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Serious Sam 3: BFE player count chart
Serious Sam 3: BFE has a small but active player base. 126 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).
History from Nov 23, 2011
Serious Sam 3: BFE monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 66 | -10.81% | 155 |
| October 2026 | 74 | -16.85% | 192 |
| September 2026 | 89 | +85.51% | 256 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -36.99% | 138 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -24.22% | 219 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +102.1% | 289 |
| May 2026 | n/a | -15.38% | 143 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -33.73% | 169 |
| March 2026 | n/a | +68.87% | 255 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -40.32% | 151 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -2.69% | 253 |
| December 2025 | n/a | +25% | 260 |
| November 2025 | n/a | +11.83% | 208 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -7% | 186 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +66.67% | 200 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -42.31% | 120 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -2.8% | 208 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -2.73% | 214 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +47.65% | 220 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -34.93% | 149 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -48.54% | 229 |
| February 2025 | n/a | +68.56% | 445 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +6.02% | 264 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +3.75% | 249 |
| November 2024 | n/a | +40.35% | 240 |
| October 2024 | n/a | -47.38% | 171 |
| September 2024 | n/a | +151.94% | 325 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -35.5% | 129 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +8.11% | 200 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +17.83% | 185 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -34.03% | 157 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +15.53% | 238 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -26.16% | 206 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +22.91% | 279 |
| January 2024 | n/a | -10.63% | 227 |
| December 2023 | n/a | +14.93% | 254 |
| November 2023 | n/a | -47% | 221 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +230.95% | 417 |
| September 2023 | n/a | -2.33% | 126 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -37.68% | 129 |
| July 2023 | n/a | +44.76% | 207 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -53.72% | 143 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +20.7% | 309 |
| April 2023 | n/a | +32.64% | 256 |
| March 2023 | n/a | -10.65% | 193 |
| February 2023 | n/a | -11.11% | 216 |
| January 2023 | n/a | +0.83% | 243 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +4.33% | 241 |
| November 2022 | n/a | +54% | 231 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +5.63% | 150 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +2.9% | 142 |
| August 2022 | n/a | -31.34% | 138 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -7.37% | 201 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -52.31% | 217 |
| May 2022 | n/a | +140.74% | 455 |
| April 2022 | n/a | -51.16% | 189 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +18.71% | 387 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -58.58% | 326 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +188.28% | 787 |
| December 2021 | n/a | -9.6% | 273 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +2.03% | 302 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +87.34% | 296 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -53.12% | 158 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +16.21% | 337 |
| July 2021 | n/a | -35.41% | 290 |
| June 2021 | n/a | -30.39% | 449 |
| May 2021 | n/a | +147.13% | 645 |
| April 2021 | n/a | -54.92% | 261 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +78.7% | 579 |
| February 2021 | n/a | -22.86% | 324 |
| January 2021 | n/a | -7.89% | 420 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -0.44% | 456 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +9.05% | 458 |
