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SeriesSerious Sam

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter

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First release
Jan 24, 2002
Developer
Croteam
Genres
Indie, Shooter · Action, Science fiction, Comedy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, the highly anticipated arcade action FPS sequel to the Serious Sam: The First Encounter, is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style single player action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through the three beautiful worlds, confronting countless Mental's minions on his way to the Mental's base.

Also known as Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter, Крутой Сэм. Второе пришествие

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 24, 2002
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 05, 2002
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
11h
Main + Extras
17h
Completionist
24h
Game modes
Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
aliens, bloody, ufo, steam, backtracking
… All 55, achievements, undead, mutants, online, snow, easter egg, swimming, alien invasion, snowman, boss fight, death match, steam achievements, digital distribution, steam cloud, split-screen multiplayer, steam workshop, protagonist's name in the title, polygonal 3d, potion, melee, underwater gameplay, secret area, difficulty level, shaky camera, mayan, developer cameo, moving platforms, sequence breaking, multiplayer scoreboard, temporary invincibility, reptilian humanoid, particle system, drop-in drop-out, competitive co-op, splash damage, alternative blood, jumping puzzle, dual wielding, burning, on-site procurement, arrival by crash landing, creature compendium, indie royale, optional censorship, hidden room, crowd control, chemical warfare, multi-monitor support, budget title, male protagonist

At a Glance

Critic Score
91
Main Story (IGDB)
11h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
17h
Completionist (IGDB)
24h
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Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Overwhelmingly Positive, 1,802 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Online multiplayerSteam · 16 Oct
  • Online co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • LAN co-opIGDB · 23 Oct
  • LAN PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Co-op campaignIGDB · 23 Oct
  • Drop-in, drop-out co-opIGDB · 23 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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