Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo 2.8 GHz or equivalent Mémoire vive : 1 GB de mémoire Graphiques : DirectX 10 compatible video card with shader model 3.0 support DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Notes supplémentaires : Xbox360 Gamepad recommended
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 8 Processeur : Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® 9600GT or ATI Radeon™ HD 5000+ or better DirectX : Version 10 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers Notes supplémentaires : Xbox360 Gamepad recommended
Salt and Sanctuary
Longhaul adventures define this brutal descent, where 242 players out of 242 in the deepest playtime tier push past the 25-hour mark with a resounding 96 percent approval rate. Across 496 sampled post-launch reviews, the title holds a robust 89 percent positive standing.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 147 | 117 | 6 | 24 |
| Graphics / art | 39 | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Interface / UX | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Content / longevity | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Value for money | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Performance | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Stability / bugs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 26 h on median; those who dislike it: 9.2 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 37 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 25,1 % of players.
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Strengths
- Combat anchors the dark crusade, driving 117 positive mentions out of 147 total remarks on gameplay.
- Cooperative scaling succeeds brilliantly, earning 16 positive mentions out of 16 for the multiplayer feature.
- Art direction sets a grim mood, securing 29 positive mentions out of 39 regarding the graphics.
- Soundscapes complement the bleak atmosphere, with 12 positive mentions out of 16 for the audio design.
Weaknesses
- Menu navigation frustrates heavily, reflected in 11 negative mentions out of 11 concerning the user interface.
- Narrative delivery misses the mark for some, logging 5 negative mentions out of 19 related to the story.
Who is it for?
Hardcore fans of 2D action RPGs and punishing dark fantasy worlds who relish methodical combat and deep exploration.
Is Salt and Sanctuary worth it in 2026?
Overall yes, the community is won over: 89% of 21,755 Steam reviews are positive (player score 89/100). Most-praised strength: Combat anchors the dark crusade, driving. Current price: 17,99€.
Verdict
Despite interface frustrations, the game delivers an uncompromising challenge that rewards persistence over dozens of hours. Backed by 89 percent positive sentiment across 21,755 historical reviews, it stands as a premier 2D souls-like experience.
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