Indie · July 26, 2018
The Banner Saga 3 (2018)
Legendary Edition The Legendary Edition Includes: • Digital Game Download • Survival Mode DLC • Eternal Arena DLC • Official Soundtrack by Grammy nominated composer Austin Wintory. • Digital Wallpaper • Digital copy of the world map • Gold Wasp in-game item • Exclusive Heroic Title - 'Shadow Walker' • Exclusive Legendary Item - 'Petrie Clan Ring' • Digital copy of 'The Gift of Hadrborg' novel by James Fadeley Digital Deluxe Edition The Deluxe Edition Includes: • Digital Game Download • Official Soundtrack by Grammy nominated composer Austin Wintory. • Digital Wallpaper • Digital copy of the world map • Gold Wasp in-game item About the Game THE GAME Banner Saga 3 is the epic conclusion to a sweeping viking saga six years in the making. This strategic RPG, acclaimed for its strong story and compelling characters has won over 20 awards and been nominated for 4 BAFTA awards. As the world crumbles around you, how will you survive when the Darkness draws near, and who will you trust with the fate of the world? FEATURES A cast of powerful characters - In the final chapter of the Banner Saga, guide more than 40 heroes to survive against the toughest odds yet, many old and familiar faces, and some new allies you’ve never met before, including powerful menders and, for the first time, playable dredge. Just remember that nobody is safe. Decisions matter - Determine the fate of your travel-weary allies with a multitude of outcomes truly tailored to the decisions you make- not just here, but carried over from previous games in the trilogy as well. Nothing is unimportant. Nothing is forgotten. Finely-tuned tactical combat - in a series known for innovative combat, this chapter delivers more unique and custom battles than ever before, from disturbing new warped enemies and multi-wave combat to unique and powerful heroic titles for allies that can turn the tide of battle. A timeless art style - the gorgeous landscapes and animation of the Banner Saga are at their best in Banner Saga 3. Explore unimaginable vistas warped in strange and beautiful ways by the Darkness, and more fully-animated story moments than both the previous games combined. An epic soundtrack - composed by Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory, this final full-length score, recorded by a live orchestra, concludes the trilogy on a high note. Play it again - experience the trilogy as it was meant to played. Import your saves from one game to the next and discover a wealth of new an unexpected outcomes from decisions both large and small. THE END HAS COME As the Darkness covers the land, the end has truly come. Now it is up to you and the survivors who have travelled so far from home. The Banner Saga 3 brings closure as all is finally revealed in the definitive conclusion to the award-winning Banner Saga trilogy. Rally your allies, steel your resolve and push into the wind!
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Peer Indie titles
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Strategy · 97
- RPG · 93
- Turn-Based Tactics · 66
- Story Rich · 65
- Indie · 61
- Turn-Based Strategy · 45
- Turn-Based Combat · 43
- Turn-Based · 38
- Choices Matter · 38
- Tactical RPG · 36
- Tactical · 36
- Singleplayer · 28
- Fantasy · 18
- Vikings · 18
- Hand-drawn · 14
Position in Indie
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.8k Steam reviews | Top 73% in Indie |
| Positive rating | 81% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 80% |
| Metacritic | 82/100 | Genre average 77 — top 29% of Indie titles |
| Engagement hours | 9 h average | Top 61% for session depth among Indie |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
81%Mostly Positive · 2.8k reviews
2.3k positive · 540 negative
Metacritic
82/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.4/10
Curator recommendations
2.5k
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Stats
- Steam Leaderboards
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Remote Play on TV
Accessibility
- Captions available
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (10)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
Press Quotes
“The Banner Saga is a classic...it guarantees to be as playable in 20 years as it is right now. And right now it is perfect.” 10/10 – Newsweek “The Banner Saga is one of the best games I've played this year.” 9/10 – PCGamer “The Journey Mattered ... The Banner Saga 3 is a fantastic end to one of gaming's best trilogies.” 9.5/10 – TechRaptor
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
9h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
10h
Typical completion time
Achievements
101
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 26, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Stoic |
| Publisher | Stoic Studio |
| Base price | $3.74 |
| DLC / Add-ons | 5 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
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