Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga vs The Banner Saga
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga wins 9 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga is $8.51 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga | The Banner Saga |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 56 | 65 |
| Quality | 90 | 85 |
| Value | 32 | 67 |
| Popularity | 33 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.80 | $9.31 |
| Steam Review Score | 94.7% positive | 88.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 261 | 22 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga
Kinguin Cheapest Key marketplace$0.80−96%Buy 
GAMIVO Key marketplace$0.97−95%Buy 
Loaded Authorized reseller$1.09−95%Buy 
Side by side over time
Symphony of War: The Nephilim SagaThe Banner Saga
Details and requirements
| Item | Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga | The Banner Saga |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 10, 2022 | January 14, 2014 |
| Developers | Dancing Dragon Games | Stoic |
| Publishers | Dancing Dragon Games | Stoic Studio |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 / 98 / XP / Vista / 7 / 8 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 1 Ghz | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 256 MB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga or The Banner Saga?
Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga 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 Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga worth buying over The Banner Saga?
Based on the metrics, Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga 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 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 12:56 PM UTC