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15 Games like The Banner Saga on PlayStation that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to The Banner Saga down to the 15 that fit the “PlayStation” category. The Banner Saga 3, Northgard and XCOM® 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Banner Saga.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2014Dev Versus Evil

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to The Banner Saga is The Banner Saga 3 — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Northgard and XCOM® 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like The Banner Saga on PlayStation

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Banner Saga. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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The Banner Saga 3

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The Banner Saga 3
Closest overall match
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalMedieval
Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

It comes from the same genre as The Banner Saga and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: an isometric view.

Released 4 years after The Banner Saga.

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Northgard

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Northgard
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical
Year 2018Dev Shiro Games · PlaydigiousOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Same family as The Banner Saga: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is punishing difficulty and co-op play.

Released 4 years after The Banner Saga.

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XCOM® 2

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XCOM® 2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalCo-op
Year 2016Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

The genre is the same as The Banner Saga’s, and with it tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: melee combat and a sci-fi setting.

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Chroma Squad

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Chroma Squad
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasy2DManagement
Year 2015Dev BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America · BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment USPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to The Banner Saga for good reason: tactical combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings pixel art.

Genre100Combat79Game mode56Visuals36Setting35
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Closest on game mode
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalHardcoreProcedural
Year 2012Dev Firaxis Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

Shelved next to The Banner Saga for good reason: tactical combat and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.

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Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

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Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalHistorical2D
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as The Banner Saga and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

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Darkest Dungeon®

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Darkest Dungeon®
Closest on visuals
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalMedieval2D
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as The Banner Saga: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Darkest Dungeon II

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Darkest Dungeon II
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical2D
Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside The Banner Saga, and so does strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 9 years after The Banner Saga.

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker

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Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedieval
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as The Banner Saga and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: an isometric view.

Released 4 years after The Banner Saga.

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Spice&Wolf VR2

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Spice&Wolf VR2
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeHistorical
Year 2014Dev HeroCraftPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as The Banner Saga and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and historical setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

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Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World
Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

On paper it is what The Banner Saga is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 4 years after The Banner Saga.

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Persona 5

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Persona 5
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting
Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

The genre is the same as The Banner Saga’s, and with it strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a third-person camera.

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Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as The Banner Saga: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

Released 3 years after The Banner Saga.

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Xenogears

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Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

On paper it is what The Banner Saga is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

It predates The Banner Saga by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Final Fantasy VII

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Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

Genre puts it alongside The Banner Saga, and so does strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

It predates The Banner Saga by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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