The Age of Decadence 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. The Age of Decadence is $0.62 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Age of Decadence | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 64 | 67 |
| Quality | 81 | 87 |
| Value | 72 | 77 |
| Popularity | 29 | 28 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.26 | $3.88 |
| Steam Review Score | 82.4% positive | 89.8% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 10 | 12 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Age of Decadence | The Banner Saga 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 14, 2015 | April 19, 2016 |
| Developers | Iron Tower Studio | Stoic |
| Publishers | Iron Tower Studio | Stoic |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | 2.5 GHz Processor or better | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 / Radeon HD 4870 (1Gb) or better | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | — |
| Storage (minimum) | 1900 MB available space | 6 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Age of Decadence or The Banner Saga 2?
The Banner Saga 2 won the comparison against The Age of Decadence 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 The Age of Decadence 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, 04:19 PM UTC