The Banner Saga (2014)
- Developer
- Stoic
- Publisher
- Stoic Studio
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Indie, RPG, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.5 of 5, 15,916 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 10 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A methodical journey through a bleak fantasy world where every caravan decision and tactical battle feels weighty and consequential.
atmosphericstrategicstory richhand-drawnmeditativetensemeaningful choicesharsh
What players say
Players praise the storytelling and art, but they are split on the difficulty, some find it brutally hard even on easy, others say it is not too punishing. The combat lacks depth for its frequency, the campaign is short, and replay value is low, though the emotional weight of choices and the ending stays with players.
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