Serious Sam: The First Encounter
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- Yes
- Time to beat
- About 17 hours
- Languages
- 1 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD K6-3 400MHz, Pentium II or Celeron-A 300MHz | AMD Athlon 650MHz or Pentium III 650MHz range processor |
| Memory | 64MB | 128MB |
| Graphics | full OpenGL compliant 3D accelerator | nVidia GeForce256 or TNT2 ultra, PowerVR Kyro, S3 Savage2000, 3Dfx Voodoo3, ATI Rage128 pro |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Plays on Xbox. Detailed requirements are not published.
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $5.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play Serious Sam: The First Encounter alone?
Yes, Serious Sam: The First Encounter has a single-player mode.
Is Serious Sam: The First Encounter multiplayer?
Yes. Listed modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player.
How long is Serious Sam: The First Encounter?
Serious Sam: The First Encounter takes about 17 hours at a normal pace, 14 hours if you rush, 19 hours to complete everything, based on 3 players’ reports on IGDB.
What languages does Serious Sam: The First Encounter support?
Audio: English. Interface: English.
Can my PC run Serious Sam: The First Encounter?
The minimum is AMD K6-3 400MHz, Pentium II or Celeron-A 300MHz, 64MB and full OpenGL compliant 3D accelerator.
What platforms is Serious Sam: The First Encounter on?
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox.
Where is Serious Sam: The First Encounter cheapest?
In United States, at $5.99 on Steam, as last checked.