The Banner Saga 2 vs Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus wins 10 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus is $2.39 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | The Banner Saga 2 | Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Worth It | 67 | 70 |
| Quality | 87 | 86 |
| Value | 77 | 73 |
| Popularity | 28 | 33 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.88 | $1.49 |
| Steam Review Score | 89.8% positive | 91.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 12 | 273 |
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Details and requirements
| Item | The Banner Saga 2 | Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 19, 2016 | November 15, 2018 |
| Developers | Stoic | Bulwark Studios |
| Publishers | Stoic | Kasedo Games |
| Platforms | Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10 | 64-bit Windows 7, 64-bit Windows 8 (8.1) or 64-bit Windows 10 |
| Memory (minimum) | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 6 GB available space | 11 GB available space |
| Processor (minimum) | — | 3GHz Quad Core |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | 4GB AMD Radeon R9 380, 4GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or better |
| Sound Card (minimum) | — | DirectX compatible sound card |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: The Banner Saga 2 or Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus?
Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus won the comparison against The Banner Saga 2 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 Banner Saga 2 worth buying over Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus?
Based on the metrics, Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus 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, 03:26 PM UTC