Rank 01Why this
Shares secret hunting with Serious Sam II.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2009
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- 35 games
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The closest matches to Serious Sam II: Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFE, Shadow Warrior 2, Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour, and Left 4 Dead 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- Deck Playable
- 2011
Rank 03Why this
Same comedic mood as Serious Sam II.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
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Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Same funny mood as Serious Sam II.
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: Croteam
- Price: $9.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 3,329 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Chaotic arena combat never gets old
- Dual wielding adds strategic depth
- Soundtrack is iconic and memorable
- Comedic
- Epic
- Funny
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Serious Sam II
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Shadow Warrior
Why this: Same comedic mood as Serious Sam II.
Immortal Redneck
Why this: Same funny mood as Serious Sam II.
Wolfenstein: The New Order
Why this: Same epic mood as Serious Sam II.
Ion Fury
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Serious Sam II.
Turok
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Serious Sam II.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Serious Sam II at current Steam store prices.
Killing Floor 2
Why this: Same epic mood as Serious Sam II.
Blood and Bacon
Why this: Same comedic mood as Serious Sam II.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Serious Sam II.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Why this: Same funny mood as Serious Sam II.
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as Serious Sam II.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Shadow Warrior 2
Why this: Same comedic mood as Serious Sam II.
Left 4 Dead 2
Why this: Same funny mood as Serious Sam II.
DOOM II
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Serious Sam II.
More from Croteam
Other recommendable Steam games by Croteam, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
The Talos Principle 2
Why this: Same epic mood as Serious Sam II.
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
Why this: Shares vehicle sequences and secret hunting with Serious Sam II.
About Serious Sam II
The closest matches to Serious Sam II: Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFE, Shadow Warrior 2, Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour, and Left 4 Dead 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Serious Sam II is your kind of game, the closest matches are Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFE and Shadow Warrior 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, epic and funny, and single out its dual wielding weapons and grenade throw mechanic. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Serious Sam II is a challenging first-person arena shooter developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital, released in 2012 at a price of $9.99 USD. Players traverse a hub world across multiple planets, dual-wielding an arsenal of powerful weapons while hunting for secrets and navigating vehicle sequences. The game supports online co-op multiplayer, offering a medium-length campaign designed for focused sit-down sessions. Reviewers on Steam rate the game 88% positive from over 3,300 reviews, with players describing the combat as chaotic and the weapons as uniquely powerful. Players highlight the iconic and memorable soundtrack, and many note that the visuals stand out even today, while others find the dual-wielding mechanic adds satisfying strategic depth to encounters. The game runs verified on Steam Deck.
About Serious Sam II: Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!
Is Serious Sam II worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 3,329 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 91% positive across 86 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $9.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 12 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chaotic arena combat never gets old
- Dual wielding adds strategic depth
- Soundtrack is iconic and memorable
- Visuals stand out even today
People who play it also play: Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFE, Shadow Warrior 2
Frequently asked about Serious Sam II
Can I run it?
Is Serious Sam II verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Serious Sam II is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Serious Sam II cost?
Serious Sam II is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Serious Sam II have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Serious Sam II supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Serious Sam II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Serious Sam II are Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter, Serious Sam 3: BFE, Shadow Warrior 2.
Who developed Serious Sam II?
Serious Sam II was developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.