The Banner Saga vs The Banner Saga 2
9/10Match score
Higher community rating
The Banner Saga 2
+3
rating points
More player ratings
The Banner Saga
282 ratings
Quick Take
Shared Taste
Single playerSide viewIndie
The Banner Saga Stands Out
Multiplayercopyright infringementprince
The Banner Saga 2 Stands Out
Adventurestealth killregicide
Higher Rated
The Banner Saga 2
Similarity Breakdown
Similar
Game Modes
Same
Perspective
Similar
Genres
Same
Themes
Similar
Features
Shared
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Genres
IndieRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTactical
Themes
FantasyHistorical
Features
tactical turn-based combatturn-basedmoralebetrayalcorpse
Key Differences
Game Modes
The Banner Saga
Multiplayer
The Banner Saga 2
-Genres
The Banner Saga
-The Banner Saga 2
Adventure
Features
The Banner Saga
copyright infringementprincerecruitable charactersrestorationsecret pastviking mythologyboss assistancecartoon cutscenegiantspax prime 2013
The Banner Saga 2
stealth killregicidebardsberserkerscentaursclass changedream sequenceforaginginvented languagestory recap
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | The Banner Saga | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2014 | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Rating | 83/100 (282 ratings) | 86/100 (126 ratings) |
| Genres | IndieRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTactical | AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)SimulatorStrategyTactical |
| Themes | FantasyHistorical | FantasyHistorical |
| Features | tactical turn-based combatturn-basedmoralebetrayalcorpsedescendants of other charactersea appgame with chaptersmind controlshielded enemiesstatus effectsvikingsmedievalbirddialogue treesgrid-based movementmoral decisionsbow and arrowsnowbloody | tactical turn-based combatturn-basedmoralebetrayalcorpsedescendants of other charactersea appgame with chaptersmind controlshielded enemiesstatus effectsvikingsmedievalbirddialogue treesgrid-based movementmoral decisionsbow and arrowsnowbloody |
| Game Modes | MultiplayerSingle player | Single player |
| Player Perspective | Side view | Side view |
| Platforms | Android, Linux, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS | Android, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS |
Comparison Summary
The Banner Saga and The Banner Saga 2 have a 9/10 match score. Both games overlap around Single player, Side view, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy.
The Banner Saga stands out for Multiplayer, copyright infringement, prince, recruitable characters, while The Banner Saga 2 stands out for Adventure, stealth kill, regicide, bards.
The Banner Saga 2 has the higher community rating in the current dataset. Players who enjoy Single player, Side view, Indie are the most likely to find value in both.
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