| October 2020 | n/a | -17.65% | 420 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +107.32% | 510 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -34.92% | 246 |
| July 2020 | n/a | -37.1% | 378 |
| June 2020 | n/a | -71.18% | 601 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +23.89% | 2,085 |
| April 2020 | n/a | +459.14% | 1,683 |
| March 2020 | n/a | +12.73% | 301 |
| February 2020 | n/a | -31.89% | 267 |
| January 2020 | n/a | -9.05% | 392 |
| December 2019 | n/a | -8.49% | 431 |
| November 2019 | n/a | +86.9% | 471 |
| October 2019 | n/a | -55.48% | 252 |
| September 2019 | n/a | +21.46% | 566 |
| August 2019 | n/a | +29.09% | 466 |
| July 2019 | n/a | -62% | 361 |
| June 2019 | n/a | +430.73% | 950 |
| May 2019 | n/a | -20.8% | 179 |
| April 2019 | n/a | -43.07% | 226 |
| March 2019 | n/a | +0.51% | 397 |
| February 2019 | n/a | -12.61% | 395 |
| January 2019 | n/a | +3.2% | 452 |
| December 2018 | n/a | +20.33% | 438 |
| November 2018 | n/a | +22.15% | 364 |
| October 2018 | n/a | +52.04% | 298 |
| September 2018 | n/a | -11.71% | 196 |
| August 2018 | n/a | -51.21% | 222 |
| July 2018 | n/a | -64.92% | 455 |
| June 2018 | n/a | +57.21% | 1,297 |
| May 2018 | n/a | +0% | 825 |
| April 2018 | n/a | +208.99% | 825 |
| March 2018 | n/a | -34.72% | 267 |
| February 2018 | n/a | -28.37% | 409 |
| January 2018 | n/a | +8.35% | 571 |
| December 2017 | n/a | +16.08% | 527 |
| November 2017 | n/a | -10.98% | 454 |
| October 2017 | n/a | +111.62% | 510 |
| September 2017 | n/a | -12.36% | 241 |
| August 2017 | n/a | -65.23% | 275 |
| July 2017 | n/a | -52.38% | 791 |
| June 2017 | n/a | +61.73% | 1,661 |
| May 2017 | n/a | -4.02% | 1,027 |
| April 2017 | n/a | +117.48% | 1,070 |
| March 2017 | n/a | +25.19% | 492 |
| February 2017 | n/a | -53.66% | 393 |
| January 2017 | n/a | +2.05% | 848 |
| December 2016 | n/a | +22.03% | 831 |
| November 2016 | n/a | -27.94% | 681 |
| October 2016 | n/a | +218.18% | 945 |
| September 2016 | n/a | -8.62% | 297 |
| August 2016 | n/a | -61.54% | 325 |
| July 2016 | n/a | +11.18% | 845 |
| June 2016 | n/a | +3.97% | 760 |
| May 2016 | n/a | +30.07% | 731 |
| April 2016 | n/a | -62.83% | 562 |
| March 2016 | n/a | +95.85% | 1,512 |
| February 2016 | n/a | -27.58% | 772 |
| January 2016 | n/a | +5.02% | 1,066 |
| December 2015 | n/a | -7.73% | 1,015 |
| November 2015 | n/a | +20.61% | 1,100 |
| October 2015 | n/a | +105.87% | 912 |
| September 2015 | n/a | -78.73% | 443 |
| August 2015 | n/a | +475.41% | 2,083 |
| July 2015 | n/a | -68.47% | 362 |
| June 2015 | n/a | +239.64% | 1,148 |
| May 2015 | n/a | -7.14% | 338 |
| April 2015 | n/a | -41.48% | 364 |
| March 2015 | n/a | -22.54% | 622 |
| February 2015 | n/a | -32.18% | 803 |
| January 2015 | n/a | -38.04% | 1,184 |
| December 2014 | n/a | +87.17% | 1,911 |
| November 2014 | n/a | -48.92% | 1,021 |
| October 2014 | n/a | +544.84% | 1,999 |
| September 2014 | n/a | -9.09% | 310 |
| August 2014 | n/a | -58.72% | 341 |
| July 2014 | n/a | +32.16% | 826 |
| June 2014 | n/a | +64.04% | 625 |
| May 2014 | n/a | +0% | 381 |
| April 2014 | n/a | -35.53% | 381 |
| March 2014 | n/a | +22.61% | 591 |
| February 2014 | n/a | -64.11% | 482 |
| January 2014 | n/a | -23.13% | 1,343 |
| December 2013 | n/a | +3.13% | 1,747 |
| November 2013 | n/a | +159.42% | 1,694 |
| October 2013 | n/a | +67.01% | 653 |
| September 2013 | n/a | -21.01% | 391 |
| August 2013 | n/a | -72.71% | 495 |
| July 2013 | n/a | -1.89% | 1,814 |
| June 2013 | n/a | -1.23% | 1,849 |
| May 2013 | n/a | +434.86% | 1,872 |
| April 2013 | n/a | -62.85% | 350 |
| March 2013 | n/a | -17.59% | 942 |
| February 2013 | n/a | -18.47% | 1,143 |
| January 2013 | n/a | -3.18% | 1,402 |
| December 2012 | n/a | +114.84% | 1,448 |
| November 2012 | n/a | -34.18% | 674 |
| October 2012 | n/a | +199.42% | 1,024 |
| September 2012 | n/a | -14.93% | 342 |
| August 2012 | n/a | -70.02% | 402 |
| July 2012 | n/a | +17.53% | 1,341 |
| May 2012 | n/a | -17.14% | 1,141 |
| April 2012 | n/a | +13.43% | 1,377 |
| March 2012 | n/a | -48.27% | 1,214 |
| February 2012 | n/a | +11.5% | 2,347 |
| January 2012 | n/a | -13.69% | 2,105 |
| December 2011 | n/a | +24.76% | 2,439 |
| November 2011 | n/a | n/a | 1,955 |
How many people are playing Serious Sam 3: BFE?
