Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem Review Summary

Last updated: 2026-10-15
Review summary
  • Better than Serious Sam 4
  • New weapons and enemies
  • Excellent weapon arsenal
  • Poor performance and optimization
  • Game length too short
  • Feels like DLC
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Categories

First-Person ShooterHorde ShooterCooperative MultiplayerWeapon CustomizationSerious Sam SeriesStandalone ExpansionRussian SettingVehicle Combat

Emotions

Archetypes

Hardware

Windows <8GB VRAMnegativeWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive

Snapshot History

Positive
Negative
330
86%
14%
407
78%
22%
Sample precision
Helpful reviews
81%
Unhelpful reviews
19%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
1450
Negative points
677
Gameplay points
995
Perf. points
142
Rec. points
222
Misc points
578
Point
Better than Serious Sam 4
Description
Most reviewers agree this game is superior to Serious Sam 4 in nearly every aspect, including polish, level design, story, and performance. It is seen as a clear improvement over its predecessor.
Importance
61%
New weapons and enemies
Description
The addition of new weapons like the electric crossbow, microwave gun, and AK-47, as well as new enemy types such as Aludran Jumpers and Octanian Grenadiers, adds variety and excitement to combat.
Importance
35%
Excellent weapon arsenal
Description
The weapons feel powerful and satisfying to use, with each weapon providing a huge sense of satisfaction. The arsenal is praised as one of the game's strongest points.
Importance
35%
Humorous secrets and Easter eggs
Description
The game is packed with funny secrets, Easter eggs, and references, including many to Russian culture, literature, and music. These add an extra layer of enjoyment for players.
Importance
31%
Best in Serious Sam series
Description
Many reviewers consider this game to be the best in the Serious Sam series, or at least one of the best. It is seen as a step up from previous entries and a return to form.
Importance
26%
Fun and dynamic action
Description
The gameplay is more fun and dynamic than previous entries, with better pacing and more engaging combat. It surpasses Serious Sam 3 and 4 in terms of enjoyment.
Importance
25%
Good graphics and music
Description
The graphics are decent and nice to look at, and the music is top-notch, adding to the overall experience. Both are considered solid improvements.
Importance
19%
High enemy count on screen
Description
The game features an insane number of enemies on screen at once, creating massive waves that are both impressive and chaotic. This is a hallmark of the series and is well-executed here.
Importance
13%