Iron Brigade vs Sanctum 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Sanctum 2 wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. Sanctum 2 is $0.72 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Iron Brigade | Sanctum 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Worth It | 71 | 69 |
| Quality | 80 | 86 |
| Value | 96 | 80 |
| Popularity | 24 | 31 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $2.28 | $1.56 |
| Steam Review Score | 86.2% positive | 92.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 3 | 10 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Iron Brigade | Sanctum 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 13, 2012 | May 15, 2013 |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Publishers | Xbox Game Studios, Double Fine Productions | Coffee Stain Publishing |
| Platforms | Windows | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7 | Windows Vista, 7 or 8 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core 2 Duo at 2.2GHz, or AMD Athlon 64 at 2.2GHz | 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor |
| Memory (minimum) | 2 GB RAM | 2 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | 1 GB NVIDIA 200+, ATI 4500+ | Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM |
| DirectX® (minimum) | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Hard Drive (minimum) | 1800 MB HD space | 4 GB Free Space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Iron Brigade or Sanctum 2?
Sanctum 2 won the comparison against Iron Brigade based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Iron Brigade worth buying over Sanctum 2?
Based on the metrics, Sanctum 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Iron Brigade currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC