Darkest Dungeon® vs The Banner Saga 2
6/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Banner Saga 2
+4
rating points
More player ratings
Darkest Dungeon®
453 ratings
Similarity Breakdown
Same
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Similar
Themes
Different
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)StrategyTactical
Themes
FantasyHistorical
Features
turn-basedcampingpax prime 2015medievalpax west 2016
Key Differences
Genres
Darkest Dungeon®
Turn-based strategy (TBS)
The Banner Saga 2
Simulator
Themes
Darkest Dungeon®
HorrorMystery
The Banner Saga 2
-Features
Darkest Dungeon®
procedural generationroguelikeiron maidenmasochismplague doctor
The Banner Saga 2
stealth killtactical turn-based combatregicidethe game awards - best strategy game - nomineebards
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Darkest Dungeon® | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 19, 2016 | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Rating | 82/100 (453 ratings) | 86/100 (126 ratings) |
| Genres | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)StrategyTacticalTurn-based strategy (TBS) | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTactical |
| Themes | FantasyHistoricalHorrorMystery | FantasyHistorical |
| Features | procedural generationrogueliketurn-basediron maidenmasochismplague doctorboarskull for a headcampingdepressioninsanitypax east 2014pax prime 2014pax prime 2015medieval | stealth killtactical turn-based combatturn-basedregicidethe game awards - best strategy game - nomineebardsberserkerscentaursclass changedream sequenceforaginginvented languagemoralestory recapthe game awards 2016 |
| Game Modes | Single player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, iOS | Android, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
Darkest Dungeon® and The Banner Saga 2 have a 6/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Adventure, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy.
Darkest Dungeon® stands out for Turn-based strategy (TBS), Horror, Mystery, procedural generation, while The Banner Saga 2 stands out for Simulator, stealth kill, tactical turn-based combat, regicide.
The Banner Saga 2 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Adventure are the most likely to find value in both.