126 people are playing Serious Sam 3: BFE on Steam right now. That makes it the #2,574 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 126 players. Today's peak is 5% below its 30-day average daily peak of 133.
Serious Sam 3: BFE player count history
Over the last 30 days Serious Sam 3: BFE averaged a daily peak of 133 players, down 15% compared with the 30 days before (156). Its highest point this month (192) is 8% below the same period last year (208). In its first month after release (Nov 22, 2011) it peaked at 1,955 players. Today's player count is 5% of its all-time peak of 2,439, set on Dec 30, 2011.
Best time to play Serious Sam 3: BFE
Based on the last 14 days, Serious Sam 3: BFE is busiest around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and quietest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York), when about 75% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Serious Sam 3: BFE players by hour and weekday
When Serious Sam 3: BFE has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Serious Sam 3: BFE
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!
- Developer
- Croteam
- Publisher
- Devolver Digital
- Released
- Nov 22, 2011
- Genre
- Action, Indie
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 9 languages, 2 with full audio
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Serious Sam 3: BFE price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Serious Sam 3: BFE costs $29.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
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Serious Sam 3: BFE reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Serious Sam 3: BFE achievements
Serious Sam 3: BFE has 62 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 19.3% of them; the rarest, Reindeer Hunter, is held by 2.3% of players.
Wanted Dead or AliveRescue professor Stein. So to say.71.3%
Chain ExplosionKill at least 5 headless kamikazes in one explosion.57.1%
Serious BeginnerComplete any level in single player.56.3%
Bug HuntSquash 10 Hatchling spiders.55.8%
Get the hell off my ride!Secure the bird.49.6%
ArachnophobiaRip 10 Juvenile spiders apart.45.3%
Co-op BeginnerComplete any level in cooperative with at least 2 players.42.8%
Apprentice EgyptologistDecipher an Egyptian text.42.6%
All Your Base Are Belong To Us!Hidden achievement42.5%
OphthalmologistRemove 10 Gnaar eyes.41.0%
Problem solverSolve the riddle of the Sphynx.37.9%
Kleer WrestlerTear off 10 Kleer heads.37.5%
Killer JewelryKill an enemy using the Mutilator.37.3%
Useful TrophyKill an enemy with a gib torn from another enemy.34.5%
Painful DivorceKill a Witch-Bride of Achriman.29.7%
Cardiac SurgeonRip out 10 Rocketeer hearts.29.1%
Scorpion SlayerBreak 5 Arachnoid necks.28.9%
Trick ShotKill the kicked enemy while it is still in the air.28.2%
Mission completedPower up the Timelock.27.8%
Bone CrusherSmash 20 Kleers with the Sledgehammer.27.1%
Wall of BulletsKill 20 enemies with the Minigun without releasing the trigger.27.0%
Detroit SteelHidden achievement23.5%
Classic OutfitFind Sam's classic outfit23.5%
The doorman should wear a suitAwake the Guardian of Time.22.8%
Clay PigeonsKill 5 Cave Demons while they're in air.21.2%
ChiropractorBreak 10 Soldier necks.21.0%
Up Close and PersonalGib 20 enemies from close range with a shotgun.18.5%
BerserkerKill 3 enemies in one sprint with the Sledgehammer.16.6%
Load of ScrapRip Scrapjack's head off.16.3%
Maintenance timeBlow a Major Biomechanoid into pieces.16.1%
Kung-fu FighterPerform all possible finishing moves in the game.14.8%
Rodeo SurferUse the Mutilator to surf after a Werebull.13.9%
Circle of deathKill at least 3 enemies in one spinning Sledgehammer attack.13.2%
Deathmatch BeginnerComplete a deathmatch game with at least 1 frag.9.3%
SurvivorEarn a medal in Survival.9.0%
Serious SamComplete the single player campaign.8.9%
SkewerPierce 5 enemies with one Devastator round.8.7%
Co-op MasterComplete the campaign in cooperative with at least 2 players.8.4%
VistaFind the Vista secret.8.0%
