Kingdom: Classic vs Sanctum 2
Kingdom: Classic is an RPG simulation game from Noio (2015) while Sanctum 2 is an FPS RPG game from Coffee Stain Studios (2013).
Quick answer: Kingdom: Classic rates higher, 7.7 to 7.6 on the GamingPickz Score, and Kingdom: Classic is the cheaper at Free.
What each one is
Kingdom: Classic is filed under RPG and Simulation. In contrast, Sanctum 2 under FPS and RPG.
Kingdom is a 2D sidescrolling strategy/resource management hybrid with a minimalist feel wrapped in a beautiful, modern pixel art aesthetic.
Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
Story, characters and reception
Reception
Reception Kingdom has received generally favorable reviews. Dan Stapleton of IGN gave the title a 7. 7 out of 10, and felt the lack of instruction combined with the tension of the various random attacks created a great experience for the game. (Wikipedia)
Plot
Sanctum 2 takes place in the future on the planet Loek-III where a major human colony has been established by the Britech Foundation in the city of Elysion-1, a vast elegant metropolis. A previous arboreal settlement, Brightholme, had been set up in the wilderness but had collapsed from repeated attacks by the Lumes, a race of diverse creatures native to the planet. It is hinted that some settlers still survive in the ruins of Brightholme and are part of… (Wikipedia)
Reception
Sanctum 2 received mostly positive reviews from critics. The game holds an aggregated Metacritic score of 77/100 for Microsoft Windows , based on 28 critic reviews, and for Xbox 360 , based on 12 critic reviews. ^ "Sanctum 2 Critic Reviews for PC" . (Wikipedia)
At a glance
| Kingdom: Classic | Sanctum 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (91%, 22,707) | Very Positive (90%, 14,389) |
| Critic aggregate | 74/100 | 77/100 |
| Price | Free | $14.99 |
| Install size | 0.5 GB | — |
| Steam Deck | verified | verified |
| Released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Developer | Noio | Coffee Stain Studios |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Kingdom: Classic vs Sanctum 2, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
Kingdom: ClassicRPG simulation gameSanctum 2FPS RPG gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
Kingdom: ClassicFree to Play, Strategy, SimulationSanctum 2Tower Defense, FPS, Co-opThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Kingdom: Classic ✓Score 7.7 · 91% on Steam · 74 criticSanctum 2Score 7.6 · 90% on Steam · 77 criticThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Kingdom: Classic22,707 reviews · 0.5 GBSanctum 214,389 reviews · 6 add-onsReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Kingdom: Classic ✓FreeSanctum 2$14.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Kingdom: ClassicVerifiedSanctum 2VerifiedValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Kingdom: Classic takes 2 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueKingdom: Classic and Sanctum 2 on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Kingdom: Classic (GamingPickz Score 7.7)
- The cheaper right now: Kingdom: Classic (Free)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
StrategySingleplayerRPGSurvivalIndieTower Defense
Where they differ
Free to PlaySimulationBase-BuildingBuilding2DManagement
FPSCo-opActionSci-fiOnline Co-OpMultiplayer
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Kingdom: Classic is relaxed, easy to pick up. Sanctum 2 is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Kingdom: Classic and 1 for Sanctum 2. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Kingdom: Classic and Sanctum 2 in scope?
Kingdom: Classic has drawn 22,707 Steam reviews and installs in 0.5 GB. Sanctum 2 has drawn 14,389 Steam reviews and ships 6 add-ons.
Is Kingdom: Classic or Sanctum 2 better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Kingdom: Classic rates higher (7.7 to 7.6). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Kingdom: Classic or Sanctum 2?
Kingdom: Classic is cheaper right now at Free, against $14.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Should I get Kingdom: Classic or Sanctum 2?
Kingdom: Classic rates higher, 7.7 to 7.6 on the GamingPickz Score, and Kingdom: Classic is the cheaper at Free. It also depends on what you want: the "which to pick" section above calls out which is cheaper, lighter on storage, better on a Steam Deck and the safer bet by weight of reviews.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.