Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter — cheap CD keys, compare prices
Is it worth buying?
- Reviews are excellent. (Metacritic 68 · Steam 93%)
- The price is well above its low (was €1.19) — worth waiting for a drop or setting an alert. Notify me on a drop →
Estimate based on public reviews (Metacritic/Steam) and price history — the final call is yours.
About the game
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually remastered take on the classic run-and-gun first-person shooter from Croatian studio Croteam. Battle through ancient Egypt against relentless swarms of charging aliens with a heavy arsenal and a frantic, old-school pace. It also features chaotic co-op for multiple players.
Did you know?
The original Serious Sam (2001) was made by the small Croatian studio Croteam and became a surprise hit that GameSpot named its Game of the Year.
Best price today
€2.42
all-time low: official €1.19 · keyshop €2.35 (+103%)
On Steam: €14.99 — you save 84% here
The cheapest Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter key right now costs €2.42 at Driffle — the best of 16 compared offers. The lowest price we have recorded for this game: €1.19. The cheapest official store price is €5.32 at Gog. — the best offer is €2.90 (55%) cheaper.
The average low over the past 5 months was €1.90.
↳ chosen by the region label on the key — not a guarantee
Prices as of
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter prices by store 10
| Store | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Driffle | Marketplace | €2.42 |
| Kinguin | Marketplace | €3.42 |
| K4G | Marketplace | €3.49 |
| GameSeal | Marketplace | €3.57 |
| Gamivo | Marketplace | €3.61 |
| Loaded | Marketplace | €4.19 |
| G2A | Marketplace | €4.69 |
| Instant Gaming | Marketplace | €5.09 |
| Gog | Official store | €5.32 |
| Steam | Official store | €14.99 |
Lowest — official stores
€1.49
Sept 2026
Lowest — keyshops
€2.35
Aug 2026
Price history
last 89 daysMonthly price lows
| Month | Lowest official | Lowest keyshop |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | €1.49 | €2.42 |
| Sept 2026 | €1.49 | €2.68 |
| Aug 2026 | €5.12 | €2.35 |
| Jul 2026 | €2.99 | €3.34 |
| Jun 2026 | €1.19 | €3.34 |
Lowest in-stock price per month from our price history; the current month is the low so far.
How to activate your key
- Steam key — open the Steam client → Games → Activate a Product on Steam → enter the key. Stores with this activation: Kinguin, K4G, Driffle, GameSeal, Gamivo, Loaded, G2A, Instant Gaming, Steam
- GOG key — on GOG.com → Redeem a code (or in GOG Galaxy: Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code). Stores with this activation: Driffle, Gog
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All-time low so far: €1.19
System requirements
| Minimum | |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows XP w/SP1 or newer |
| Processor | Intel Pentium 4 3+ Ghz or AMD Athlon64 3500+ |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Graphics | nVidia GeForce 7600, ATI Radeon X1600 (Shader Model 3.0 Highly Recommended) |
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Video reviews
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About this game — FAQ
Does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter have co-op?
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter supports online and local (split-screen) co-op.
Does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter have multiplayer?
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has multiplayer. It supports PvP.
Can Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter be played single-player?
Yes, besides multiplayer modes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter can also be played solo (single-player).
What languages does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter support?
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is available in: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Russian.
Can Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter be played co-op via Remote Play Together?
Yes — Steam Remote Play Together lets you invite friends to play local modes online without them owning the game.
Does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter use Steam Cloud saves?
Yes, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter uses Steam Cloud, so your saves sync across devices.
FAQ
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter key?
The cheapest Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter key is currently sold by Driffle for €2.42. That is the best of 16 offers we compare; prices are refreshed regularly. The lowest price we have ever recorded for this game: €1.19.
How much does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter cost?
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter currently costs from €2.42 — the cheapest offer across the stores we track. For comparison, the game costs €14.99 on Steam, so buying a key saves you about 84%.
Is Driffle an official store or a keyshop?
Driffle is a keyshop (marketplace) where independent sellers list keys, so prices are often lower than in official stores. Every offer on ulov.gg is clearly labeled with its store type.
Are keys from these stores legal?
Buying is legal — keys come from the grey market, so a small deactivation risk exists. So before paying, check the seller's buyer protection.
Which key region should I pick?
Global activates everywhere. Regional keys (Europe, North America, RU-CIS) only work on accounts from that region — use the Region filter to match your account.
What is an activation platform?
The service where the key activates — Steam, GOG, Epic or the publisher's platform. A key for one platform won't work on another, hence the separate filter.
What's the difference between editions?
Standard is the base game; Deluxe usually adds an expansion or bonus content. The edition filter shows exactly that variant, with no mixed prices.