Indie developers have done a fantastic job supporting the Switch in recent times. With plenty of room to move in between Nintendo's games and bigger third-party releases, there’s been plenty of sales success for games like Hollow Knight, Death Squared, and even Thimbleweed Park. All of the developers behind these titles are overwhelmed with the sales of their games on Switch. In some cases, the Switch releases have even outsold existing versions available on platforms such as Steam.
According to Destructoid, Ska Studios’ Salt and Sanctuary has also sold “super well” in its first week on the eShop - with the overall numbers rivalling the first week of Steam sales when the game was originally released in 2016. Unfortunately, no exact sales figures were attached to this statement. The eShop charts at least show it’s the fourth best-selling digital game in the past week.
The title has previously been described as the “Dark Souls” of 2D platforming, and following its success on the Switch, the developer is now aiming to release the title on more platforms.
Are you one of the many people who has downloaded Salt and Sanctuary since it was released on the Switch? Have you been enjoying the overall challenge of it? Tell us below.
[source destructoid.com]
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That would be because the game is fun as ballz.
I got the game and it is great. I'm enjoying it so far even though it's tough.
I am enjoying the heck out of this game. Played it on PS4, Vita and now the Switch. It's a great 2D Souls game to keep me busy until Dark Souls Remastered gets released.
I’m interested in it, but the Dark Souls comparison is making me hesitant as I’m not a fan of the series.
Interested, but waiting on the physical version.
Pfffft. Destructoid. Their community managers suck.
@Regpuppy Yup, same
@Bunkerneath Only rough part is that October is when releases pick up for me again. So I might have to drop something or live on ramen and cheap frozen pizzas. Lol
I would like to play more indies but with a full-time job I only have time for the biggest titles #millennialproblems
How did i miss this? Looks alot of fun! Definitely in my library.
Do a little digging nintendolife, what were first week steam numbers?
@Kang81
I was anxious about it being too similar, which at first blush it was... but the deeper I get into the game, the more I'm hooked on a genuinely unique world and story. I'll say this- for what happens, I didn't see coming. Worth your money.
Plus, the platforming elements really are key to the game's mechanics, so it really does stand on its own.
Way too hard. Sodden knight is really starting to piss me off. Fed up that I have to climb all the way back up just to die again and again and again and again
Just beat the "sodding knight" lol. Won't get much further though if that's the beginning lol
Probably helps Dark souls Remaster got the ball dropped, so anyone looking for that experience that has been waiting for that is probably going to be checking this out.
im actually starting to think these games are the new third party as third party games just dont get released as much as people think, these types of games eat my wallet all day long
@Woosh193
Would you like some Johnson and Johnson "No-more-tears" shampoo?
jkjk it's ok if you don't like it
There's always Kirby All Stars!
I love the game. Just took some getting use too.
Anyway , I use L'Oreal because I'm worth it lol
I decided to give GameFly a look to see if this was there... and it is! I'll be renting Salt and Sanctuary Drowned Tome Edition as soon as I can.
Great news one of the best indie games on Switch. Right up there with Stardew Valley and Hollow Knight.
@Lameborghini This game is good enough that it warrants a play through regardless of your schedule.
It is one great game.
@aznable
Thanks, I’ll probably give it a try. I’m still not a fan of the visuals, the other main reason for my brushing the game aside.
I’m also not a fan of RogueLikes, which seems to be the new craze along with SoulsLike, but I’m absolutely loving Dead Cells. Hopefully I’ll like S&S.
I’d buy the GBA Castlevania games in a heartbeat if Konami and Nintendo ever bring them to Switch.
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