Game series
Every Serious Sam game, in release order
The 18 Serious Sam games in the Tier catalog, from 2001 to 2026, in release order.
2,704 critic and player ratings across the series.
Where to start
Start with Serious Sam: The First Encounter (2001), the first game in the series.
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 85/100.
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01
Serious Sam: The First Encounter
83
/100
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02
Serious Sam
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03
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
85
/100
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04
Serious Sam
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05
Serious Sam Advance
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06
Serious Sam: Next Encounter
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07
Serious Sam II
78
/100
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08
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
74
/100
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09
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter
76
/100
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10
Serious Sam Double D
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11
Serious Sam: The Random Encounter
64
/100
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12
Serious Sam 3: BFE
72
/100
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13
Serious Sam Double D XXL
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14
Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope
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15
Serious Sam's Bogus Detour
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16
Serious Sam 4
63
/100
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17
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
75
/100
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18
Serious Sam: Shatterverse
FAQ
How many Serious Sam games are there?
The Tier catalog lists 18 Serious Sam games, released between 2001 and 2026. Updated September 2026.
In what order should I play Serious Sam?
This page lists every Serious Sam game in release order, which is the order the story and the mechanics were built in. The series opens with Serious Sam: The First Encounter (2001). The highest-rated entry is Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, a common starting point for newcomers.