- Steam pricePrice
- $29.99
- Release
- November 22, 2011
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How co-op works
Up to 16 players can clear all 12 campaign levels online, while four can share a local split screen. Standard, Classic, and Coin-op campaign variants sit alongside Beast Hunt and Survival, requiring squads to keep moving, cover flanks, and concentrate fire through dense enemy waves.
About this game
Serious Sam 3: BFE throws players into fast-paced, old-school shooter combat as a prequel to the cult classic series. This is true cooperative chaos, where the entire campaign can be tackled with friends online or via local split-screen, turning relentless enemy hordes into a shared survival challenge rather than a lonely firefight.
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The game revolves around constant movement, heavy firepower, and overwhelming waves of bizarre alien monsters. Players grab absurd weapons, sprint across Egyptian battlefields, and coordinate fire to survive absurdly large-scale ambushes. The fun comes from watching the screen fill with enemies and carving a path through them as a team, laughing at the carnage and shouting warnings when the headless kamikazes appear.
Serious Sam 3 supports online co-op and local split-screen, plus cross-platform multiplayer across Windows, Mac, and Linux. Sessions are pure adrenaline sprints that reward teamwork under pressure, especially when ammo runs low and everyone needs to cover different flanks to avoid being swarmed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play the entire campaign in co-op?
Yes, the full campaign can be played cooperatively with friends, either online or via local split-screen.
How many players can play together?
16 online and 4 in local split-screen mode.
Does it support cross-platform play?
Yes, Serious Sam 3: BFE features cross-platform multiplayer across Windows, Mac, and Linux, so you can play with friends regardless of their operating system.
Is this game good for couch co-op?
Absolutely. It supports local split-screen co-op, making it great for playing with friends on the same screen. The chaotic action and constant enemy waves make for fun shared living room sessions.
Do we need to communicate a lot to play effectively?
Yes, teamwork and communication help a lot. With massive enemy swarms attacking from all sides, calling out threats and coordinating who covers which flank makes survival much easier, especially when resources get tight.