Apex Legends vs Sanctum 2

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.

Sanctum 2 combines tower‑building and wall construction with fast‑paced first‑person shooter combat. Players design defenses during a build phase, then jump into the action to protect the Core from relentless alien waves. The game offers a single‑player campaign and up to four‑player co‑op, letting friends explore the alien planet LOEK III together while uncovering its secrets and surviving relentless alien assaults.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Unique hybrid of tower‑defense and FPS gameplay
• Supports up to four players in co‑op mode
• Cross‑platform availability on PC, Mac, Linux, PS3, and Xbox 360
• Engaging sci‑fi setting with a clear storyline

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Graphics are dated compared to modern titles
• Limited post‑launch content updates
• Steep learning curve for balancing building and shooting