Sanctum 2 is a Action, Strategy game from Coffee Stain Studios with a 90% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player, co-op.

Game snapshot
- Developer
- Coffee Stain Studios
- Release year
- 2013
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $2.99
- Review signal
- 90% positive
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System requirements
PC
- 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
macOS
- 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
Linux
- 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.
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Sanctum 2 is worth a closer look if you want great with friends, solo-friendly, strong atmosphere, and low-end pc friendly.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, great with friends, solo-friendly, and low-end pc friendly.
great-with-friends
FitIt tends to be better when shared with friends.
solo-friendly
FitIt still makes sense as a solo play choice.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
low-end-pc-friendly
FitIt is often described as friendly to weaker machines.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
Steam review snapshots
It still runs well despite its age and is incredibly fun.Played on steam deck and once out of the menu it ran super smooth, even with tons of explosions wnd enemies on…There's a clear emphasis all over the game's presentation and framing on online co-op, defaulting you to letting other people join your…I was impressed by the theme and the tower defense concept combined with FPS, especially with the map that allows exploration and…Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, solo-friendly play, and a game that works well with friends. Choose it for its weird mood, action-strategy mix, exploration focus, and flexible solo or co-op play.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want a more straightforward genre fit or are not interested in exploration-driven action strategy.