5 Games with a historical setting 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 5 that fit the “Historical” category. Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue, Dragon's Crown and Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Banner Saga 2.

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The best games with a historical setting like The Banner Saga 2

5 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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyHistoricalMedieval2D

IGDB81· 11

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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#3Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloRangedHistoricalFantasy2D

Steam👍 74%· 3.8KIGDB70· 8OC67· 53

Year 2015Dev Climax Studios · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

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

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloRangedNarrativeHistoricalFantasy2D

Steam👍 90%· 3.8KRAWG👍 47%· 329MC78IGDB85· 4OC78· 30

Year 2015Dev AlientrapPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming, while skipping turn-based strategy

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