# Fast-Paced Intergalactic FPS Games Players Fight Off Alien Invaders in 'Serious Sam 4' By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serious-sam-4 References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257420/Serious_Sam_4/) & [croteam](http://www.croteam.com/) In 'Serious Sam 4,' players act as Sam "Serious" Stone, a resistance fighter who is a part of the Earth Defense Force, a group that aims to take the world back from a slew of vicious alien invaders who are ruled by a god-like force. Published by Developer Digital and created by Croatian game development studio Croteam, Serious Sam 4 revives the first-person shooter game franchise that last saw an update back in 2011. Like in the franchise's other narratives, players aim to defeat Mental, a mysterious alien overload that's sent out hoards of its minions to wreak havoc on what remains of human civilization. Serious Sam 4 is available on [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2), [Xbox One](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboquest), [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-six-extraction) Windows, Google Stadia, Linux, and macOS. Image Credit: Croteam / Developer Digital ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Intergalactic FPS Games:** Opportunity to develop new games that transport players to outer space and challenge them to fight off alien invaders. - **Revived Gaming Franchises:** Opportunity to modernize and reintroduce classic game franchises to new generations of players. - **Cross-platform Gaming:** Opportunity to develop games that can be played on multiple platforms and devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Development:** Opportunity to innovate and create new video game experiences for players. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to provide interactive entertainment options for people of all ages. - **Technology:** Opportunity to explore the potential of cross-platform and virtual reality gaming experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comedic Alien-Invasion Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-on-life-2.md) - [Isolating Alien Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metroid-prime-4-beyond.md) - [Teleporting First-Person Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitgate-2.md) - [Fast-Paced Robot FPS Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roboquest.md) - [Team-Based Sci-Fi Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildgate.md) - [Tactical Sci-Fi Shooter Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boundary-game.md) - [Horror-Themed Action Shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remnant-ii.md) - [Cooperative Alien Survival Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-six-extraction.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md)