Is Serious Sam 3: BFE co-op?

Yes, Serious Sam 3: BFE supports co-op.

Does Serious Sam 3: BFE have PvP?

Yes, Serious Sam 3: BFE has player-versus-player modes.

Do we both need to own Serious Sam 3: BFE to play together?

Not always. Serious Sam 3: BFE supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.

How many people play Serious Sam 3: BFE?

About 105 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

Does Serious Sam 3: BFE have split-screen or local multiplayer?

Yes. Steam lists Serious Sam 3: BFE with shared/split-screen co-op and shared/split-screen PvP on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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Is Serious Sam 3: BFE multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op and PvP, plus local/split-screen. Serious Sam 3: BFE is a co-op horde shooter game released in 2011, 88% positive on Steam (27,715 reviews), with 105 playing right now. $2.99 on Steam.

Co-opPvPLocal / split-screenSingle-player tooShooter · Co-op horde shooter

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!

How Serious Sam 3: BFE plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Yes
Online PvP: Yes
Local / split-screen PvP: Yes
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Remote Play Together (one copy, streamed to friends): Yes
Cross-platform multiplayer (Windows / Mac / Linux): Yes
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support
Mods: Steam Workshop

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: FPS, Action, Co-op, Gore, Comedy, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Aliens

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Quick answers

Is Serious Sam 3: BFE co-op?: Yes, Serious Sam 3: BFE supports co-op.
Does Serious Sam 3: BFE have PvP?: Yes, Serious Sam 3: BFE has player-versus-player modes.
Do we both need to own Serious Sam 3: BFE to play together?: Not always. Serious Sam 3: BFE supports Steam Remote Play Together: one person who owns it hosts and streams a local session to friends who don't (Steam quotes up to four players, more on a fast connection). For online co-op or PvP, every player needs their own copy.
How many people play Serious Sam 3: BFE?: About 105 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).
Does Serious Sam 3: BFE have split-screen or local multiplayer?: Yes. Steam lists Serious Sam 3: BFE with shared/split-screen co-op and shared/split-screen PvP on one PC — and it supports Remote Play Together, so a friend can join that local session over the internet.

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