The Banner Saga 3 vs Element Space
The Banner Saga 3 and Element Space 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 3 (2018) is 1 year older than Element Space (2019). The Banner Saga 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.7% positive) than Element Space (62.5% positive). 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 3 |  Element Space | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.7% positive (1,319 reviews) | 62.5% positive (136 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Stoic | Sixth Vowel |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- The Banner Saga 3 (2018) is 1 year older than Element Space (2019).
- The Banner Saga 3 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.7% positive) than Element Space (62.5% positive).
- Element Space is currently ~96% cheaper on Steam than The Banner Saga 3 (0.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: The Banner Saga 3 is Deck Unsupported, Element Space is Deck Playable.
The Banner Saga 3 vs Element Space — FAQ
- Which is better, The Banner Saga 3 or Element Space?
- On Steam reviews The Banner Saga 3 scores higher (78.7% positive) than Element Space (62.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, The Banner Saga 3 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play The Banner Saga 3 or Element Space first?
- If you want chronology, The Banner Saga 3 (2018) came out before Element Space (2019). 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 Element Space 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.