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Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

Developed by Vlambeer, Croteam · Published by Devolver Digital

ActionIndieRPG
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 24, 2011 Price$0.99 Metacritic64/100 Steam reviews654

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$0.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic64/100
Steam reviews654
Languages1

Overview

An action, indie, rpg game by Vlambeer, Croteam, published by Devolver Digital — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Choose your weapons and take aim at the most random Serious Sam adventure yet!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMixed — 49% positive of 797
Owners (est.)200000 – 500000
Player-voted tags:ActionIndieRPGTurn-Based2DSingleplayerPixel GraphicsComedyJRPGFunny

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Serious Sam: The Random Encounter.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7 [Not Windows 10]
  • Processor: 2.0Ghz or faster processor
  • Memory: 1GB RAM
  • Hard Disk Space: 100MB free space
  • Video Card: 256MB Video Memory or higher, DirectX 8 or later
  • DirectX®: 8.0 or later

Supported languages (1)

English

Serious Sam: The Random 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: The Random Encounter?

Steam classifies Serious Sam: The Random Encounter as a Action, Indie, RPG game, developed by Vlambeer, Croteam. Choose your weapons and take aim at the most random Serious Sam adventure yet!

How much does Serious Sam: The Random Encounter cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Serious Sam: The Random Encounter at $0.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Serious Sam: The Random Encounter: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Serious Sam: The Random Encounter for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 24, 2011.

What platforms is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter on?

Serious Sam: The Random 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: The Random Encounter single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Serious Sam: The Random Encounter cost?

Steam lists it at $0.99.

What is Serious Sam: The Random Encounter's Metacritic score?

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter has a Metacritic score of 64/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Serious Sam: The Random Encounter?

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter is developed by Vlambeer, Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.

Where to get Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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