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Sanctum player count chart
Sanctum has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 7,414.
History from Apr 16, 2011
Sanctum monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | n/a | +28.57% | 9 |
| October 2026 | n/a | -99.79% | 7 |
| May 2013 | n/a | +207.26% | 3,386 |
| January 2013 | n/a | -75.49% | 1,102 |
| October 2012 | n/a | +237.54% | 4,496 |
| July 2012 | n/a | -82.03% | 1,332 |
| May 2012 | n/a | +1107.49% | 7,414 |
| February 2012 | n/a | -73.58% | 614 |
| December 2011 | n/a | -59.6% | 2,324 |
| November 2011 | n/a | +1066.73% | 5,752 |
| October 2011 | n/a | -15% | 493 |
| September 2011 | n/a | -85.01% | 580 |
| July 2011 | n/a | +981.01% | 3,870 |
| May 2011 | n/a | -74.82% | 358 |
| April 2011 | n/a | n/a | 1,422 |
How many people play Sanctum right now?
5 people are playing Sanctum on Steam right now. That makes it the #10,195 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 players. Today's peak is 67% above its 30-day average daily peak of 3.
Sanctum player count history
In its first month after release (Apr 15, 2011) it peaked at 1,422 players. Today's player count is 0% of its all-time peak of 7,414, set on May 6, 2012.
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About Sanctum
You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.
- Developer
- Coffee Stain Studios
- Publisher
- Coffee Stain Publishing
- Released
- Apr 15, 2011
- Genre
- Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 12 languages
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Sanctum price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Sanctum is at its full price of $9.99. It usually goes on sale for about 80% off (around $2.00), and the lowest we have recorded is $1.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Sanctum reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Sanctum achievements
Sanctum has 100 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 6.6% of them; the rarest, Like a Hawk, is held by 1.1% of players.
It's Cool, I've got thisSurvive a wave without spending any Resources in previous Build Phase.45.9%
Bombing RaidHit an enemy with 5 different Mortars.42.8%
599 US DollarsFully upgrade three towers.35.0%
Shift's OverSurvive all the waves on Mine.32.1%
If you Replace the Working Parts...Upgrade Towers 250 times.29.3%
You shall not PASS!Build 50 Block Towers during one Build Phase.22.4%
Giant Enemy CrabGet 5000 weak spot hits.22.1%
Et Tu BruteShoot a teammate into an enemy.20.9%
...You get a Different MachineUpgrade Towers 500 times.20.0%
BOOM! HEADSHOT!Kill 4 enemies by hitting their weakspot with one Sniper Rifle clip.18.9%
StackedUpgrade all 3 weapons to level 6.18.2%
Bridge TrollSurvive all the waves on Bridge.18.1%
Fully CoveredBuild one of each Tower on Arc.16.7%
I Never MissHit 15 enemy weak spots in a row with the Sniper Rifle.14.8%
(See?) I've got thisKill an entire wave without aid of towers on Normal or higher difficulty.14.4%
MartyrKill an enemy with a grenade while being knocked back.13.3%
ReanimatorTeleport 200 times.12.7%
Chill, Man...Upgrade three Slow Fields to max level.12.6%
We Will Build HeroesUpgrade Towers 1000 times.11.8%
MVPDeal the most damage during a wave in a 4 player match.10.1%
Safe at LastSurvive all the waves on Arc.9.9%
AutomagicKill an entire wave in singleplayer without using your weapons.8.7%
I Said STOP!Freeze an enemy in a max level slow field.8.6%
FlawlessFinish a level on Normal or higher difficulty with 100% Core Life remaining.8.2%
Festivus for the rest of usCollect 10 presents.7.2%
Good Day, Mr. WalkerKill 2000 Walkers.7.0%
Old SchoolComplete a level without teleporting.7.0%
Do you know where you are?Survive all the waves on Glade.6.6%
