 36.7%, Turn-Based 30.7%, Comedy 15.8%, Indie 10%, 2D 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly funny, turn-based RPG that prioritizes wit and unique art style over traditional genre conventions.

Wells, pitfalls, houses, villagers, monsters (!?), anything around you can be a weapon! An action RPG that you've never seen before, you can fight with all the objects you see in the game. There are more than 300 kinds of weapons.Aim to complete the weapon gallery!

Why similar: RPG 35.4%, Turn-Based 33.9%, Indie 11.6%, Action 8.3%, Pixel Graphics 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quirky, turn-based RPG that emphasizes experimental mechanics and a humorous approach to exploration.

Resurrect the classic era of RPGs with the retro parody RPG, Breath of Death VII: The Beginning. Join Dem the Skeleton Knight, Sara the ghost historian, Lita the vampire techie, and Erik the zombie prince as they explore an undead world in search of the secrets of the past. Laugh! Cry! Laugh some more!

Why similar: RPG 42.6%, Turn-Based 24.5%, Indie 13.2%, Comedy 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy, and humorous turn-based RPG that feels like a classic parody of the genre.

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: Action 54.4%, Comedy 23.8%, Indie 18.2%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry that provides the pure, high-energy shooter experience that inspired the spin-off games.

Super Amazing Wagon Adventure is a fast-paced 2d shooting game with a random story. You control a group of three migrants traveling west along a wagon trail. The game consists of short scenes that are sequenced together in a semi-random way to tell a crazy adventure story.

Why similar: Action 27%, Comedy 25.8%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Indie 14.9%, 2D 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelite that blends chaotic, fast-paced gameplay with a humorous, retro-inspired presentation.

OUTTA GAS is a post-apocalyptic RPG featuring a turn-based SHOOTING GALLERY combat mechanic where blasting away body tiles damages monster health and decreases their combat stats. Explore four unique acts to find gas and get back on the road to the Party at the End of the World!

Why similar: RPG 57.4%, Indie 17.1%, Turn-Based 15.1%, Comedy 4.4%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based indie RPG that focuses on survival and combat in a post-apocalyptic setting with a distinct visual style.

Paddle your balls! The hypergalaxy's premiere video table tennis role playing experience. Explore the hypergalaxies in the year 3000 or so to become the ultimate paddle champion. Learn new skills, cast devastating spells and put someone's underwear on your head whist riding a swamp beast!

Why similar: RPG 43.4%, Action 23.1%, Indie 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, 2D 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie title that blends RPG elements with arcade-style action and a bizarre, humorous premise.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: RPG 40.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.3%, Indie 15.6%, Comedy 14.3%, 2D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPG that subverts traditional combat and narrative expectations with humor and unique mechanics.

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: Action 63.4%, Indie 36.6%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive take on the classic shooter that keeps the series' core identity intact while changing the interaction method.

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Why similar: RPG 37.6%, Turn-Based 25.4%, Indie 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.4%, Comedy 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sleek, turn-based RPG that features fast-paced combat and a vibrant, retro-inspired aesthetic.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Comedy 16.7%, Indie 16%, Pixel Graphics 14.1%, 2D 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, indie RPG that uses humor and unconventional gameplay to tell a memorable, albeit grim, story.

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: Action 64.6%, Indie 17.9%, Comedy 14.1%, Singleplayer 3.4%

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: Action 61%, Comedy 18.1%, Indie 16.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%

Experience an all-new old adventure! Fight your way through hordes of strange, silly, and scary monsters! Explore the caves, castles, and dungeons of an ancient evil! Meet warriors, princes, pirates, zombies, and crazy old woodsmen in a huge world of epic retro adventure!

Why similar: RPG 100%

Why You'll Like It: A charming, turn-based RPG that pays homage to classic 8-bit and 16-bit titles with a humorous twist.

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: Action 88.8%, Singleplayer 11.2%

Embark on a hilarious, choice-driven adventure in MultiEnding Heroes! Guide The Priest and The Hero through multiple universes, making decisions that lead to over 75 unique endings. Every choice matters, will you lead them to glory or disaster?

Why similar: RPG 48.6%, Indie 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Comedy 11.8%, 2D 7.6%

The Hyper‑Dungeon awaits! Explore an evershifting labyrinth where classic dungeon‑crawling meets exhilarating action. Challenge yourself in turn-based combat with a real‑time, arcade‑inspired twist and befriend an eccentric cast of dungeon dwellers on the quest for the legendary Sacred Groowl!

Why similar: RPG 51.8%, Pixel Graphics 17.5%, Indie 14.5%, 2D 11.1%, Singleplayer 5.1%

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: Action 61.5%, Indie 20.8%, Comedy 14.4%, Singleplayer 3.3%

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: Action 59.4%, Comedy 22%, Indie 15.2%, Singleplayer 3.4%

Embody Kimuto on the first day of his new job in this humor-packed dungeon crawler with surprising secrets to discover!

Why similar: RPG 34.9%, Action 19.5%, Comedy 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%, Indie 9.2%

Why play this? You could read, run, or stare at a wall. But if you do, expect fast and unpredictable retro FPS action.

