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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

AppID: 41000
Developer: Croteam
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Nov 24, 2009

Current Price

$14.99

Estimated Owners

296.7K

Total Reviews

8.5K

Est. lifetime net (USD)

$1,602,817

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Overview

Revenue Breakdown

Gross Revenue (Est.)$4,447,983
Regional Pricing (15%)-$667,197
Discounts (25%)-$945,196
Est. Refunds (5%)-$141,779
Steam Fee (30%)-$808,143
VAT & Taxes (15%)-$282,850
Net Revenue (Est.)$1,602,817

This is the stored import snapshot. Its model version, input observation dates and confidence score were not recorded. Actual revenue may vary significantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much revenue has Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter generated?

Since its release, Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is estimated to have generated approximately $4,447,983 in gross revenue on Steam as of Nov 21, 2025. After accounting for platform fees, refunds, and regional pricing adjustments, the developer's estimated net revenue comes to around $1,602,817.

How many copies has Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter sold?

We estimate Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter has sold approximately 296.7K copies worldwide on Steam as of Nov 21, 2025. This translates to an estimated revenue of $4,447,983 in gross revenue.

What game engine does Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter use?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter was developed using the Serious Engine 3 game engine.

How much did it cost to develop Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?

The estimated development cost for Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter was around Unknown to develop. This budget covered everything from art and design to programming and marketing.

How many developers worked on Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter?

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter was developed by a team of Small team, likely around 10-20 developers for the core remastering effort by Croteam, though specific numbers for this project are not widely publicized. Development of Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009).

Review Statistics

Overall Rating Very Positive
93% Positive 7% Negative

Positive

7.9K

Negative

569

Game Information

Game Engine

Serious Engine 3

Genres

ActionIndie

Production Cost

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009)

Unknown

Team Size

Development of Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009)

Small team, likely around 10-20 developers for the core remastering effort by Croteam, though specific numbers for this project are not widely publicized.

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Detailed Revenue Analysis

Stored deduction breakdown

Total Reviews 8.5K
Boxleiter Multiplier × 35
Estimated Owners 296.7K
Current price (USD) $14.99
Gross Revenue $4,447,983

Deductions Applied

Regional Pricing (15%) -$667,197
Discounts (25%) -$945,196
Estimated Refunds (5%) -$141,779
Steam Platform Fee (30%) -$808,143
VAT & Taxes (15%) -$282,850
Net Revenue $1,602,817

Review Analysis

Review Distribution

Positive Reviews 7.9K (93%)
Negative Reviews 569 (7%)

Review Metrics

Total Reviews 8.5K
Review Score Very Positive
Positive Ratio 93%

Game Details

Full Name

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

Steam App ID

41000

Type

Game

Developers

Croteam

Publishers

Devolver Digital

Release Date

Nov 24, 2009

Additional Details

Game Engine

Serious Engine 3

Genres

ActionIndie

Official Website

Visit Official Site

Age Ratings

ESRB m
PEGI 18

Production Cost

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009)

Unknown

Team Size

Development of Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009)

Small team, likely around 10-20 developers for the core remastering effort by Croteam, though specific numbers for this project are not widely publicized.

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