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Sanctum vs Endless Apocalypse

Sanctum 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 (2011) is 12 years older than Endless Apocalypse (2023). Endless Apocalypse is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Sanctum (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 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 Sanctum

Choose Sanctum if you want a Casual game with Multi-player and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 1,335 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose Endless Apocalypse

Choose Endless Apocalypse if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Endless Apocalypse launched in 2023.

Both Sanctum 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 vs Endless Apocalypse — Steam metadata comparison
Sanctum — Steam game coverSanctumEndless Apocalypse — Steam game coverEndless Apocalypse
Released20112023
GenresAction, Strategy, Indie, CasualAction, Strategy, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews91.2% positive (1,335 reviews)2 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersCoffee Stain StudiosFireFlux Inc.

Side by side

Sanctum vs Endless Apocalypse — FAQ

Should I play Sanctum or Endless Apocalypse first?
If you want chronology, Sanctum (2011) 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 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?
No. Sanctum supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Endless Apocalypse is listed as single-player only.
Does Sanctum run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Sanctum is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Endless Apocalypse doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
Sanctum vs Endless Apocalypse — Verdict (2026) · imho.run