Salt and Sanctuary

2D action RPG with tough combat and branching island exploration

Ska Studios · Released May 17, 2016

Reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 22K
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 57 in 30 days
Playing now: 47; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 11 months ago; Oct 21, 2025

What is Salt and Sanctuary?

A shipwrecked sailor explores a cursed island in this 2D action RPG. You navigate connected ruins and dungeons, fight enemies, and craft or upgrade weapons, armor, and spells.

For you if...

+you like trying different character builds across playthroughs
+you want to play an action RPG in local co-op

Not for you if...

−you prefer forgiving combat and a clear route forward

What players say

89% of 21,913 reviews are positive · 91% of 57 in the last 30 days

Players praise the combat, weapon variety, and dark atmosphere. The most common complaint is the lack of a map; some players also find the platforming and controls frustrating.

Screenshots and trailer

Salt and Sanctuary system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows Vista
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent
Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
DirectX: Version 10
Notes: Xbox360 Gamepad recommended

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 37
Steam features: Family Sharing, Trading cards
Age rating: 17+

Steam Deck: Verified

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
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, German, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.