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.
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You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.
Sanctum is a tower defense, fps and strategy game
developed by Coffee Stain Studios
and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
Released on April 15th 2011 is available on Windows, MacOS, Steam Deck and Steam Machine.
It has received 3,302 reviews of which 2,943 were positive and 359 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam with a 80% discount, but you can find it for 1.41€ on K4G.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP (SP3)
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Free Space
- Video Card: Shader Model 3, 256 MB VRAM
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 16-bit
MacOS
- OS: OS X 10.6.3
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Free Space
- Video Card: Open GL 3.3, Shader Model 3, 256 MB VRAM
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Actually a really fun mix of FPS and tower defense. I like how the game doesn’t just make you build towers and watch everything happen. You still have to get into the fight yourself, shoot enemies, defend the core and work together with your defenses. It makes the gameplay feel much more active than a normal tower defense game. For me, this game is definitely at its best in multiplayer. Coordinating where to build, covering different lanes and fighting the waves together makes the whole experience much more enjoyable. If you have a few friends who are willing to play with you, I would strongly recommend giving it a try. My only real wish is that there were more players still active today, because this is the kind of game that really shines when played with other people. Still a very fun game, especially if you can get a group together.
Played Sanctum 2 first, then Super Sanctum TD after, and then finally Sanctum. Still currently playing it as I'm writing this review, but it's a pretty good game. The idea of a hybrid game between an FPS and TD is really cool and unique. It does have a few bugs, (I haven't experienced any bugs so far, but from other reviews, and also because this game is 15 years old, I would assume there is quite a few of them.) The graphics are good, gameplay is quite nice, and the soundtracks, along with the design of the characters, maps, and towers are really good.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sanctum is currently priced at 1.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Sanctum is currently available at a 80% discount. You can purchase it for 1.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Sanctum received 2,943 positive votes out of a total of 3,302 achieving a rating of 8.57.
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Sanctum was developed by Coffee Stain Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
Yes, Sanctum is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Sanctum is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
No, Sanctum is not playable on Linux.
Yes, Sanctum is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, Sanctum is playable on Steam Machine, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
No, Sanctum does not support VR.
Sanctum offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
Sanctum includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there are 5 DLCs available for Sanctum. Explore additional content available for Sanctum on Steam.
No, Sanctum does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Sanctum does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Sanctum 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.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Sanctum.
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Developer
Coffee Stain Studios
Publisher
Coffee Stain Publishing
Release
15 Apr 2011
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