Choose The Banner Saga 3
Choose The Banner Saga 3 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. 1,319 Steam reviews back the pick.
The Banner Saga 3 vs Pedigree Tactics
The Banner Saga 3 and Pedigree Tactics 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. The Banner Saga 3 (2018) is 5 years older than Pedigree Tactics (2023). Pedigree Tactics scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than The Banner Saga 3 (78.7% 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 Pedigree Tactics
Choose Pedigree Tactics if it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pedigree Tactics launched in 2023.
Both The Banner Saga 3 and Pedigree Tactics 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
 The Banner Saga 3 |  Pedigree Tactics | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.7% positive (1,319 reviews) | 91.7% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stoic | Schnauzer Schtudios LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, RPG on Steam.
- The Banner Saga 3 (2018) is 5 years older than Pedigree Tactics (2023).
- Pedigree Tactics scores higher on Steam reviews (91.7% positive) than The Banner Saga 3 (78.7% positive).
- Pedigree Tactics is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than The Banner Saga 3 (4.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- The Banner Saga 3 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Pedigree Tactics has no Deck rating yet.
The Banner Saga 3 vs Pedigree Tactics — FAQ
- Should I play The Banner Saga 3 or Pedigree Tactics first?
- If you want chronology, The Banner Saga 3 (2018) came out before Pedigree Tactics (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 The Banner Saga 3 and Pedigree Tactics 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.