Does Sanctum 2 have PvP?

Steam does not list PvP for Sanctum 2.

Do we both need to own Sanctum 2 to play together?

Yes. Sanctum 2 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.

How many people play Sanctum 2?

About 15 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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Is Sanctum 2 multiplayer or co-op?

Yes — co-op. Sanctum 2 is a tower defense game released in 2013, 90% positive on Steam (14,291 reviews), with 15 playing right now. $14.99 on Steam.

Co-opSingle-player tooStrategy · Tower defense

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…

How Sanctum 2 plays with friends, according to Steam

Online co-op: Yes
Local / split-screen co-op: Not listed on Steam
Online PvP: Not listed on Steam
LAN play: Not listed on Steam
Single-player mode: Yes
Controller: Full controller support

Steam's own category list for the game, as of 2026-09-09. "Not listed" means the store page does not claim that mode; community mods or Remote Play can still add it.

Steam tags: Tower Defense, FPS, Co-op, Strategy, Action, Sci-fi, Indie, Online Co-Op

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Quick answers

Is Sanctum 2 co-op?: Yes, Sanctum 2 supports co-op.
Does Sanctum 2 have PvP?: Steam does not list PvP for Sanctum 2.
Do we both need to own Sanctum 2 to play together?: Yes. Sanctum 2 is played online, so each player needs their own copy on their own Steam account (or PC Game Pass where it is offered). Steam Families can share a library, but two people cannot play the same shared game at the same time.
How many people play Sanctum 2?: About 15 players were in-game when this page's data was last refreshed (2026-09-09).

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