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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2014Dev Versus Evil

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to The Banner Saga is Etherlords II — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright and West of Loathing follow close behind.

#1Etherlords II94 #2Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright93 #3West of Loathing90 #4Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest90 #5The Banner Saga 389

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The best narrative games like The Banner Saga

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Etherlords II

94

Etherlords II

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

Steam👍 83%· 493RAWG👍 79%· 90MC78IGDB70· 1

Year 2003Dev Nival Interactive · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

#2Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

93

Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

IGDB90· 2OC85· 64

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, base building and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

#3West of Loathing

90

West of Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalRangedNarrativeHistorical2D

Steam👍 98%· 10KRAWG👍 89%· 120MC88IGDB82· 4OC85· 36

Year 2017Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Steam GOG Nintendo

#4Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

90

Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeFantasy

IGDB90· 2OC86· 65

Year 2015Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and base building, while skipping deep simulation

#5The Banner Saga 3

89

The Banner Saga 3

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 79%· 3.0KIGDB87· 9OC84· 70

Year 2018Dev Stoic · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping ranged combat

#6Tactical Breach Wizards

88

Tactical Breach Wizards

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#7Pathfinder: Kingmaker

88

Pathfinder: Kingmaker

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedieval

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

#8Shadows Over Loathing

88

Shadows Over Loathing

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrative2DOpen World

Steam👍 96%· 3.3KOC81· 10

Year 2022Dev AsymmetricPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and open world exploration, while skipping deep simulation

#9Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

86

Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyOpen World

Steam👍 88%· 20KIGDB85· 14OC89· 88

Year 2018Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Versus EvilOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

#10Keep Driving

86

Keep Driving

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrative2DCasual

Steam👍 94%· 6.0KIGDB90· 1OC89· 22

Year 2025Dev YCJY GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping ranged combat

#11Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

86

Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyMedievalHistorical2D

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

86

Persona 5

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyCrafting

IGDB94· 21OC94· 138

Year 2016Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, crafting mechanics and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#13Torment: Tides of Numenera

86

Torment: Tides of Numenera

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

#14Willy-Nilly Knight

85

Willy-Nilly Knight

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 301

Year 2017Dev Double Dice GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual isometric and early access, while skipping deep simulation

85

Xenogears

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi

IGDB90· 1

Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

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