Is The Banner Saga: Factions free?

Not right now — Steam does not list The Banner Saga: Factions as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.

Can I play The Banner Saga: Factions on Mac?

Yes. The Banner Saga: Factions has a native macOS version on Steam.

Does The Banner Saga: Factions have crossplay?

Yes — Steam lists The Banner Saga: Factions with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.

Is The Banner Saga: Factions on PC Game Pass?

No — The Banner Saga: Factions is not on PC Game Pass right now.

The Banner Saga: Factions

Stoic · February 25, 2013 · Free to Play, Strategy, Indie, RPG, Turn-Based Strategy

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About The Banner Saga: Factions

✦ AI summary

Command a clan of hand-animated Vikings in tactical turn-based battles against other players, where every decision shapes your path to glory. This free multiplayer strategy game combines gorgeous hand-drawn visuals with deep strategic depth that rivals premium competitors.

The Banner Saga: Factions is the premiere multiplayer role-playing strategy game on PC and Mac. It brings the feeling of beloved tactical games to a high-definition era with gorgeous hand-animated artwork and a degree of depth unprecedented in the realm of free games. Fight, learn, and lead your clan of vikings to glory!

The Banner Saga: Factions — game info

Platforms: Windows, macOS
Player modes: Multiplayer, Cross-platform multiplayer
PC Game Pass: Not included

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The Banner Saga: Factions — questions & answers

Is The Banner Saga: Factions free?: Not right now — Steam does not list The Banner Saga: Factions as free to play, and none of the stores we track sells it in your region.
Can I play The Banner Saga: Factions on Mac?: Yes. The Banner Saga: Factions has a native macOS version on Steam.
Does The Banner Saga: Factions have crossplay?: Yes — Steam lists The Banner Saga: Factions with cross-platform multiplayer, so players on Steam can play with players on other platforms. Steam does not say which platforms; the developer's site has the full list.
Is The Banner Saga: Factions on PC Game Pass?: No — The Banner Saga: Factions is not on PC Game Pass right now.

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Dec 27, 2025

Don't buy it - the service is no longer available = you cannot play the game. Learn from me, do not repeat my mistake. DO NOT BUY IT!

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Not recommended Dec 19, 2025

Whoever thought about making this, game dev is not for you.

1 found this helpful

Recommended Apr 20, 2024

Remember much fun with this turn-based Viking themed title. The art style was simple yet very well designed and drawn. The tactical combat was very engaging, and as usual I spent hours just experimenting with different builds and approaches to dispatching my opponents. Shame it's no longer around, R.I.P.

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Recommended May 25, 2025

Was a fun turn based pvp. Sadly was discontinued. I don't really know if there was a significant playerbase to justify the server maintenance, but I remember having trouble finding matches back in the day. Although the exists, it's not the same thing.

Recommended Jul 12, 2024

good game

Not recommended Apr 17, 2024

used to have lots of fun back when they had multiplayer but they removed it stoped playing ever since

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