Sanctum Arcadia

Sanctum Arcadia is an arcade-style, top-down space shooter that combines bullet-hell combat, zero-gravity physics, roguelike elements and ARPG systems. As a new arrival in a mysterious world, you seek to reclaim the Space Dimensions and uncover the secret of the lost Sanctum Arcadia.

Combat and movement

Combat is designed to be easy to learn but difficult to master. Dangers are clearly telegraphed and mostly avoidable, and encounters are paced around spatial awareness and decision-making rather than twitch reflexes. Playing strategically and mastering your ship’s movement can carry you far.

Power and progression

Deaths can be punishing, while long-term progress continues. You can improve your ship with several power-up systems, including stackable relics that provide buffs and randomly generated items. Items come in color-coded strength tiers; higher tiers provide larger stat increases and more affixes. You can also farm for items to seek out stronger equipment.

Map choices

You are generally offered three maps to choose from, each with its own modifiers for XP rate, player buffs, enemy buffs and completion rewards. Choosing a map means weighing its risks against its rewards: your ship may be weak, while a more difficult map offers a larger reward. The options provide ways to challenge yourself or play at a more relaxed pace.