Shields of Loyalty 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 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics. The Banner Saga 2 is R$6.59 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Shields of Loyalty | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 48 | 67 |
| Quality | 60 | 87 |
| Value | 69 | 60 |
| Popularity | 18 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 26.21 | R$ 19.62 |
| Steam Review Score | 77.1% positive | 89.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
Shields of LoyaltyThe Banner Saga 2
Details and requirements
| Item | Shields of Loyalty | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 12, 2025 | April 19, 2016 |
| Developers | Mosaic Mask Studio | Stoic |
| Publishers | indie.io | 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: Shields of Loyalty or The Banner Saga 2?
The Banner Saga 2 won the comparison against Shields of Loyalty 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 Shields of Loyalty 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. Shields of Loyalty currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:43 PM UTC