Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
Developed by Croteam · Published by Devolver Digital
At a glance
Overview
An action, indie game by Croteam, published by Devolver Digital — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP w/SP1 or newer
- Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+
- Memory: 1 GB
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended)
- DirectX®: DirectX 9.0c August 2009 Edition or newer
Supported languages (6)
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?
Steam classifies Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter as a Action, Indie game, developed by Croteam. 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!
How much does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Nov 24, 2009.
What platforms is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on?
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.
How much does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter cost?
Steam lists it at $1.49.
Does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 35 achievements for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter.
What is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter's Metacritic score?
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.
Where to get Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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