Simple TaskSurvive all the waves on Complex.5.5%
Too FastKill 1000 Chargers.5.1%
Collateral DamageKill 15 Runners with one Assault Grenade.4.6%
Meet the PresidentMeet the President on Arc.4.5%
The Bigger they are...Kill 250 Big Walkers.4.4%
Voyage au centre de la TerreThis is a secret achievement, can you unlock it?4.1%
The Plot ThickensThis is a secret achievement, can you unlock it?4.1%
All is DustGib 1337 enemies.3.9%
Lockdown!Kill 250 Blockers.3.8%
Lunch boxFind the sandwiches on Bridge.3.8%
Time to ExpandKill 100 Soakers.3.7%
GeddanSurvive all the waves on Facility.3.6%
A Future FriendThis is a secret achievement, can you unlock it?3.5%
Close CallFinish a level with less than 5% Core Life remaining.3.4%
Turbo AimKill 300 Gliders.3.1%
Seven SistersFind the Babushka Doll on Mine.3.1%
Beach Party!Get the party started on Glade.3.1%
Buck and BallFully charge and fire the Shotgun 25 times.3.1%
The MonumentThis is a secret achievement, can you unlock it?3.0%
Mach 5Kill 4000 Runners.2.9%
Pollen AllergyKill 2000 Spore Pods.2.9%
Spray and PrayReach wave 10 only having built Blocks and Gatlings.2.8%
Shoot 'em in the head!Kill 250 Bobble Heads.2.5%
Scatter BrainReach wave 10 only having built Blocks and Scatter Lasers.2.5%
All ProKill 2000 enemies with the Sniper Rifle.2.4%
OVER 9000!Reach wave 10 only having built Blocks and Lightnings.2.4%
LegionReach wave 10 in Survival on Hard difficulty.2.3%
Good at MathSurvive all the waves on Aftermath.2.2%
LandslideSurvive all the waves on Aftershock.2.1%
Caves JameronSurvive all the waves in Cavern.2.1%
Skeet ShooterKill 500 enemies with the Shotgun.2.0%
Joffo DefenderSurvive all the waves in Yogscave.2.0%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 100 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Sanctum DLC
Sanctum has 5 DLCs and soundtracks on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctum: Map Pack 2 ↗ | $5.99 | |
| Sanctum: Yogscave (Free DLC) ↗ | Free | |
| Sanctum: X-Mas Carnage (Free DLC) ↗ | Free | |
| Sanctum: Official Soundtrack ↗ | $9.99 | |
| Sanctum: Map Pack 1 ↗ | $5.99 | |
Latest Sanctum news and patch notes
- Oct 30, 2017 Deep Rock Galactic, Open Alpha Weekend
- Oct 30, 2017 Deep Rock Galactic, Open Alpha Weekend
- Dec 20, 2013 Holiday Sale has begun! ( As if you didn't already notice! )
- Dec 20, 2013 Holiday Sale has begun! ( As if you didn't already notice! )
- Apr 6, 2013 Read the latest Sanctum 2 blog post!
- Apr 6, 2013 Read the latest Sanctum 2 blog post!
- Mar 25, 2013 Sanctum 2, Gameplay Reveal Trailer!
- Mar 25, 2013 Sanctum 2, Gameplay Reveal Trailer!
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Sanctum FAQ
Is Sanctum dead?
Sanctum has very few players on Steam right now (5). Its all-time peak was 7,414.
How many people play Sanctum?
5 people are playing Sanctum on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 5 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Sanctum?
Sanctum reached its all-time Steam peak of 7,414 concurrent players on May 6, 2012.
How much does Sanctum cost?
Sanctum costs $9.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Sanctum has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Sanctum on Steam is $1.99 (80% off), on Oct 27, 2026. It costs $9.99 right now.
Is Sanctum on sale right now?
No, Sanctum is at its full price of $9.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 80%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 80%.
Is Sanctum good?
Steam players rate Sanctum Very Positive: 89% of 3,302 reviews are positive.
When did Sanctum come out?
Sanctum was released on Steam on Apr 15, 2011.
Who made Sanctum?
Sanctum was developed by Coffee Stain Studios and published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
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