Choose Exodus from the Earth
Choose Exodus from the Earth if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Exodus from the Earth launched in 2008.
Exodus from the Earth vs Serious Sam II
Exodus from the Earth and Serious Sam II both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Exodus from the Earth (2008) is 4 years older than Serious Sam II (2012). Serious Sam II scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Exodus from the Earth (56.4% positive). 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 Serious Sam II
Choose Serious Sam II if you want an Indie game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.8% positive across 3,329 reviews.
Both Exodus from the Earth and Serious Sam II sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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
 Exodus from the Earth |  Serious Sam II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.4% positive (117 reviews) | 87.8% positive (3,329 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Parallax Arts Studio | Croteam |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Exodus from the Earth (2008) is 4 years older than Serious Sam II (2012).
- Serious Sam II scores higher on Steam reviews (87.8% positive) than Exodus from the Earth (56.4% positive).
- Serious Sam II is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Exodus from the Earth (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Serious Sam II has co-op; Exodus from the Earth does not.
- Serious Sam II is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Exodus from the Earth has no Deck rating yet.
Exodus from the Earth vs Serious Sam II — FAQ
- Which is better, Exodus from the Earth or Serious Sam II?
- On Steam reviews Serious Sam II scores higher (87.8% positive) than Exodus from the Earth (56.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Serious Sam II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Exodus from the Earth or Serious Sam II first?
- If you want chronology, Exodus from the Earth (2008) came out before Serious Sam II (2012). 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 Exodus from the Earth and Serious Sam II similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.