Songs of Silence vs The Banner Saga
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Songs of Silence wins 7 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Songs of Silence is R$4.71 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Songs of Silence | The Banner Saga |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 65 |
| Quality | 79 | 85 |
| Value | 71 | 34 |
| Popularity | 27 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 37.00 | R$ 41.71 |
| Steam Review Score | 79.2% positive | 88.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 15 | 22 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Songs of Silence | The Banner Saga |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 13, 2024 | January 14, 2014 |
| Developers | Chimera Entertainment | Stoic |
| Publishers | Chimera Entertainment, H2 Interactive (Korea and Japan) | Stoic Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | 64-bit Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel® Core™ i7-7700T CPU @ 2.90GHz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 1070 | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 10 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Songs of Silence or The Banner Saga?
Songs of Silence won the comparison against The Banner Saga 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 Songs of Silence worth buying over The Banner Saga?
Based on the metrics, Songs of Silence 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. Songs of Silence currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:29 PM UTC