What is the cheapest place to buy Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter?

Gameseal at $1.78 — the lowest of the 3 stores we compare for your region. Gameseal is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $5.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter free?

No — Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $1.78.

Has Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $0.59. It is $1.78 today.

Does Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter work on Steam Deck?

Valve rates Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter Unsupported on Steam Deck, which means some or all of it does not currently work there.

Can I play Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Does Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter have co-op?

Yes — Steam lists Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter with online co-op, split-screen co-op, LAN co-op.

Is Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter on PC Game Pass?

No — Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $1.78.

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

Name: Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Brand: Devolver Digital
Availability: InStock

Croteam · August 30, 2019 · Action, FPS, Classic, Shooter, Gore

Buy Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter from Gameseal at $1.78 — the cheapest of 3 stores we compare.

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lowest tracked $0.59

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Where to buy Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter — official stores

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$5.99

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Cheapest Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Gameseal

Standard Edition · Steam

$1.78

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CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$2.85

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter price by region

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter costs €1.54 in Europe (EUR), $1.78 in the United States, £2.16 in the United Kingdom, $5.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$7.79 in Canada, A$8.79 in Australia, NZ$8.99 in New Zealand, R$20.49 in Brazil and zł27.50 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
Europe (EUR)	€1.54 −74%	€5.89	€1.54	2
United Statesyour region	$1.78 −70%	$5.99	$1.78	3
United Kingdom	£2.16 −57%	£4.99	£2.16	2
Georgia (USD)	$5.99	$5.99	—	1
Canada	CA$7.79	CA$7.79	—	1
Australia	A$8.79	A$8.79	—	1
New Zealand	NZ$8.99	NZ$8.99	—	1
Brazil	R$20.49	R$20.49	—	1
Poland	zł27.50	zł27.50	—	1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

✦ AI summary

Serious Sam is a high-octane arcade shooter where you blast through hordes of absurd monsters across ancient Egypt and alien worlds using an over-the-top arsenal of weapons. It stands out for its relentless fast-paced action, massive 16-player co-op chaos, and robust level editor that lets you create your own mayhem.

Note: When you purchase Revolution you get Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter and Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter.

Serious Sam 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 beautiful world of ancient Egypt and several diverse planets, confronting countless Mental's minions on his way to the Mental's base.

Key Features

Frantic Arcade-Style Action - Fight your way through 15+ nightmarish warriors in Mental's army, including the charging Sirian Werebull, screaming Headless Kamikaze and other crazy monsters, and finally challenge the multi-story Ugh-Zan boss!
Various Environments and Secrets - Unleash mayhem in ancient Egypt. Discover over 80 secrets hidden in the fray!
Special Weapons and Power-Ups - Wreak havoc with a huge arsenal of weapons including Double Shotgun, Rocket Launcher, Minigun and Cannon!
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!

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Player modes: Single-player, Online PvP, Online co-op, LAN, Split screen
PC Game Pass: Not included

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter in the rankings

#10 best PC game of 2019 by Metascore

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter price history

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter is $1.78 at Gameseal right now, compared across 3 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $0.59.

2026-06-18low $0.89 · now $1.78

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $0.89.

Across the 46 days we have tracked it, the cheapest offer has ranged from $0.89 to $5.99 (median $1.81) — 85% between the two. It has been within 5% of that low on 3 of those days (7%).

Tracked low: $0.89
Tracked high: $5.99
Typical (median): $1.81
Days near the low: 7%

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter price changes · tracked since 18 Jun 2026
Date	Price	Store
30 Sep 2026	$1.78 ▼	Gameseal
29 Sep 2026	$1.79 ▼	Gameseal
28 Sep 2026	$2.85 ▲	CJS CD Keys
24 Sep 2026	$1.79 ▼	Gameseal
17 Sep 2026	$1.80 ▼	Gameseal
15 Sep 2026	$1.81 ▼	Gameseal
14 Sep 2026	$1.82 ▲	Gameseal
1 Sep 2026	$0.89 ▼	Steam
29 Aug 2026	$1.82 ▼	Gameseal
24 Aug 2026	$1.83 ▼	Gameseal
23 Aug 2026	$1.84 ▲	Gameseal
20 Aug 2026	$1.83 ▲	Gameseal

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter?: Gameseal at $1.78 — the lowest of the 3 stores we compare for your region. Gameseal is a keyshop: it resells keys, which can be region-locked or a different edition. The cheapest official store is Steam at $5.99. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter free?: No — Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $1.78.
Has Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since we started tracking it in June 2026 is $0.59. It is $1.78 today.
Is Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $0.89.
Does Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter work on Steam Deck?: Valve rates Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter Unsupported on Steam Deck, which means some or all of it does not currently work there.
Can I play Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Does Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter have co-op?: Yes — Steam lists Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter with online co-op, split-screen co-op, LAN co-op.
Is Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter on PC Game Pass?: No — Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter is not on PC Game Pass right now. The best price to buy it right now is $1.78.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Aug 27, 2026

I originally played this on my late Grandfathers Xbox Original console. i must have been no older than 5. Amazing stuff.

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Recommended Sep 7, 2026

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Recommended Sep 6, 2026

My gameplay is excellent. Each level introduces a new concept to the game. Making the gameplay feel fresh and enjoyable.

Recommended Sep 5, 2026

A very SERIOUS pew-pew-pew experience!

Recommended Sep 4, 2026

This game made me hate frogs.

Recommended Sep 1, 2026

Serious game for serious players >:)

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