Rank 01Why this
Also Vikings and Turn-Based, like The Banner Saga 2.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- 2018
Games like The Banner Saga 2
- 35 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Banner Saga 2 also play
The closest matches to The Banner Saga 2: The Banner Saga 3, The Banner Saga, Expeditions: Viking, King's Bounty: Warriors of the North, and Wasteland 2: Director's Cut. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as The Banner Saga 2.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Shares character development with The Banner Saga 2.
- $7.49 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
Why this: Shares faction politics with The Banner Saga 2.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like The Banner Saga 2
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Shares character development and faction politics with The Banner Saga 2.
- 84% of 17,216 reviews
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: Stoic
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 6
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 1,781 reviews
- Genres: Strategy, Indie, RPG
- Metacritic 82
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- New abilities and enemy types
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Emotional
- Character development
- Faction politics
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Why this: Same challenging mood as The Banner Saga 2.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Banner Saga 2.
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical, like The Banner Saga 2.
Ash of Gods: Redemption
Why this: Shares faction politics with The Banner Saga 2.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below The Banner Saga 2 at current Steam store prices.
Wargroove
Why this: Shares faction politics with The Banner Saga 2.
Blackguards 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Banner Saga 2.
Into the Breach
Why this: Same challenging mood as The Banner Saga 2.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to The Banner Saga 2, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Battle for Wesnoth
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Banner Saga 2.
Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena
Why this: Same challenging mood as The Banner Saga 2.
Girls' Frontline
Why this: Also Turn-Based Strategy and Tactical, like The Banner Saga 2.
Dota Underlords
Why this: Also Turn-Based and Tactical, like The Banner Saga 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
The Banner Saga
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as The Banner Saga 2.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
Why this: Shares character development with The Banner Saga 2.
Songs of Silence
Why this: Shares faction politics with The Banner Saga 2.
About The Banner Saga 2
The closest matches to The Banner Saga 2: The Banner Saga 3, The Banner Saga, Expeditions: Viking, King's Bounty: Warriors of the North, and Wasteland 2: Director's Cut. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Banner Saga 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Banner Saga 3, The Banner Saga and Expeditions: Viking — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and emotional, and single out its character development and faction politics. 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 2 is a tactical turn-based RPG from Stoic that continues the emotional journey across a breaking viking-inspired world. Players make bold leadership decisions, manage caravan resources, and navigate faction politics while developing their characters across a long campaign. The challenging combat system rewards strategic positioning and unit ability management, with players encountering new abilities and enemy types as the adventure progresses. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric tone that complements the weighty narrative choices. The game achieved a 91% positive rating from over 1,700 Steam reviews and has been verified for Steam Deck. Solo players seeking a demanding strategic experience will find character development and tactical decisions at the heart of the experience.
About The Banner Saga 2: The award-winning adventure continues in Banner Saga 2! This epic, story-based, role-playing game continues its emotional journey across a breaking world. Bold leadership decisions, wise use of resources, and skillful battle tactics are vital to ensure your viking clans make it through alive.
Is The Banner Saga 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 1,781 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 20 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 12 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- New abilities and enemy types
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I wanted to like this game, since I really enjoyed the first part of the Banner Saga. Unfortunately, one bug, still not solved after years of being on the market, makes the game nearly unplayable for me: Every hour or so, I loose the…”
People who play it also play: The Banner Saga 3, The Banner Saga, Expeditions: Viking
Mobile version
The Banner Saga 2 is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- App Store in-app purchases: (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 2
Can I run it?
Is The Banner Saga 2 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Banner Saga 2 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 2 cost?
The Banner Saga 2 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 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Banner Saga 2 are The Banner Saga 3, The Banner Saga, Expeditions: Viking.
Who developed The Banner Saga 2?
The Banner Saga 2 was developed by Stoic.