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Year 2016Dev Stoic

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to The Banner Saga 2 is Castlevania: Bloodlines — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Super Castlevania IV and Horsey Game follow close behind.

#1Castlevania: Bloodlines95 #2Super Castlevania IV88 #3Horsey Game88 #4Magical Diary: Horse Hall88 #5Final Fight 387

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The best narrative games like The Banner Saga 2

19 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.

#1Castlevania: Bloodlines

95

Castlevania: Bloodlines

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrative2DDarkLoot

Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Shared with The Banner Saga 2: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

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

#2Super Castlevania IV

88

Super Castlevania IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrative2DDarkHorror

IGDB100· 1

Year 1991Dev Konami

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

88

Horsey Game

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

#4Magical Diary: Horse Hall

88

Magical Diary: Horse Hall

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

#5Final Fight 3

87

Final Fight 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrative2DCo-op

Year 1995Dev Capcom

✓ Like The Banner Saga 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

87

鬼谷八荒 Tale of Immortal

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 55%· 226K

Year 2021Dev 鬼谷工作室 · Lightning GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and visual novel storytelling, while skipping combat magic

86

Aztaka

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

#8The Longest Journey

86

The Longest Journey

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

86

Unavowed

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

Steam GOG Nintendo

#10Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

86

Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes

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

#11Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

85

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalNarrative2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

#12Dust: An Elysian Tail

83

Dust: An Elysian Tail

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Banner Saga 2: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

81

Islets

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DMelee

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping turn-based strategy

80

Apotheon

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

#15BloodRayne (Legacy)

80

BloodRayne (Legacy)

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasy2DMelee

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Banner Saga 2: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

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