Indie · May 27, 2019
Banner of the Maid (2019)
Deluxe Edition Dive into an alternate French Revolution infused with fantasy in this acclaimed turn-based strategy JRPG. The Deluxe Edition includes: The full base game: Banner of the Maid The thrilling paid DLC: The Oriental Pirate Follow Pauline Bonaparte as she rises from young officer to leader amid the chaos of revolutionary Paris, then set sail with the Chinese Pirate Confederation. Team up with the fearless pirate Mu Zhiyun, unlock brand-new challenge missions, and command an entirely new unit type! JOIN OUR COMMUNITY About the Game Banner of the Maid blends the deep, tactical challenge of classic Japanese Strategy RPGs (SRPG) with a stunning anime art style, set against the backdrop of an alternate French Revolution. Forget what you know about history—here, the Maid's power can turn the tide of war. As Pauline Bonaparte , the sister of the rising general Napoleon, you must lead your troops to victory while navigating the treacherous political salons of Paris. KEY FEATURES: Deep Turn-Based Tactics Experience the golden age of grid-based strategy. Command Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, and Skirmishers. Master the Rock-Paper-Scissors unit counters, utilize terrain advantages (High ground, Grass, Mud), and manage your ammunition in challenging battles that reward tactical thinking over grinding. A Visual Feast & Anime Aesthetics Immerse yourself in a beautifully reimagined 18th-century France. Featuring over 30+ unique characters designed with exquisite anime aesthetics. Collect and command a diverse cast of generals, from historical legends to original heroines. Political Intrigue in Paris The battlefield is not the only place where wars are won. Between battles, navigate the 'Malmaison Salon.' Complete quests for the Royalists, Jacobins, and other factions to unlock special weapons, funding, and secret story routes. Your choices matter! Heroic Progression & Customization Train your commanders! Customize your playstyle by experimenting with different combinations of unit classes and skills. Promote generals to advanced tiers, and optimize your loadout to face any threat. Bond with your generals to uncover their backstories and unlock their full potential on the field.
Indie releases from 2019
38 Indie titles launched in 2019 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Indie titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 183
- Turn-Based Strategy · 168
- RPG · 143
- Turn-Based Tactics · 101
- Indie · 97
- Female Protagonist · 92
- Tactical RPG · 86
- JRPG · 72
- Anime · 64
- Sexual Content · 54
- Turn-Based Combat · 46
- Turn-Based · 35
- Nudity · 22
- 2D · 19
- Historical · 17
Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 7.8k Steam reviews | Top 31% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 87% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 60% |
| Metacritic | 70/100 | Genre average 77 — top 89% of Indie titles |
| Engagement hours | 16 h average | Top 41% for session depth among Indie |
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- PvP
- Online PvP
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
87%Very Positive · 7.8k reviews
6.8k positive · 1.0k negative
Metacritic
70/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
8.1/10
Curator recommendations
6.3k
Press Quotes
“The game loop of progressing through the French Revolution while also building an affinity with various factions is brilliant” 7.5/10 – Noisy Pixel “This game is sure to delight retro fans.” 7/10 – Meristation “Banner of the Maid is an ambitious tactical RPG with a lot of great ideas on the table. It’s beautiful and challenging” 8/10 – RPG Fan
Release & Availability
| Release date | May 27, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Azure Flame Studio |
| Publisher | 2P Games |
| Base price | $3.39 -80% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | [email protected] |
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
16h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
6h
Typical completion time
Achievements
24
Steam unlocks available
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (3)
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
- Traditional Chinese
- English volume_up
Full audio (2)
- Simplified Chinese
- English
Editions & Packages
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