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We filtered the 39 games similar to The Banner Saga 3 down to the 6 that fit the “Medieval” category. Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition), Darkest Dungeon® and Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Banner Saga 3.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2018Dev Stoic

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Within the “Medieval” category, the closest game to The Banner Saga 3 is Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Darkest Dungeon® and Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts follow close behind.

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The best games with a medieval setting like The Banner Saga 3

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Banner Saga 3. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalHistoricalIsometric
Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34
Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Darkest Dungeon®
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalMedieval
Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80
Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

Grotesque Tactics 2 – Dungeons and Donuts
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalMedievalFantasy
Steam👍 53%· 262MC48
Year 2011Dev Headup GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

King's Bounty: Warriors of the North
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 2.0KRAWG👍 69%· 113MC74
Year 2012Dev 1C-SoftClub · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Might & Magic: Heroes VI
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalFantasyHistoricalMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 48%· 9.2KIGDB78· 3
Year 2011Dev Black Hole Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, exploration and discovery and base building, while skipping deep simulation

Pathfinder: Kingmaker
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalIsometric
Steam👍 78%· 35KIGDB66· 3OC72· 36
Year 2018Dev Owlcat Games · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

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