Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter

Released Aug 2019

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!

96% positive · 2,060 reviews
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All announced content has been released
Medium confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a re-release of the classic 2002 arcade FPS originally developed by Croteam. The Steam version launched on August 30, 2019, coinciding with Serious Sam Classics: Revolution leaving Early Access — an update that brought new maps, a new campaign, workshop support, and various improvements to the classic Serious Sam games. That release represents the completion of the post-launch content work for this title. On March 21, 2026, Croteam published a celebratory post marking 25 years of the Serious Sam franchise, promising "many more adventures ahead" and teasing updates and surprises throughout the anniversary year. However, this statement is franchise-wide in scope and not specific to Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter — it more plausibly refers to the broader Serious Sam series. No specific new content has been announced for this particular classic title. The store description presents the game as a complete, feature-rich package with no mention of planned additions. With no unreleased DLC listed, no content roadmap specific to this game, and the core content having shipped as of the 2019 launch, the game stands as a finished product.
Evidence
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution left Early Access, delivering 8 new maps, a new campaign (Bright Island), workshop support, and improvements to classic Serious Sam titles including The Second Encounter.
news post · Aug 30, 2019 source content shipped
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Store description presents the game as a complete package with a defined feature set including campaign, multiplayer, split-screen, and a level editor — no mention of planned future content.
description source content shipped
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Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
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Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, the highly anticipated arcade action FPS sequel to the Serious Sam: The First Encounter, is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic arcade-style single player action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through the three beautiful worlds, confronting countless Mental's minions on his way to the Mental's base.

Key Features

  • Various Environments and Secrets - Unleash mayhem on 3 different spectacular worlds: South America, ancient Mesopotamia and medieval Europe. Discover over 100 secrets!
  • Unique Enemies and Bosses - Fight with 27 nightmarish warriors in Mental's army, including old favorites from The First Encounter like Beheaded Kamikaze, Syrian Werebull and Kleer Skeleton. Go head to head against 5 new enemies and 3 new Bosses!
  • Special Weapons and Power-Ups - Wreak havoc with a huge arsenal of weapons including 3 new toys: the Sniper Rifle, Flamethrower and Chainsaw. Use Power-Ups to additionally increase your fighting and agility skills!
  • Co-Op Multiplayer - Embrace the mayhem with up to 16 players!
  • Versus Multiplayer – Drop the gauntlet and let the heavy ordinance fly in incredible Deathmatch and Scorematch!
  • Split Screen – Huddle up with up to 4-player local split screen co-op and versus modes!
  • Level Editor – Create your own levels, MODs, textures and other content with the inclusion of the fully featured Serious Editor and Serious Modeller!
Last evaluated Jun 17, 2026
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