Rank 01Why this
Same atmospheric mood as The Banner Saga.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2016
Games like The Banner Saga
- 29 games
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Players who liked The Banner Saga also play
The closest matches to The Banner Saga: The Banner Saga 2, The Banner Saga 3, Wildermyth, MASSIVE CHALICE, and King's Bounty: The Legend. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like The Banner Saga.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- 2018
Rank 03- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2021
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MASSIVE CHALICE
Why this: Also Kickstarter and Turn-Based, like The Banner Saga.
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Battle Brothers
Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like The Banner Saga.
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3
Why this: Shares turn based tactical combat with The Banner Saga.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Stoic
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 88% of 7,743 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Caravan survival matters more than combat
- Decisions feel permanently consequential
- Every resource choice has lasting impact
- Atmospheric
- Epic
- Immersive
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Why this: Same epic mood as The Banner Saga.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like The Banner Saga.
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Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like The Banner Saga.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Tactical RPG and Turn-Based Strategy, like The Banner Saga.
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Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like The Banner Saga.
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Why this: Shares turn based tactical combat with The Banner Saga.
Shadowrun Returns
Why this: Also Kickstarter and Turn-Based, like The Banner Saga.
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Card Hunter
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical RPG, like The Banner Saga.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Banner Saga.
Sunrider: Mask of Arcadius
Why this: Shares turn based tactical combat with The Banner Saga.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Tactical, like The Banner Saga.
About The Banner Saga
The closest matches to The Banner Saga: The Banner Saga 2, The Banner Saga 3, Wildermyth, MASSIVE CHALICE, and King's Bounty: The Legend. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Banner Saga is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Banner Saga 2, The Banner Saga 3 and Wildermyth — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, epic and immersive, and single out its caravan management and character leveling with renown. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
The Banner Saga is a turn-based tactical RPG and strategy game developed by Stoic, released in 2014 at $24.99. It combines tactical combat with caravan survival management, featuring character leveling through renown, narrative branching, and permanent consequences for player decisions. Resource scarcity forms a core tension throughout. Reviewers and players consistently describe the game as atmospheric, immersive, and epic, with a melancholic tone. They highlight the hand-drawn Norse-inspired worldbuilding, how caravan survival matters more than combat, and every resource choice having lasting impact. The melancholic soundtrack is frequently noted for enhancing the emotional weight of the experience. Verified on Steam Deck, it holds an 88% positive rating from 7,743 Steam reviews.
About The Banner Saga: Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
Is The Banner Saga worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 88% of 7,743 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 15 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Caravan survival matters more than combat
- Decisions feel permanently consequential
- Every resource choice has lasting impact
- Hand drawn art and norse inspired worldbuilding
People who play it also play: The Banner Saga 2, The Banner Saga 3, Wildermyth
Mobile version
The Banner Saga is also on Google Play and App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No ads declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No in-app purchases declared on Google Play (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
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Frequently asked about The Banner Saga
Can I run it?
Is The Banner Saga verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Banner Saga is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does The Banner Saga cost?
The Banner Saga is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to The Banner Saga?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Banner Saga are The Banner Saga 2, The Banner Saga 3, Wildermyth.
Who developed The Banner Saga?
The Banner Saga was developed by Stoic and published by Stoic Studio.