Natural Selection 2VSSanctum
Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.
Natural Selection 2
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Winner
Natural Selection 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics.
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied
The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.
Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.
Statistics Over Time
Synchronized historical data for both games
Player Count Trends
— Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
— Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
Side-by-side value analysis for each game
Natural Selection 2
Quality
Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.
Value
Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.
Popularity
Past its peak but still active — niche experience.
Sanctum
Quality
Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.
Value
Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.
Popularity
Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Natural Selection 2
Recommended
- OS:7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit
- Processor:Quad-core processor 3.2 GHz (Intel i5, i7) or 3.6 GHz (AMD Ryzen, FX or Athlon)
- Memory:8 GB RAM
- Graphics:DirectX 11 compatible dedicated video card with 4GB VRAM
- DirectX®:11.0
- Hard Drive:13 GB HD space
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Sanctum
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista, 7 or 8
- Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Free Space
- Video Card: Shader Model 3, 512 MB VRAM
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 16-bit
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Natural Selection 2 or Sanctum?
Natural Selection 2 won the comparison against Sanctum 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 Natural Selection 2 worth buying over Sanctum?
Based on the metrics, Natural Selection 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. Sanctum currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
Analysis updated: Jun 3, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC