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3. The Banner Saga 1 & 2

Turn-based strategy may forever be in the shadow of the mighty XCOM, but The Banner Saga managers to pull off a tone that mixes the bleak outlook of Game of Thrones with the fantastical character designs of old-school literature.

Pegged to eventually be a trilogy, the first two instalments prove developers Stoic know how to tell stories on both micro and macrocosmic scales. The world you're presented with may not have a name, but it's absolutely rammed with attention to detail. Yes, the combat itself is an intense form of turn-based strategy, one where health is also attack strength, but you'll find yourself caring about the outcome of every bout, simply because you've spent so much time investing in this band of characters from start to finish.

Think about a version of Game of Thrones where you decided the fate of all your favourites, one step at a time. That's the nearest comparison I can think of, but that's before you factor in TBS' own tale of Gods, giants and land serpents all out to get in your way.