Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
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Release Date: May 15, 2013

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Reviews

  • “…an intoxicating blend of co-op FPS action and strategic TOWER DEFENSE.” - IGN - 8.5/10
  • "...the most fun I've had with a tower defense game in a long time." - Game Informer - 8.5/10
  • "The original Sanctum was magnificent, and the sequel sounds like it’ll keep me occupied for at least several thousand years." - Rock, Paper, Shotgun

About This Game

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence. Outfit your character exactly the way you want through the new and extensive customization system. Choose your own loadout of towers, weapons and perks, but choose wisely because you are humanity’s last defense against the unrelenting hordes set out to destroy it.

Sanctum 2 is a new game completely rebuilt from the ground up using community feedback and innovative design to really push the bar of what an independent studio can do.

Intense Action – Deep Strategy


In Sanctum 2, you will utilize elements from multiple gameplay genres to succeed. Construct towers and walls during the building phase before the enemies attack, then jump into the fray and blast everything to pieces in FPS mode. You can progress through the single-player campaign yourself, or play with up to four friends in co-op to discover the secrets of the planet LOEK III and learn the backstory on why the aliens are so intent on destroying the Cores you are sworn to protect.

Key Features


Building on the success of the original game, Sanctum 2 stands alone as the only true FPS/Tower Defense hybrid. No other title delivers gameplay that seamlessly combines both genres.

  • Tower Defense – Design complex mazes and build powerful towers to stop the enemies from destroying the Cores.
  • First-Person Shooter – Don’t just sit back and watch, jump into the action yourself!
  • Four playable character classes – Each with their own unique strengths, weaknesses and weapons.
  • Vast Customization System – Pick perks or make the game crazy hard by adding Feats of Strength.
  • In-game Visual Novel – Unlock a comic-book page for every map you beat to discover the secrets of LOEK III.
  • Progression System – Increase your rank and unlock new weapons, towers and perks.
  • 4-Player Co-op – Progress through the storyline yourself or team up with other players whenever you want.

System Requirements

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Mac OS X
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    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows XP (SP3)
    • Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM
    • DirectX®: 9.0c
    • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
    • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
    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
    Minimum:
    • OS: OSX 10.7 or later
    • Processor: 1,4 GHz Intel i5, 2.0 GHz Intel Dual Core
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000
    • DirectX®: 9.0c
    • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
    • Sound: DirectX 9.0c-compatible, 16-bit
    • Additional notes: General idea is that you need a Mac that is on par or better than: MacBook Pro 2011, iMac 2011, MacBook Air 2012
    Minimum:
    • OS:Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: SM 3.0-compatible, 256 MB VRAM
    • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
    • Drivers: We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers.

    Important Notice: Don't meet the above requirements? That doesn't mean your configuration wont run Sanctum 2. Visit the community page to share your experience with other Linux players. Your feedback will help us improve Sanctum 2 on Linux and future Linux releases!

    Notice: ATI chipsets are currently unsupported for Sanctum 2 Linux.
    Recommended:
    • OS:Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
    • Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: SM 3.0-compatible, 512 MB VRAM
    • Hard Drive: 4 GB Free Space
    • Drivers: We recommend using proprietary NVIDIA/AMD drivers.
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2 of 2 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
63.2 hrs on record
Posted: September 24
I thoroughly enjoyed this game. Playing with friends or alone, the game play was always fun. I'm a big fan of tower defense (ever since Warcraft 3 mods), and the FPS element keeps it even more involved and interesting. I played the first Sanctum quite a bit as well, and this one is a great upgrade. I highly recommend this game.
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5 people found this review funny
Recommended
59.8 hrs on record
Posted: September 20
One of my favorite games on my whole steam list. I would punch a baby for more replayability on this game or Sanctum 3.
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
Recommended
110.4 hrs on record
Posted: September 17
I liked this alot, because it was very challenging. So if you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen.
10/10.
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1 of 1 people (100%) found this review helpful
Recommended
97.1 hrs on record
Posted: September 15
great game! Tripping soundtracks
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3 of 5 people (60%) found this review helpful
Not Recommended
1.3 hrs on record
Posted: September 17
Sanctum 1 is better. and probably cheaper. This game just did not feel as fun as Sanctum 1 and I found that it strayed too far from its Tower Defence roots.
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2 of 4 people (50%) found this review helpful
1 person found this review funny
1 of 4 people (25%) found this review helpful
4 people found this review funny
Recommended
0.7 hrs on record
Posted: September 28
only good this about this game is that the name of it backwards is mutcnas
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359 of 435 people (83%) found this review helpful
3 people found this review funny
Recommended
9.0 hrs on record
Posted: November 26, 2013
There is like 1 billion different Tower Defense games out there.
Most use the conventional 2D top view to keep it simple.

