Games like Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

Arcade-style first-person shooter. Fight hordes of enemies with a large arsenal in diverse environments.

95% positive from 1,219 · 2019 · Steam Deck Unsupported · $5.99 $0.89 -85% · Lowest ever $0.59 (2013-07-16)

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Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter

96% positive from 1,794 reviews2019

This is a classic arcade-style first-person shooter with a focus on frantic combat against hordes of enemies. It features a large arsenal of weapons and a high-octane, action-packed feel.

The catchEndless waves of enemies in arena after arena turn repetitive and tedious.

Both are tagged Gore, Classic and Co-op.

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killer7

93% positive from 3,909 reviews2018Deck Verified

Play as Harman Smith, an old man who manifests seven assassins, switching between them at will to gun down the exploding Heaven Smile and solve puzzles across a cel-shaded revenge story.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique artistic vision, unforgettable story, and stylish design, saying it's unlike anything else they've played.

The catchClunky, restrictive controls turn basic movement and shooting into a constant fight.

Both are tagged Gore and Action.

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Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

90% positive from 3,620 reviews201316% finish itDeck Playable

A classic first-person shooter with fast-paced combat, featuring melee and ranged weapons. It offers a retro feel with modern enhancements and two expansions.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, well-done "boomer shooter" on the Build Engine, comparable to Duke Nukem 3D and Blood.

The catchThis port has jerky mouse controls and crashes, so free source ports play better.

Both are tagged Gore, Classic and FPS.

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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil

90% positive from 2,798 reviews201744% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person shooter featuring dinosaur hunting and a variety of unique weapons. It offers a visceral combat experience in sprawling environments with intelligent enemies.

What players likedPlayers praise the Nightdive remaster for its quality-of-life improvements, making it a superior and more playable version of the N64 classic.

The catchLevels are sprawling mazes with hidden objectives that leave you lost and backtracking.

Both are tagged Gore, Classic and FPS.

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Painkiller: Black Edition

89% positive from 2,312 reviews2007Deck Unsupported

Fast-paced first-person shooter with combo weapons and morphing. It offers intense action against monster hordes in a gothic horror setting.

What players likedPlayers praise its arcade/boomer shooter style, often comparing it to Doom 2016, Quake, and original Doom.

The catchLevels and enemies get monotonous fast, with the same arena clearing over and over.

Both are tagged Gore, Classic and FPS.

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Blood: One Unit Whole Blood

92% positive from 1,344 reviews2014

A retro first-person shooter featuring a dark, violent atmosphere and unique weapons. Players battle through levels with a focus on combat and exploration.

The catchThe Steam release is a bare DOSBox port with poor performance and clunky controls.

Both are tagged Gore, Classic and FPS.

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More about Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

What players liked

This game is a testosterone-filled blast from the past, praised for its effective weapon variety and strategic combat.

The catch

Endless waves of the same enemies in huge empty maps turn tedious long before the end.

Reviews: 95% positive from 1,219
Released: 2019
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: $5.99 $0.89 -85% · Lowest ever $0.59 (2013-07-16)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerPvPRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 1,219 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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