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Sanctum 2

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Sanctum 2

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.

Tower Defense FPS Co-op Strategy Action
Last tracked players
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Steam reviews
92.4% positive
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Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence. Outfit your character exactly the way you want through the new and extensive customization system. Choose your own loadout of towers, weapons and perks, but choose wisely because you are humanity’s last defense against the unrelenting hordes set out to destroy it.

Sanctum 2 is a new game completely rebuilt from the ground up using community feedback and innovative design to really push the bar of what an independent studio can do.

Intense Action – Deep Strategy


In Sanctum 2, you will utilize elements from multiple gameplay genres to succeed. Construct towers and walls during the building phase before the enemies attack, then jump into the fray and blast everything to pieces in FPS mode. You can progress through the single-player campaign yourself, or play with up to four friends in co-op to discover the secrets of the planet LOEK III and learn the backstory on why the aliens are so intent on destroying the Cores you are sworn to protect.

Key Features


Building on the success of the original game, Sanctum 2 stands alone as the only true FPS/Tower Defense hybrid. No other title delivers gameplay that seamlessly combines both genres.

  • Tower Defense – Design complex mazes and build powerful towers to stop the enemies from destroying the Cores.
  • First-Person Shooter – Don’t just sit back and watch, jump into the action yourself!
  • Four playable character classes – Each with their own unique strengths, weaknesses and weapons.
  • Vast Customization System – Pick perks or make the game crazy hard by adding Feats of Strength.
  • In-game Visual Novel – Unlock a comic-book page for every map you beat to discover the secrets of LOEK III.
  • Progression System – Increase your rank and unlock new weapons, towers and perks.
  • 4-Player Co-op – Progress through the storyline yourself or team up with other players whenever you want.

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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP (SP3)
  • Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7 or 8
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OSX 10.7 or later
  • Processor: 1,4 GHz Intel i5, 2.0 GHz Intel Dual Core
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
  • Additional notes: General idea is that you need a Mac that is on par or better than: MacBook Pro 2011, iMac 2011, MacBook Air 2012

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS:Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: SM 3.0-compatible, 256 MB VRAM
  • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
  • Drivers: We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers.

Important Notice: Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Sanctum 2. Visit the community page to share your experience with other Linux players. Your feedback will help us improve Sanctum 2 on Linux and future Linux releases!

Notice: ATI chipsets are currently unsupported for Sanctum 2 Linux.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS:Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: SM 3.0-compatible, 512 MB VRAM
  • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
  • Drivers: We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers.
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Brazilian rating
10
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
50
Controller support
full
Metacritic
77
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Remote Play on TV, Family Sharing
Languages
English*, German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Russian
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Controller support: unknown
Structured language support (6)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesNo
GermanYesNoNo
FrenchYesNoNo
ItalianYesNoNo
Spanish - SpainYesNoNo
RussianYesNoNo
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Value Score

Great Value — 82th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 82th percentile. Priced as Budget at $2.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

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Value Ratio Top 18%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanctum 2 worth buying right now?
Wait — $14.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Sanctum 2 go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Sanctum 2 free to play?
Sanctum 2 costs $14.99 on Steam.
What genre is Sanctum 2?
Sanctum 2 is a Action, Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed Sanctum 2?
Sanctum 2 was developed by Coffee Stain Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
What platforms does Sanctum 2 support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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