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Metacritic 7713+

Sanctum 2

Coffee Stain Studios|2013ActionShooterStrategy

LumiScore

73

out of 100

Great pick for ages 13+ — low engagement risks

120+ min/day recommended

Scored 3 days ago · Methodology v1.0 · 49-dim rubric · Last updated 1 week ago

Score breakdown

Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.

Growth

65/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Encourage cooperative play with friends to maximize social benefits. Discuss strategic decisions and problem-solving approaches with your child. Monitor play sessions to ensure a balanced gaming experience, as the game's engaging nature might lead to extended play.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Strategic Thinking5/5
Critical Thinking5/5
Adaptive Challenge5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
72
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
53
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
65
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)65/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
2/3
Ethnic diversity
2/3

Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.Passes the test

Assumed based on the presence of multiple unique characters, making it plausible for two named female characters to converse about something other than a man, especially in a co-op setting.

Parent Pro-Tip

Playing cooperatively can enhance social skills and strategic thinking. Discussing gameplay can deepen understanding and critical analysis. Balanced play promotes healthy habits.

What your child develops

Sanctum 2 combines first-person shooter action with strategic tower defense, fostering strong problem-solving, spatial awareness, and critical thinking skills. Its cooperative gameplay encourages teamwork and communication, while the adaptive challenge keeps players engaged and learning.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~3hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

Sanctum 2 is a first-person shooter game, the second installment in Sanctum series by Coffee Stain Studios. The story takes place on planet Loek-III colonized by people.