Underplayed Gems

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter (2011)

Serious Sam: The Random Encounter cover
Developer
Vlambeer, Croteam
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
2.5 of 5, 813 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A chaotic and humorous turn-based shooter where you blast through swarms of bizarre pixel creatures with a party of oddball mercenaries.

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What players say

Players call it a bizarre, experimental Serious Sam spin-off that turns the series into a short turn-based bullet-hell RPG. Opinions are split: some appreciate the novelty, but most say it feels unfinished, with punishing randomness, abrupt difficulty jumps, and repetitive action that overstays its welcome even at under two hours.

Screenshots

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