Choose Banners of Ruin
Choose Banners of Ruin if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,239 Steam reviews back the pick.
Banners of Ruin vs Sigil of the Magi
Banners of Ruin and Sigil of the Magi both land in Strategy, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam. Banners of Ruin (2021) is 2 years older than Sigil of the Magi (2023). Banners of Ruin scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Sigil of the Magi (76% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Sigil of the Magi
Choose Sigil of the Magi if you want an Indie and Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 64% cheaper on the Steam Store. Sigil of the Magi launched in 2023.
Both Banners of Ruin and Sigil of the Magi sit in Strategy and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Banners of Ruin |  Sigil of the Magi | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.19 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79.3% positive (1,239 reviews) | 76% positive (25 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MonteBearo | Yongjustyong |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- Banners of Ruin (2021) is 2 years older than Sigil of the Magi (2023).
- Banners of Ruin scores higher on Steam reviews (79.3% positive) than Sigil of the Magi (76% positive).
- Sigil of the Magi is currently ~64% cheaper on Steam than Banners of Ruin (7.19 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Banners of Ruin is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sigil of the Magi has no Deck rating yet.
Banners of Ruin vs Sigil of the Magi — FAQ
- Should I play Banners of Ruin or Sigil of the Magi first?
- If you want chronology, Banners of Ruin (2021) came out before Sigil of the Magi (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Banners of Ruin and Sigil of the Magi similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Banners of Ruin run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Banners of Ruin is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sigil of the Magi doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.