Why similar: Action 44.2%, Comedy 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.2%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Fight your way to the capital and slay the emperor! Choose from a variety of characters with unique spells and skills! Featuring permadeath, interactable terrain, distinct builds, wild combos, and endless replayability.

Why similar: Action 41.5%, Comedy 20.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, 2D 14.3%, Indie 3.3%

Depart on a life-changing turn-based adventure to save the President!

Why similar: Turn-Based 46.7%, RPG 24.4%, Comedy 13%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%, 2D 4.9%

Create a custom character, and be whoever you want to be! Enjoy traversing strange worlds, and mastering action command combat as you fight strange and odd and weird enemies and bosses! Remember, this is your adventure!

Why similar: RPG 50.5%, Pixel Graphics 15.7%, Indie 10.2%, 2D 9.6%, Comedy 8.8%

Grab your shiny helmet and trusty sword, gather all the valor and honor you have, and show everyone, what being the true knight actually means!

Why similar: Action 33.8%, RPG 24.1%, Indie 22.4%, Comedy 9.1%, 2D 8.7%

Swords & Souls: Neverseen is a unique RPG where leveling up takes skill! Create, train and upgrade your character as you please, discover The Neverseen and its eccentric locals, and battle across the lands to foil an evil witch's plans!

Why similar: Turn-Based 40.9%, RPG 28.3%, Indie 13.1%, Action 9.5%, 2D 5.3%

Mount and upgrade your weapons into special combos in this randomly generated action RPG shooter. Mow down thousands of dungeon dwelling creatures and survive as you descend deeper into the dungeon! Unlock items, complete quests, and find all the secrets to help you reach the boss of bosses!

Why similar: RPG 35.3%, Action 22.7%, Pixel Graphics 17.1%, Indie 11.6%, 2D 9.6%

Ride or drive the turbulent waves of luck toward victory! A novel rogue-lite vertical scrolling Shmup that puts your resourcefulness to the test!

Why similar: Action 49%, Pixel Graphics 27.2%, 2D 23.8%

tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!

Why similar: RPG 48.5%, Indie 21.9%, Comedy 21%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

Laugh in the face of death in this hauntingly humorous comedy adventure about a wayward soul trying to make it back to the land of the living. Engage in bullet-hell lite battles, solve puzzles, and communicate with the dead as you navigate this “colorful” world. Death is just the beginning.

Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Comedy 24.5%, Pixel Graphics 19.1%, 2D 10%, Singleplayer 6%

Hunt down monsters to cook and eat them! You’ve been revived in a massive underground complex and you must leave this bizarre facility. Aided by the undead Necro-Chef Simmer, you must stay safe, get fed, find a way to get out

Why similar: RPG 30.5%, Action 19.7%, Indie 14.2%, Comedy 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.3%

GARBANZO QUEST! The crazy bullet-heck platformer where your main weapon is your own spit! Bring a friend! Hand-crafted challenges, secrets, and branching paths galore!

Why similar: Indie 32.3%, Action 29.8%, Pixel Graphics 29.4%, 2D 8.5%

The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

Why similar: Action 42.5%, Pixel Graphics 21%, 2D 13.6%, Indie 11.5%, Comedy 8.4%

A genre-defying phenomenon that will take you on a journey to stop a rubber duck from taking over the developer's game!

Why similar: RPG 46.2%, Action 27.7%, Comedy 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%, 2D 5.7%

Type your way through absurd encounters and mysterious puzzles in this old-school typing dungeon crawler.

Why similar: RPG 40.3%, Action 24.6%, Indie 17.9%, Turn-Based 11.5%, Comedy 2.6%

LIBERATE THE GEOMETRIC PEOPLE AND SAVE THE MULTIVERSE! Fight through the randomly chosen universes of the Geometric Multiverse, arming yourself to the teeth with insane weaponry and mutating your mind, body, and soul with the unrelenting power of genetically altering pills.

Why similar: Action 56.8%, Indie 38.8%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

Why similar: RPG 33.8%, Action 23.3%, Indie 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, Comedy 11.8%

Go on a rampage in this endless arcade Boomer-Shooter! Gain the weirdest weapons and destroy all the monsters in the never-ending temple of GRUEL!

Why similar: Action 42.3%, Pixel Graphics 28.6%, Indie 22.6%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Bus Modification ARPG

Why similar: RPG 47.9%, Action 24.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.1%, Indie 8.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

tERRORbane is a comedic adventure where bugs are your FRIENDS! Enjoy exploring a crazy and outlandish world, full of unique, quirky characters and homages to the history of videogaming, challenge the Developer with your creativity and be the Bane of Errors!

Why similar: Comedy 40%, Pixel Graphics 31.3%, 2D 19%, Singleplayer 9.7%

A short game with a long name. Mashes up JRPG battles with Visual Novel storytelling. Not entirely serious.

Why similar: RPG 48.8%, Pixel Graphics 25.1%, Indie 19.9%, Singleplayer 6.2%

Are you a quadrober?

Why similar: RPG 58%, Action 33.5%, Indie 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.1%