The Banner Saga

Why recommended

• Features deep, tactical turn-based combat on a grid, where positioning, unit abilities, and environmental factors are crucial for survival, akin to The Banner Saga's strategic battles.
• Criteria — Blends Adventure with Strategy, as you explore a procedurally generated open world, taking contracts and making difficult choices that impact your company's fate, all in a Singleplayer experience.
• The game shares a similar thematic identity with its focus on a dark, medieval, low-fantasy setting, emphasizing the harsh realities of survival and the constant threat of permadeath for your units.

Why recommended

• Offers a compelling mix of strategic turn-based combat on a hex grid and RPG elements, including unit progression and equipment, mirroring the tactical depth of The Banner Saga.
• Criteria — Provides a rich Adventure experience through exploration and questing in a medieval fantasy world, with strategic army management and combat, designed for Singleplayer engagement.
• The game's dark fantasy setting and focus on medieval warfare, combined with a branching narrative, resonate with the thematic elements and challenging decision-making found in The Banner Saga.

Why recommended

• Features deep, tactical turn-based combat where unit placement, class advantages, and character abilities are paramount, providing a similar strategic challenge to The Banner Saga.
• Criteria — Delivers a strong Adventure through its narrative and exploration of the monastery and surrounding regions, driven by strategic decisions in combat and character development, primarily a Singleplayer experience.
• The game emphasizes strong narrative choices and character relationships, where the consequences of your decisions significantly impact the story and the fate of your units, echoing the emotional weight of The Banner Saga's narrative.