SeriousSamClassic for Linux

Open source first person shooter

Overview

SeriousSamClassic is an open source first-person shooter game engine made for Linux.

It is developed by Croteam, the original creators of Serious Sam Classic.

This game engine version works on any system that supports OpenGL 1.3 and SDL2, which means it can run on a wide range of Linux setups.

SeriousSamClassic belongs to the Game, ActionGame, and Shooter categories.

It supports both singleplayer and multiplayer modes, giving users the choice to play alone or with others.

The keywords related to this software include serious, sam, first, person, shooter, singleplayer, and multiplayer, which clearly describe its main features and gameplay style.

One important thing to note is that SeriousSamClassic only provides the game engine code.

To actually play the game, you must legally own the original Serious Sam Classic game data, including “The First Encounter” and “The Second Encounter.” These game files are not included with the engine and must be added separately.

Without these files, the game will not work.

This open source approach allows users who are comfortable working with Linux and open source software to enjoy Serious Sam Classic on their systems.

While there isn’t extra category information provided, the focus on compatibility and open source code makes it a good choice for Linux users who want a safe and flexible way to run Serious Sam Classic.

For detailed setup instructions, be sure to check the How to Install section.

Pros

  • Open source game engine version of Serious Sam Classic.
  • Compatible with any system supporting OpenGL 1.3 and SDL2.
  • Developed by the original creators, Croteam.

Cons

  • Requires legal ownership of Serious Sam Classic game data to play.
  • No explicit category information provided.
  • Functionality depends on external game data not included.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-2.0
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/tx00100xt/SeriousSamClassic

Keywords

serious sam first person shooter singleplayer multiplayer

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