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As Sam battles Mental’s alien forces across three worlds, sprint through arena fights, switch weapons, and uncover secrets solo or in co-op.
Released 28 Apr 2010
Dodge Alien Hordes
Swap Specialized Weapons
Hunt Hidden Secrets
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!
Developed by Croteam · Published by Devolver Digital









Sam continues his fight against Mental’s forces, traveling through South America, ancient Mesopotamia, and medieval Europe. The story provides a backdrop for the battles, with little emphasis on narrative.
Move through expansive arenas while alien enemies charge from multiple directions. Keep moving, choose from a large arsenal—including a sniper rifle, flamethrower, and chainsaw—and collect health, armor, ammunition, and power-ups to survive.
Explore levels for hidden secrets and face new enemies and bosses as the campaign unfolds. Play alone or take on the campaign cooperatively with up to 16 players; additional modes include Survival, Beast Hunt, and competitive matches.
Players who enjoy the game often highlight its fast, uncomplicated arena combat, large enemy waves, and weapon selection that encourages switching guns. Reviews also praise the varied settings, secrets, soundtrack, humor, and the fun of playing the campaign cooperatively. Some players find the combat repetitive over longer sessions, while others criticize difficulty spikes, bosses, or low activity in online multiplayer.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 76/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |