Sanctum
Developed by Coffee Stain Studios · Published by Coffee Stain Publishing
At a glance
Overview
An action, casual, indie game by Coffee Stain Studios, published by Coffee Stain Publishing — single-player, multi-player, co-op, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Sanctum.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | Yes |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP (SP3)
- Processor: 1.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Hard Disk Space: 2 GB Free Space
- Video Card: Shader Model 3, 256 MB VRAM
- DirectX®: 9.0c
- Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible, 16-bit
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
Supported languages (12)
Sanctum FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Sanctum?
Steam classifies Sanctum as a Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by Coffee Stain Studios. You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.
How much does Sanctum cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Sanctum at $1.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Sanctum single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Sanctum: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is Sanctum on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Sanctum for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Sanctum support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Sanctum with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Sanctum out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 15, 2011.
What platforms is Sanctum on?
Sanctum is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Sanctum single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Sanctum cost?
Steam lists it at $1.99.
Does Sanctum have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 100 achievements for Sanctum.
What is Sanctum's Metacritic score?
Sanctum has a Metacritic score of 70/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Sanctum?
Sanctum is developed by Coffee Stain Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
Where to get Sanctum
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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