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Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter

A VR arcade shooter with a gun in each hand

Croteam VR · Published by Devolver Digital, Croteam · Released Mar 30, 2017

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Reviews
Very Positive
87% of 737
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Oct 30, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
May 16, 2025
Minimum PC
R9 290
6 GB RAM · 10 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter?

A first-person shooter set in ancient Egypt, where Sam travels back in time to stop Mental. Across 15 levels, you shoot charging enemies, dodge attacks, and search for hidden secrets, alone or in a cooperative campaign.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy constant pressure from enemies attacking from every direction

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer shooters without gore or graphic violence

What players say

87% of 737 reviews are positive

Players praise the flexible movement controls and how well the original game translates to VR. A reviewer criticizes the use of lens flares in VR.

Screenshots and trailer

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Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter system requirements

Minimum: R9 290, 6 GB RAM, 10 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i5 - 4590 equivalent
Graphics
AMD R9 290 or NVIDIA GTX 970
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
HTC Vive or Oculus Rift VR headset. Internet connection required for product activation for the first time. After that, a persistent connection is not required to play SSVR: The First Encounter.

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i7-6800 equivalent
Graphics
AMD Fury or NVIDIA GTX 1070
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
10 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
HTC Vive or Oculus Rift VR headset. Internet connection required for product activation for the first time. After that, a persistent connection is not required to play SSVR: The First Encounter.

Does Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Achievements
26
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Serious Sam VR: The First Encounter use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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