Choose Sanctum 2
Choose Sanctum 2 if you want a Strategy experience. 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 Galactic Force
Sanctum 2 and Galactic Force both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Sanctum 2 (2013) is 5 years older than Galactic Force (2018). Sanctum 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Galactic Force (71.4% 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 Galactic Force
Choose Galactic Force if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 93% cheaper on the Steam Store. Galactic Force launched in 2018.
Both Sanctum 2 and Galactic Force sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online Co-op, 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 |  Galactic Force | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.3% positive (4,330 reviews) | 71.4% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Coffee Stain Studios | FreezeNova |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Sanctum 2 (2013) is 5 years older than Galactic Force (2018).
- Sanctum 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (92.3% positive) than Galactic Force (71.4% positive).
- Galactic Force is currently ~93% cheaper on Steam than Sanctum 2 (0.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Sanctum 2 is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Galactic Force has no Deck rating yet.
Sanctum 2 vs Galactic Force — FAQ
- Should I play Sanctum 2 or Galactic Force first?
- If you want chronology, Sanctum 2 (2013) came out before Galactic Force (2018). 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 Galactic Force similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Do both Sanctum 2 and Galactic Force have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Sanctum 2 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Galactic Force ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Sanctum 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Sanctum 2 is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Galactic Force doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.