Salt & Sanctuary is a 2D platformer and action-RPG.
Salt & Sanctuary takes heavy inspiration from the Souls series of action RPGs developed by FromSoftware. It retains much of Souls ' mechanics, but translates them from a 3D action game to a 2D platformer.
You play as someone who has washed up on a mysterious island after a shipwreck. A princess is missing, and your goal is to explore the island, survive its dangers, and rescue her.
As you explore each region of the island, you'll find new paths, battle enemies and bosses, and earn salt. Use the salt to upgrade your character's stats and abilities in a skill tree. If you die, all the salt you're carrying will be lost unless you can kill the enemy that killed you first.
You can also bring statues to sanctuaries and make offerings to call in characters like blacksmiths who sell gear or guides who can transport you to previously visited sanctuaries. You can even summon a friend to help you in couch co-op.
Salt & Sanctuary was released for the Playstation Vita on 14 September 2018.