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Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Salt and Sanctuary is a souls-like, metroidvania and dark fantasy game developed and published by Ska Studios.
Released on May 17th 2016 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 13 languages: English, German, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Turkish.

It has received 20,652 reviews of which 18,485 were positive and 2,167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Salt and Sanctuary into these genres:

Souls-like Metroidvania Dark Fantasy 2D Difficult RPG Action Platformer Indie Local Co-Op Atmospheric Dark Action RPG Co-op Gore Side Scroller Singleplayer Adventure Horror Story Rich

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
  • Additional Notes: Xbox360 Gamepad recommended
MacOS
  • OS: Lion 10.7.5
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported
Linux
  • OS: glibc 2.15+, 32/64-bit. S3TC support is NOT required.
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ support (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: SDL_GameController devices fully supported

User reviews & Ratings

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Feb. 2026
Really enjoyed playing this game a lot. It's a really fun soulslike but in 2D, so definitely recommended for anyone that is into metroidvanias or any soulslike games in general. The combat is pretty fun and the designs is really nice as well. The music is also very underrated but it has some of the best soundtracks in the game as well. The game has a lot of content for its price so definitely worth it and checking out if you are into soulslike games.
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Dec. 2025
I don't know if this game is slept on or if I'm the one dreaming, but in my heart this is the best, most replayable metroidvania game (i played hk, silksong, blasphemous, ender lilies, dead cells, nine sols, wuppo, unworthy, yoku + maybe more and I have a strong preference for souls-like games) Some games are basically perfect, and I would recommend them to anyone. This one is not among them. But even though it's arguably a 'worse' game, I have played salt and sanctuary over 4 times and I still come back for more. It probably won't be your favorite game, but if you like souls-likes and metroidvanias please do play this.
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Aug. 2025
Great game overall, the combat system is really nice and enjoyable. For me it’s an 8/10 game. ⭐️🔝
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Aug. 2025
Everyone slaps “soulslike” on anything these days just because it has a dodge button, stamina bar, or some hard bosses. Nah. That’s surface level. Souls isn’t just about the combat — it’s the worldbuilding, the bleak atmosphere, the cryptic lore, the way it all feels connected and oppressive at the same time. Salt and Sanctuary is one of the only games outside FromSoft that nails that. The atmosphere? Bleak, gothic, and oppressive — like you’re trespassing somewhere you shouldn’t be. The level design? Interconnected in a way that actually feels thought out, with shortcuts that make you go “Ohhh, I’m back here!” instead of just another linear hallway. The lore? Vague but deliberate, with enough hooks for you to piece together your own understanding instead of spoon-feeding exposition. Combat feels weighty without being clunky, the bosses are memorable (and brutal without feeling unfair), and the risk/reward system actually matters — lose your salt, and it hurts. Most “soulslikes” feel like cosplay. This? This feels like it grew up in the same neighbourhood as Dark Souls — just in 2D. If you’re chasing that genuine Souls feeling, Salt and Sanctuary is in the rare company of the real ones. Verdict: 10/10 – One of the only true Soulslikes that actually deserves the label.
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June 2025
Started out as the cook, realized i could kill things with the best weapon (potatoes) ran out of potatoes in about 30 minutes into the game, in my 6th of the game i realized i could buy potatoes, so i bought 450 potatoes, and proceeded to kill the Kraekan Wyrm with potatoes. Good game, will go bankrupt because of potatoes tho.
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Salt and Sanctuary is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.

Salt and Sanctuary is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 17.99€ on Steam.

Salt and Sanctuary received 18,485 positive votes out of a total of 20,652 achieving a rating of 8.75.
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Salt and Sanctuary was developed and published by Ska Studios.

Salt and Sanctuary is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Salt and Sanctuary is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Salt and Sanctuary is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Salt and Sanctuary offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Salt and Sanctuary offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

Salt and Sanctuary does not currently offer any DLC.

Salt and Sanctuary does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Salt and Sanctuary supports Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Salt and Sanctuary is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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