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SanctumVSSanctum 2

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Sanctum

Sanctum

ActionStrategyCasualIndie
Quality
81Popularity
27Value
81
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 13 hours
−83% $1.70
Buy Now
VS
Sanctum 2

Sanctum 2

Quality
86Popularity
31Value
43
GamersGateBetter Deal· GamersGate
in 7 days
−80% $3.00
Buy Now

Winner

Sanctum 2 wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics.

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

5
Sanctum
5 of 14 metrics
Sanctum 2
9 of 14 metrics
9

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$1.70 Wins
$3.00 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$1.73 -
$1.70 Wins
Best Current Discount
-83% Wins
-80% -
Sales Frequency
92 price changes -
112 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
70/100 -
77/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
90.3% positive -
92.5% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
2.0K -
7.5K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
1.8K -
6.9K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
192 Wins
562 -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
3 -
12 Wins
Steam Recommendations
2.0K -
7.4K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
100 Wins
50 -
Supported Languages
12 languages Wins
6 languages -
Release Date
Apr 2011 -
May 2013 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeSanctum

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

MaybeSanctum 2

A fair option right now, though it's not quite compelling enough to jump on immediately.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Sanctum
Sanctum 2

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

Sanctum

5 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −83% $1.70Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO +16% $1.97View
Steam
Steam +17% $1.99View
GamersGate
GamersGate +18% $2.00View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +488% $9.99View
Sanctum 2

Sanctum 2

4 Stores
GamersGate
GamersGate −80% $3.00Buy Now
Kinguin
Kinguin +395% $14.84View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +400% $14.99View
Steam
Steam +400% $14.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Sanctum

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

90% positive (1,975 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 70/100 — generally favorable from critics
1,975 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$1.70 — very accessible price
83% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.68)

Popularity

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

-50% player drop
2 concurrent players — niche audience

Sanctum 2

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

92% positive (7,450 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
7,450 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$3.00 — very accessible price
80% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-68% player drop
7 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsSanctumSanctum 2
Release Date
April 15, 2011
May 15, 2013
Developers
Coffee Stain Studios
Coffee Stain Studios
Publishers
Coffee Stain Publishing
Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms
Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
100
50

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Sanctum

Recommended

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Sanctum or Sanctum 2?

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

Analysis updated: Jul 19, 2026, 03:11 PM UTC

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