HeadsmanDecapitate a Khnum.6.0%
Look Ma, I won!Win a versus match.5.5%
Look, it's a secretFind at least 50 secrets in single player.4.8%
Jewel of the NileComplete the Jewel of The Nile single player campaign.4.3%
Golden SurvivorEarn a gold medal in Survival.4.1%
Hammer TimeFrag 20 players with the Sledgehammer.3.7%
Instant KillerMake at least 3 kills in one Instant Kill match.3.4%
Beast HunterComplete a Beast Hunt match3.3%
Christmas In CairoHidden achievement3.2%
Are You Serious!?Complete the game in single player on unmodified serious difficulty.3.0%
Flag ThiefScore a total of 10 points in CTF matches.2.8%
Last Man StandingWin one round in Last Man Standing game with at least 4 players.2.8%
Life SaverPick up at least 10 extra life items.2.7%
Serious RunComplete the game in single player in half the estimated time on each level.2.6%
Top SecretFind all secrets in single player.2.6%
Deathmatch MasterWin 10 deathmatch games.2.6%
Old SchoolComplete the game in single player without manually reloading, aiming or sprinting.2.5%
Master EgyptologistDecipher all Egyptian texts.2.5%
Coin-op Co-opComplete a Coin-op cooperative game on normal or higher difficulty.2.5%
Gold RushPick up 100 gold coins.2.5%
Heavy Weight ChampionWin one My Burden match with at least 3 players.2.5%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 62 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Serious Sam 3: BFE DLC
Serious Sam 3: BFE has 2 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Serious Sam 3: Jewel of the Nile ↗ | $9.99 | |
| Serious Sam 3 Bonus Content DLC ↗ | $9.99 | |
Latest Serious Sam 3: BFE news and patch notes
- Aug 31, 2026 Serious Sam: Shatterverse OUT NOW!
- Mar 26, 2026 Serious Sam is Back, Baby! Enter the Shatterverse
- Oct 11, 2022 SERIOUS SAM COLLECTION goes physical for Nintendo Switch!
- Jan 11, 2022 The next chapter of Serious Sam takes you to Siberia
- May 30, 2020 Serious Saturday, BFE Co-Op Mayhem
- May 22, 2020 Serious Sam 4 is launching August 2020, pre-orders are open now
- Dec 24, 2019 Happy Holidays from Croteam!
- Aug 13, 2019 Featured Mod, Serious Sam Fusion, Plastic Patrol 2: Replastered
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Serious Sam 3: BFE FAQ
Is Serious Sam 3: BFE dead?
Serious Sam 3: BFE has a small but active player base. 126 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 15% on the month before).
How many people play Serious Sam 3: BFE?
126 people are playing Serious Sam 3: BFE on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 126 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Serious Sam 3: BFE?
Serious Sam 3: BFE reached its all-time Steam peak of 2,439 concurrent players on Dec 30, 2011.
Is Serious Sam 3: BFE growing or declining?
Serious Sam 3: BFE is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 133, down 15% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Serious Sam 3: BFE most active?
Serious Sam 3: BFE usually has the most players around 18:00 UTC (1 PM in New York) and the fewest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York).
How much does Serious Sam 3: BFE cost?
Serious Sam 3: BFE costs $29.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Serious Sam 3: BFE has been on Steam?
We have not seen Serious Sam 3: BFE discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $29.99.
Is Serious Sam 3: BFE on sale right now?
No, Serious Sam 3: BFE is at its full price of $29.99 on Steam right now.
Is Serious Sam 3: BFE good?
Steam players rate Serious Sam 3: BFE Very Positive: 88% of 27,715 reviews are positive.
When did Serious Sam 3: BFE come out?
Serious Sam 3: BFE was released on Steam on Nov 22, 2011.
Who made Serious Sam 3: BFE?
Serious Sam 3: BFE was developed by Croteam and published by Devolver Digital.
Is Serious Sam 3: BFE still worth playing?
Serious Sam 3: BFE has a smaller but active community on Steam today (126 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Very Positive).
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