The Banner Saga 3 similar games & best alternatives

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The Banner Saga 3

PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2018

Should you play it?

Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards.

What works

  • Deep and impactful story with meaningful choices
  • Beautiful art style and music
  • Engaging turn-based tactical combat
  • Strong emotional and atmospheric immersion
  • Character progression and customization

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical issues including crashes and bugs
  • Some players find combat repetitive
  • Story ending feels abrupt or incomplete to some
  • Lack of full voice acting and occasional translation issues
  • Additional content behind dlc paywalls

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Great Villainess: Strategy of Lily

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon

  • FINAL FANTASY IX

  • Regalia: Of Men and Monarchs

  • Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader

  • Tales of Berseria™

Less intimate

Games that feels like The Banner Saga 3 but with less focus on close relationships

  • MASSIVE CHALICE

  • Ash of Gods: Redemption

  • Star Renegades

  • Disgaea PC

  • Battle Chasers: Nightwar

  • Disgaea 5 Complete

Less fellowship-oriented

Games that feels like The Banner Saga 3 but with less of a community feel

  • The Banner Saga

  • Ruined King: A League of Legends Story™

  • Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery

  • Hades II

  • The Nameless: Slay Dragon

  • Love n War: Warlord by Chance

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like The Banner Saga 3 but with less leadership over others

  • WitchSpring R

  • 幻想枝魂 Soul Fantasy

  • Black Book

  • Noctuary

  • Omensight: Definitive Edition

  • Virgo Versus The Zodiac

More social

Games that feels like The Banner Saga 3 but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Pyre

  • Shape of Dreams

  • Wild Bastards

  • Outcast Tales: The First Journey

  • Demonschool

  • The NOexistenceN of Morphean Paradox : The Forest of Silver Shallots

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The Banner Saga 3: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Cooperation.

Last update: 21/08/2026