Disciples II: Gallean's Return vs The Banner Saga 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Banner Saga 2 wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Disciples II: Gallean's Return is $3.18 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Disciples II: Gallean's Return | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 67 |
| Quality | 83 | 87 |
| Value | 74 | 77 |
| Popularity | 26 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.70 | $3.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 83.4% positive | 89.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 30 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Disciples II: Gallean's Return
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.70−88%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$0.91−85%Buy 
Steam Official store$1.19−80%Buy 
Side by side over time
Disciples II: Gallean's ReturnThe Banner Saga 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Disciples II: Gallean's Return | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | July 6, 2006 | April 19, 2016 |
| Developers | Strategy First | Stoic |
| Publishers | Strategy First | Stoic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Disciples II: Gallean's Return or The Banner Saga 2?
The Banner Saga 2 won the comparison against Disciples II: Gallean's Return based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Disciples II: Gallean's Return worth buying over The Banner Saga 2?
Based on the metrics, The Banner Saga 2 won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Banner Saga 2 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:52 PM UTC