Choose Serious Sam Double D XXL
Choose Serious Sam Double D XXL if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Serious Sam Double D XXL launched in 2011.
Serious Sam Double D XXL vs Halloween Pumpkin Story
Serious Sam Double D XXL and Halloween Pumpkin Story both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Serious Sam Double D XXL (2011) is 7 years older than Halloween Pumpkin Story (2018). Halloween Pumpkin Story is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Serious Sam Double D XXL (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Halloween Pumpkin Story
Choose Halloween Pumpkin Story if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Halloween Pumpkin Story launched in 2018.
Both Serious Sam Double D XXL and Halloween Pumpkin Story sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Serious Sam Double D XXL |  Halloween Pumpkin Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.2% positive (309 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Mommy's Best Games, Croteam | Dnovel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Serious Sam Double D XXL (2011) is 7 years older than Halloween Pumpkin Story (2018).
- Halloween Pumpkin Story is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Serious Sam Double D XXL (0.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Serious Sam Double D XXL is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Halloween Pumpkin Story has no Deck rating yet.
Serious Sam Double D XXL vs Halloween Pumpkin Story — FAQ
- Should I play Serious Sam Double D XXL or Halloween Pumpkin Story first?
- If you want chronology, Serious Sam Double D XXL (2011) came out before Halloween Pumpkin Story (2018). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Serious Sam Double D XXL and Halloween Pumpkin Story similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Serious Sam Double D XXL and Halloween Pumpkin Story have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Serious Sam Double D XXL ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Halloween Pumpkin Story ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Serious Sam Double D XXL run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Serious Sam Double D XXL is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Halloween Pumpkin Story doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.