Choose Sanctum 2
Choose Sanctum 2 if you want an Action and Strategy game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. 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 Bottom Squad
Sanctum 2 and Bottom Squad both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Sanctum 2 (2013) is 13 years older than Bottom Squad (2026). Sanctum 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Bottom Squad (76.9% positive). 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 Bottom Squad
Choose Bottom Squad if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Bottom Squad launched in 2026.
Both Sanctum 2 and Bottom Squad sit in 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 |  Bottom Squad | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (4,330 reviews) | 76.9% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Coffee Stain Studios | Family Devs |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Sanctum 2 (2013) is 13 years older than Bottom Squad (2026).
- Sanctum 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Bottom Squad (76.9% positive).
- Bottom Squad is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Sanctum 2 (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Sanctum 2 has co-op; Bottom Squad does not.
- Sanctum 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Bottom Squad has no Deck rating yet.
Sanctum 2 vs Bottom Squad — FAQ
- Should I play Sanctum 2 or Bottom Squad first?
- If you want chronology, Sanctum 2 (2013) came out before Bottom Squad (2026). 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 Bottom Squad similar?
- They overlap on 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 Bottom Squad have multiplayer like Sanctum 2?
- No. Sanctum 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Bottom Squad is listed as single-player only.
- Does Sanctum 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sanctum 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Bottom Squad doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.