The Banner Saga 2014

Released: January 14, 2014
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy · Tactical · Indie
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · Linux · Android · PC · iOS · Mac · Xbox One · Nintendo Switch
Developer: Stoic
Publisher: Versus Evil
More info: Wikipedia IGDB

Where to buy

Digital: GOG GMG Steam Nintendo PlayStation Xbox
In a collection: The Banner Saga Trilogy

Epic Games Nintendo Xbox

The Banner Saga Complete Pack

Steam
Physical: Search on Amazon

Affiliate links: GOG, Fanatical, Green Man Gaming, ININ Games and Amazon

Is it still worth playing?

Stoic's 2014 single player turn based tactical role playing game for Windows and OS X, in a Viking inspired world. You guide a caravan across a vast frozen landscape against the Dredge, following two groups of characters whose paths merge. There is no looting or buying items, and no reloading after defeat, and losing a battle does not end the game. Combat is on a square grid with six heroes picked from a roster, the side with fewer units gets more actions per round, and attack strength is tied to current health. An armor gauge above health reduces physical damage, and willpower is a limited resource for moving farther and doing extra damage. The journey is in the style of The Oregon Trail, with rations running low. Supplies, morale and renown carry between fights and choices can kill party members for good, so the caravan and the combat still pull on each other today.