Sanctum 2 (2013)

Developer: Coffee Stain Studios
Publisher: Coffee Stain Publishing
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 14,383 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, co-op tower-defense shooter where you and your friends must quickly build defenses and blast alien hordes in a colorful, sci-fi battlefield.

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What players say

Players praise the unique blend of FPS and tower defense, but note uneven difficulty where easy is too simple and the next step is punishing. The game is best enjoyed with friends, though some feel the shooting overshadows the tower defense elements.

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