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Remaster

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

by Croteam · published by Devolver Digital

Released November 24, 2009 on PC and Xbox 360.

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About Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS.

In ancient times, Earth was involved in a massive conflict between Mental, an evil extraterrestrial being who wants to rule the universe, and the Sirians, a technologically advanced sentient alien race that left many of its artifacts to be discovered by humanity. In the 22nd century, Mental and his army of grotesquely twisted monsters return to Earth intending to destroy humanity. The humans are quickly overwhelmed and driven back to Earth. As a last resort, humanity uses the "Time-Lock". This mysterious Sirian artifact contains the power to transport a single person back to a chosen point in time. Because of his bravery in fighting these monsters, Sam "Serious" Stone is chosen to use the Time-Lock in hopes that he will defeat Mental and change the course of history.

Release dates by platform

PCNovember 24, 2009 · Out now
Xbox 360January 13, 2010 · Out now

Reviews & players

Player score7694 ratings on IGDB

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter FAQ

When did Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter come out?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter was released on November 24, 2009 for PC and Xbox 360.

Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on PlayStation 5?

No. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.

Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.

Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC and Xbox 360.

Who is making Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.

Is Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter multiplayer?

Yes. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

Serious Sam series

18 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Serious Sam: The First Encounter2001
  2. Serious Sam: The Second Encounter2002
  3. Serious Sam: Next Encounter2004
  4. Serious Sam Advance2004
  5. Serious Sam II2005
  6. Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter2009
  7. Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter2010
  8. Serious Sam Double D2011
  9. Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack2011
  10. Serious Sam: The Random Encounter2011
  11. Serious Sam 3: BFE2011
  12. Serious Sam: The Greek Encounter2012
  13. Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope2016
  14. Serious Sam's Bogus Detour2017
  15. Serious Sam 42020
  16. Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem2022
  17. Serious Sam: Tormental2022
  18. Serious Sam: Shatterverse2026

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