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Sanctum 2

First-person tower defense where you build mazes and shoot aliens

Coffee Stain Studios · Published by Coffee Stain Publishing · Released May 15, 2013

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Reviews
Very Positive
92% of 7,801
Recent reviews
Very Positive
81% of 11 in 30 days
Players
13
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
11 years ago
Sep 28, 2015
Minimum PC
Shader Model 3.0
2 GB RAM · 4 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 77/100 (critic reviews)

What is Sanctum 2?

Sanctum 2 is a first-person shooter and tower defense game set on LOEK III, where aliens attack oxygen-producing Cores. Across campaign maps, you build walls and towers to shape enemy routes, then shoot the attackers during each wave. You can choose from four character classes and play alone or in co-op.

For you if...

  • +you like planning tower layouts between shooting waves
  • +you want mission-based co-op with different character classes
  • +you enjoy experimenting with weapons, towers, and perks

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer passive tower defense without direct shooting
  • −you want open exploration instead of mission-based defense

What players say

92% of 7,801 reviews are positive · 81% of 11 in the last 30 days

Players praise the build-then-shoot loop, co-op, and the variety of classes and perks. Common complaints are uneven balance and maps that put more weight on shooting than tower placement; some players also report bugs.

Players over time

▼ -18% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 29 players on Nov 6, 2026.

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How many players finish Sanctum 2?

2.7% of Steam players have unlocked «Final Destination», the achievement for finishing the main story.

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Screenshots and trailer

Sanctum 2 screenshot 1

Sanctum 2 system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 3.0, 2 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP (SP3)
Processor
1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB Free Space

Recommended

OS
Windows Vista, 7 or 8
Processor
2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
Graphics
Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
4 GB Free Space

Does Sanctum 2 have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online. It also has a single-player mode.

Does Sanctum 2 run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
50
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: German, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Russian.

Does Sanctum 2 use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

6 DLC available.

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