But there are some jewels that don't follow these old views.. jewels like Dungeon Defenders, Orcs Must Die and Sanctum!
Sanctum 2 is definetly not an easy TD game but for sure a fun and challenging one!

Playing this game in coop mode gets you the most out of it and it's also the most fun way to play the game in my opinion.

If you like Tower Defense games, then Sanctum 2 is a MUST buy!
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151 of 164 people (92%) found this review helpful
49 people found this review funny
Recommended
976.3 hrs on record
Posted: April 13, 2015
Action? Check
Reaction? Check
Intensity? Check
Cool aliens to shoot and not feel bad about it? Check
Not having to clean up the dead bodies after a good workout? Check
Maze building (and I don't mean having 2-3 options, I mean the whole nine yard of options)? Check
LOADS of diversified weapons, perks and towers? Check

Sadly this game lacks in terms of the sizy of its community, and that's about the only bad thing I can come up about this game.

You like fast-paced FPS Shooters? You like Tower Defense? You like to be faced with increasingly difficult odds and to put your name on some relevant leaderboards (until they reset them, of course)? Then this game's for you.

I'm doing my part eradicating these filthy alien scums... are you?
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124 of 139 people (89%) found this review helpful
5 people found this review funny
Recommended
1.8 hrs on record
Posted: January 23, 2014
Have you ever played a Tower Defense game and, near the end of a wave, had this *one guy* manage to get past all of your various turrets amidst all of the blood and carnage? Of course you have. We've all been there. Don't you wish there was a way for you to kill him right before he got to your nice, shiny base?

Welcome to Sanctum, where you can walk up to that guy and shove a rocket up his a** personally. And damn does it feel good doing it.
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mjemstone
1.0 hrs
Posted: October 10
yes first pr tower defins
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[DHU] TëçhñøPūffįń
0.3 hrs
Posted: October 8
I played it and it seemed less eventful that what happens on the moon.
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LO$T?
21.2 hrs
Posted: October 7
I would give it a metacritic of 80 or 81 great game.
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Corchopán Jack
10.9 hrs
Posted: October 7
An absolutely magnificent game where you can single handedly handle a massive boss creature while your defenses take care of the rest of everything, only to defeat it and realize one tiny ♥♥♥♥ing flea has munched down your entire core.

15/10 would be beaten by a lowly flea again.
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Seijūrō Akashi
12.1 hrs
Posted: October 6
In this game combined two genre: first person shooter and tower defense. Average graphics, limited stuff and it's too old and never get updates.

6/10 Good strategy-shooter but too old and after some hours of playing you will get bored probably!
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Idi Amin
30.2 hrs
Posted: October 5
Love it! Wish more people played online
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Alpha_Atlas
6.6 hrs
Posted: October 5
^^
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Red Burrito
9.8 hrs
Posted: October 1
A brilliant twist on tower defense! Love it!
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Justinian
33.7 hrs
Posted: September 30
Absolutely fantastic fun.

All the great elements of a tower defense game, with the FPS element perfectly implemented.

I would give my left nut, firstborn son, and forego both Portal 3 and HL3 for a 3rd installment to this franchise.
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