The Banner Saga
Developed by Stoic · Published by Stoic Studio
At a glance
Overview
An indie, rpg, strategy game by Stoic, published by Stoic Studio — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Banner Saga.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 6 GB available space
Supported languages (12)
The Banner Saga 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?
Steam classifies The Banner Saga as a Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by Stoic. Live through an epic role-playing Viking saga where your strategic choices directly affect your personal journey. Make allies as you travel with your caravan across this stunning yet harsh landscape. Carefully choose those who will help fight a new threat that jeopardizes an entire civilization.
How much does The Banner Saga cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Banner Saga at $3.74. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Banner Saga single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Banner Saga: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Banner Saga on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Banner Saga for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Banner Saga out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 14, 2014.
What platforms is The Banner Saga on?
The Banner Saga 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 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Banner Saga cost?
Steam lists it at $3.74.
Does The Banner Saga have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 39 achievements for The Banner Saga.
What is The Banner Saga's Metacritic score?
The Banner Saga has a Metacritic score of 80/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made The Banner Saga?
The Banner Saga is developed by Stoic and published by Stoic Studio.
Where to get The Banner Saga
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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