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As Earth falls to Mental’s alien forces, Sam fights across Egypt, dodging enemy hordes and switching weapons in fast-paced battles.
Released 22 Nov 2011
Dodge Alien Hordes
Switch Any Weapon
Rip Through Enemies
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!
Developed by Croteam · Published by Devolver Digital









Set during Earth’s struggle against Mental’s invading forces, this prequel follows Sam Stone through near-future Egypt. Its story provides a backdrop for the battles, with a light, irreverent tone.
Fight through city streets, ruins, and open arenas as waves of aliens attack from all sides. Keep moving to survive, switch between weapons you carry at once, and use close-range finishing attacks against vulnerable foes.
The campaign spans 12 levels, with enemies and encounters growing more demanding as you progress. Play alone or team up in online or local split-screen co-op; additional modes include survival and competitive multiplayer.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its frantic fights against large enemy waves, the satisfaction of moving and switching weapons under pressure, and the extra chaos of co-op. The soundtrack and its old-school shooter feel also stand out in several reviews. Some players find the opening slow and later levels repetitive or hard to navigate.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 62 |
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| Players | 1–16 |
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| Multiplayer | Serious Sam 3: BFE supports single-player, online multiplayer, LAN, and local split-screen play. Online co-op supports up to 16 players across the 12 campaign levels and additional co-op modes. Local split-screen supports up to 4 players for co-op and versus. The game also includes online PvP modes, Survival, Team Survival, Beast Hunt, and Team Beast Hunt. |
| Multiplayer & mods | The game includes Serious Editor 3.5 and Steam Workshop support for custom levels, mods, textures, and other content. Reviews state players can play workshop creations with friends, and mods can affect co-op or versus content. No provided text confirms widespread modded multiplayer use. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 72/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |