Serious Sam: The First Encounter
Fast‑paced, retro‑style shooter that pits you against endless alien hordes.
Alternatives
Choose Serious Sam: The Second Encounter if…
- you need local split‑screen for up to four players
- you want a ready‑made deathmatch map editor
- you prefer humor‑filled voice lines and over‑the‑top enemies
- you value high frame rates on modest hardware
Choose Serious Sam: Next Encounter if…
- you need online matches for more than four friends
- you want a campaign that spans multiple historic settings
- you prefer a comedic tone alongside the shooter action
- you need split‑screen play on the same console
Choose Nuclear Throne if…
- you need permadeath for high‑stakes runs
- you want twin‑stick controls on a controller
- you play on consoles or multiple OSes
- you crave new level layouts every session
Choose Serious Sam 3: BFE if…
- you want local split‑screen co‑op for up to 4 friends
- you need the game to run on Mac or Linux as well as Windows
- you plan to play on a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 console
- you prefer a title that ships on multiple platforms out of
Choose Sanctum if…
- you need to place and upgrade turrets during combat
- you want cooperative play that mixes building and shooting
- you prefer a Windows/macOS game with cross‑platform support
- you enjoy a limited‑map set that rewards map‑specific
- you like indie‑polished hybrid gameplay over pure shooter
How to Decide
Serious Sam: The First Encounter is a fast‑paced, retro‑style shooter beloved by fans of classic FPS and high‑octane action. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Serious Sam: The Second Encounter leans into robust local split‑screen co‑op; Serious Sam 3: BFE stands out with multi‑platform releases on PC, Mac, Linux, PS3 and Xbox 360; Serious Sam II differentiates itself by offering both LAN and online matchmaking for competitive play; Quake III Arena is chosen for its extensive mod support and community‑created maps.
When weighing these options, focus on (1) the pricing model – all are one‑time purchases but prices range from $19.99 to $39.99; (2) the multiplayer modality – whether you need local split‑screen co‑op, online matchmaking, or both; (3) platform availability – some titles run on Linux/macOS/console in addition to Windows; and (4) modding capability – only Quake III Arena provides deep mod support that can extend replayability.
All Alternatives
“Retro Serious Sam entry delivering the same fast‑paced, alien‑horde shooting experience.”
“Top‑down, fast‑paced shooter with endless enemy waves, appealing to fans of Nuclear Throne’s chaotic gunplay.”
“Natural Selection 2 offers the same FPS/RTS hybrid combat between humans and aliens.”
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