13 Magic games like The Banner Saga 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to The Banner Saga 2 down to the 13 that fit the “Magic” category. Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue, Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes and Dragon's Crown top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Banner Saga 2.

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The best magic games like The Banner Saga 2

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Banner Saga 2. 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.

#1Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMagicFantasyMedievalHistorical

Steam👍 93%· 1.6K

Year 2020Dev Entertainment Forge · GrabTheGamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Banner Saga 2, expect deep RPG systems, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, resource management and base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 50%· 39MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Stardock EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Banner Saga 2, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyHistoricalMedieval2D

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Year 2013Dev Vanillaware · Nippon Ichi SoftwareOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed The Banner Saga 2, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagic2DMelee

Year 1993Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed The Banner Saga 2, expect deep RPG systems, combat magic and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#6Magical Diary: Horse Hall

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasyAnime

Steam👍 90%· 1.0KRAWG👍 52%· 23

Year 2012Dev Hanako GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with The Banner Saga 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: visual novel storytelling, setting anime and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#7Aztaka

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 68%· 161

Year 2009Dev CiteremisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#8The Longest Journey

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeFantasy2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed The Banner Saga 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicHistoricalMedieval2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.4KRAWG👍 80%· 45MC67IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev EightyEight GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, deep simulation and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#11Runespell: Overture

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyCasualLoot

Steam👍 74%· 387MC69

Year 2011Dev Mystic BoxPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Banner Saga 2, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasyCasualRelaxing

Steam👍 91%· 2.5KRAWG👍 39%· 90

Year 2010Dev SubsoapPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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#13Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicFantasy2DMultiplayer

IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Jupiter Corporation · Nintendo

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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