The Banner Saga: Factions
Developed by Stoic · Published by Versus Evil
At a glance
Overview
A free to play, indie, rpg game by Stoic, published by Versus Evil — multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Banner Saga: Factions is the premiere multiplayer role-playing strategy game on PC and Mac. It brings the feeling of beloved tactical games to a high-definition era with gorgeous hand-animated artwork and a degree of depth unprecedented in the realm of free games. Fight, learn, and lead your clan of vikings to glory!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Banner Saga: Factions.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *:Windows XP
- Processor:1.6GHz
- Memory:512 MB RAM
Recommended
- Memory:1024 MB RAM
- Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection
Supported languages (1)
The Banner Saga: Factions FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is The Banner Saga: Factions?
Steam classifies The Banner Saga: Factions as a Free To Play, Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Stoic. The Banner Saga: Factions is the premiere multiplayer role-playing strategy game on PC and Mac. It brings the feeling of beloved tactical games to a high-definition era with gorgeous hand-animated artwork and a degree of depth unprecedented in the realm of free games. Fight, learn, and lead your clan of vikings to glory!
How much does The Banner Saga: Factions cost?
As of June 2026, Steam hasn’t published a price for The Banner Saga: Factions. We won’t guess one — check its Steam page.
Is The Banner Saga: Factions single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Banner Saga: Factions: Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is The Banner Saga: Factions on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Banner Saga: Factions for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does The Banner Saga: Factions support cross-platform play?
Steam tags The Banner Saga: Factions with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is The Banner Saga: Factions out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Feb 25, 2013.
What platforms is The Banner Saga: Factions on?
The Banner Saga: Factions is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is The Banner Saga: Factions single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does The Banner Saga: Factions cost?
A current price isn't recorded in our data — check the Steam page.
Does The Banner Saga: Factions have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 42 achievements for The Banner Saga: Factions.
What is The Banner Saga: Factions's Metacritic score?
The Banner Saga: Factions has a Metacritic score of 67/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Banner Saga: Factions?
The Banner Saga: Factions is developed by Stoic and published by Versus Evil.
Where to get The Banner Saga: Factions
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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