Sanctum 2 vs Natural Selection 2
5/10Match score
Higher community rating
Natural Selection 2
+6
rating points
More player ratings
Sanctum 2
48 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Multiplayer
Perspective
First person
Genres
IndieReal Time Strategy (RTS)ShooterStrategy
Themes
ActionScience fictionSurvival
Features
aliensfemale protagonist
Key Differences
Game Modes
Sanctum 2
Co-operativeSingle player
Natural Selection 2
-Genres
Sanctum 2
-Natural Selection 2
Puzzle
Themes
Sanctum 2
Warfare
Natural Selection 2
HorrorStealth
Features
Sanctum 2
tower defenseranking systemswarming enemies4 player co-opdancing
Natural Selection 2
close quarters combatsurvival horroriron maidenmod originblack market
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sanctum 2 | Natural Selection 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | May 15, 2013 | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Rating | 75/100 (48 ratings) | 81/100 (32 ratings) |
| Genres | IndieReal Time Strategy (RTS)ShooterStrategy | IndiePuzzleReal Time Strategy (RTS)ShooterStrategy |
| Themes | ActionScience fictionSurvivalWarfare | ActionHorrorScience fictionStealthSurvival |
| Features | tower defenseranking systemswarming enemiesaliens4 player co-opdancingwasd movementsequelonlineshoot 'em upfemale protagonist | close quarters combatsurvival horroriron maidenmod originblack marketbreaking through windowsclancrowd controlfemme fatalekill streakmulti-phase bossno jumpingplayable bossrunning towards the screensea monster |
| Game Modes | Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player | Multiplayer |
| Player Perspective | First person | First person |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 | PC (Microsoft Windows) |
Comparison Summary
Sanctum 2 and Natural Selection 2 have a 5/10 match score. Both games overlap around Multiplayer, First person, Indie, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Shooter, Strategy.
Sanctum 2 stands out for Co-operative, Single player, Warfare, tower defense, while Natural Selection 2 stands out for Puzzle, Horror, Stealth, close quarters combat.
Natural Selection 2 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Multiplayer, First person, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.