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Sanctum 2VSSENTRY

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Sanctum 2

Sanctum 2

Quality
86Popularity
31Value
80
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-87% $1.89
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VS
SENTRY

SENTRY

ActionStrategyIndieEarly Access
Quality
66Popularity
24Value
63
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈25d
-15% $16.99
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Winner

Sanctum 2 wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 12 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.

12
Sanctum 2
12 of 15 metrics
SENTRY
3 of 15 metrics
3

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.89 Wins
$16.99 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.70 Wins
$15.99 -
Best Current Discount
-87% Wins
-15% -
Sales Frequency
76 price changes Wins
9 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
77/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
92.5% positive Wins
81.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
7.4K Wins
833 -
Positive Steam Reviews
6.9K Wins
682 -
Negative Steam Reviews
559 -
151 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
15 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
7.4K Wins
829 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
50 Wins
0 -
Supported Languages
6 languages -
14 languages Wins
Release Date
May 2013 -
Mar 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Worth ItSanctum 2

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Wait for SaleSENTRY

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Sanctum 2
SENTRY

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Sanctum 2

Sanctum 2

4 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -87% $1.89Buy Now
Steam
Steam +58% $2.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +693% $14.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +693% $14.99View
SENTRY

SENTRY

1 Store
Steam
Steam -15% $16.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Sanctum 2

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (7,443 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,443 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$1.89 — very accessible price
87% off — massive discount
Historical low: $1.51 — room for better deals

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

17 concurrent players — niche audience

SENTRY

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

82% positive (833 reviews) — mostly positive
833 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price is reasonable for what the game offers.

$16.99 — reasonable price
15% off — minor discount
Near historical low ($15.99)

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-20% minor player decrease
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSanctum 2SENTRY
Release Date
May 15, 2013
March 25, 2024
Developers
Coffee Stain Studios
Fireblade Software
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
Fireblade Software
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Windows
Achievements
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Sanctum 2

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows Vista, 7 or 8
  • Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM
  • DirectX®: 9.0c
  • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
  • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit

SENTRY

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-Bit
  • Processor: 3GHz, 6 Cores
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 970 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sanctum 2 or SENTRY?

Sanctum 2 won the comparison against SENTRY 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 Sanctum 2 worth buying over SENTRY?

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. Sanctum 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC

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