Choose Sanctum 2
Choose Sanctum 2 if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 4,330 Steam reviews back the pick.
Sanctum 2 vs Endless Apocalypse
Sanctum 2 and Endless Apocalypse both land in Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Sanctum 2 (2013) is 10 years older than Endless Apocalypse (2023). Endless Apocalypse is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Sanctum 2 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Endless Apocalypse
Choose Endless Apocalypse if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Endless Apocalypse launched in 2023.
Both Sanctum 2 and Endless Apocalypse sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Sanctum 2 |  Endless Apocalypse | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (4,330 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Coffee Stain Studios | FireFlux Inc. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Sanctum 2 (2013) is 10 years older than Endless Apocalypse (2023).
- Endless Apocalypse is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Sanctum 2 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Sanctum 2 has co-op; Endless Apocalypse does not.
- Sanctum 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Endless Apocalypse has no Deck rating yet.
Sanctum 2 vs Endless Apocalypse — FAQ
- Should I play Sanctum 2 or Endless Apocalypse first?
- If you want chronology, Sanctum 2 (2013) came out before Endless Apocalypse (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Sanctum 2 and Endless Apocalypse similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Endless Apocalypse have multiplayer like Sanctum 2?
- No. Sanctum 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Endless Apocalypse is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sanctum 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sanctum 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Endless Apocalypse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.