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Game entry

Salt and Sanctuary

2016 · Metroidvania, Action RPG, Platformer, Horror, Action-adventure · PC, Mac, Linux, PS Vita, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One · Ska Studios

Salt and Sanctuary is ranked no. 1,522 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,521 and 38% of duels won.

World rank

no. 1,522

ELO score

1,521

Wins

38%

Duels played

145

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About Salt and Sanctuary

Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action role-playing game developed by Ska Studios and released in 2016. It combines side-scrolling combat with mechanics inspired by action RPGs, including stamina management and character builds. Players explore a dark, interconnected world filled with hostile enemies and challenging bosses.
Progression is based on skill trees, equipment upgrades, and exploration-driven discovery.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,521 ELO points over the last 123 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The games Salt and Sanctuary sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 1,519 Legend of Legaia 1,522
  2. 1,520 Genshin Impact 1,521
  3. 1,521 Need for Speed 1,521
  4. 1,522 Salt and Sanctuary 1,521
  5. 1,523 Observer 1,521
  6. 1,524 Kirby's Dream Land 3 1,521
  7. 1,525 True Crime: New York City 1,521

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