If you have an Amazon or Twitch Prime account, then you already know that the membership includes free games and that still rings true as the latest title to go free was just announced. If you were curious as to what The Banner Saga plays like, now’s your chance! The title will be free for the remainder of the month and then starting March 2nd, the sequel will become free.

If you find that this franchise is something you are definitely digging, good news! Simply by downloading these games (for free!), you are helping bring The Banner Saga 3 to real life! The third installment in this series is currently in their Kickstarter phase and they are crushing it. The Banner Saga has a strong following and it shows with their backers. For every download of the first two games, Twitch will pledge $1 dollar to the third one’s campaign! Not too shabby, especially for the low, low price of Free.Fiddy.  Twitch’s commitment to this pledge will run until March 6th.

Don’t just download the game, however – the Twitch pledge doesn’t go into effect until you the player actually opens up the game. Play the game, help the developers – an easy trade-off. Stoic Studios took to their Kickstarter to urge players to get active:

Don’t forget that you need to actually launch the game (not just download it) for us to get the contributions from Twitch – so please launch it!

In case you are unfamiliar with The Banner Saga, the game is an RPG that pulls inspiration from Viking Legend. The landscapes are breathtakingly detailed with gorgeous hand-painted enviroments that draw the player into this eerie sort of calm. That calm state falls away quickly as the surrounding towns “crumble into chaos”. Like many RPGs, your choices matter. There are real in-game consequences to the decision the player makes, so choose wisely.

Appease allies, take on heroic feats, and battle strategically – these are the steps necessary to becoming the true heroes. A beautiful blend of artistic creation, engaging conversation and dialogue options, and intricate battles – The Banner Saga is a series worth picking up. And now you can do it for free!

To do so (if you are Twitch Prime member) simply find where the picture below indicates to start the download. Hint, hint – if you have Amazon Prime – Congrats! You automatically get Twitch Prime with membership.

Get your copy today and help support the third and final game in the Banner Saga franchise! Already played? Share with your friends! Sound off with your thoughts on the game below and share you experience with this artistic RPG. Don’t forget to also follow us on Twitter for gaming and entertainment news live 24/7!