The Banner Saga 2 vs Spear Song
The Banner Saga 2 and Spear Song both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. The Banner Saga 2 (2016) is 8 years older than Spear Song (2024). Spear Song is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Banner Saga 2 (10.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 The Banner Saga 2 |  Spear Song | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 10.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.6% positive (1,781 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stoic | Divovision Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Banner Saga 2 (2016) is 8 years older than Spear Song (2024).
- Spear Song is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than The Banner Saga 2 (10.49 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Banner Saga 2 is Deck Verified, Spear Song is Deck Playable.
The Banner Saga 2 vs Spear Song — FAQ
- Should I play The Banner Saga 2 or Spear Song first?
- If you want chronology, The Banner Saga 2 (2016) came out before Spear Song (2024). 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 The Banner Saga 2 and Spear Song similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.