Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

Oct 24, 2011
Developer: Croteam
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
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About Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

The legendary Serious Sam reloads and rearms in an explosive, turn-based RPG developed by indie developer Vlambeer (Super Crate Box, Ridiculous Fishing). Serious Sam: The Random Encounter follows Sam and his band of oddball mercenaries as they battle across a pixilated world teeming chaotic battles, hordes of bizarre creatures, and mysterious secrets. Choose your weapons and take aim at the most random Serious Sam adventure yet!

Released: Oct 24, 2011
Developer: Croteam
Publisher: Devolver Digital

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Can my PC run Serious Sam: The Random Encounter?

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter needs at least 1GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7 [Not Windows 10]
Processor: 2.0Ghz or faster processor
Memory: 1GB RAM

Is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter worth buying?

Steam

49.06% positive

'Mixed', 797 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

72/100

3 critics

What Steam players say about Serious Sam: The Random Encounter51/100

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What is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter about?

ActionIndieRPGTurn-Based2DSingleplayerPixel GraphicsComedy

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Serious Sam: The Random Encounter?

Right now the lowest price for Serious Sam: The Random Encounter we're tracking is $0.68 at Gamivo — 86% below Steam's $4.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Serious Sam: The Random Encounter has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Serious Sam: The Random Encounter is $0.68 at Gamivo on October 24, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter worth buying?

49% of 797 Steam user reviews for Serious Sam: The Random Encounter are positive ("Mixed"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 64. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Serious Sam: The Random Encounter?

The minimum system requirements for Serious Sam: The Random Encounter are — OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7 [Not Windows 10]; CPU: 2.0Ghz or faster processor; RAM: 1GB RAM. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Serious Sam: The Random Encounter released?

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter released on October 24, 2011, developed by Croteam, Vlambeer and published by Devolver Digital.

What platforms is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter available on?

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter is available on PC (Microsoft Windows). It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Serious Sam: The Random Encounter?

The cheapest Serious Sam: The Random Encounter price right now is $0.68 at Gamivo, 86% below the Steam price.

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Global	—	$0.68	Buy Serious Sam: The Random Encounter at Gamivo
Driffle	Steam · Global	—	$1.04	Buy Serious Sam: The Random Encounter at Driffle
Steam	Steam	—	$4.99	Buy Serious Sam: The Random Encounter at Steam

All-time low: $0.68 at Gamivo on Oct 24, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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