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SeriesSerious Sam

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter

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First release
Oct 24, 2011
Developer
Vlambeer, Croteam
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Indie, Shooter, Puzzle · Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

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!

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Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Oct 24, 2011
Game modes
Single player
Keywords
shoot 'em up, time travel, turn-based, summoning support, death
… All 40, bullet hell, spaceship, steam, multiple protagonists, pixel art, time machine, demake, easter egg, teleportation, boss fight, explosion, digital distribution, single-player only, countdown timer, platform exclusive, world map, protagonist's name in the title, deliberately retro, unlockables, profanity, treasure chest, underwater gameplay, secret area, optional boss, subtitled silence, survival mode, water level, tentacles, multiple enemy boss fights, boss assistance, completion percentage, pax prime 2012, indie royale, swarming enemies, male protagonist

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 666 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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