Choose Anno 1404 - History Edition
Choose Anno 1404 - History Edition if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,226 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 1404 - History Edition vs Anno 1701 History Edition
Anno 1404 - History Edition and Anno 1701 History Edition both land in Strategy, Simulation on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Anno 1404 - History Edition (2020) is 4 years older than Anno 1701 History Edition (2024). Anno 1701 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Anno 1404 - History Edition (76.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Anno 1701 History Edition
Choose Anno 1701 History Edition if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anno 1701 History Edition launched in 2024.
Both Anno 1404 - History Edition and Anno 1701 History Edition sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Anno 1404 - History Edition |  Anno 1701 History Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.3% positive (1,226 reviews) | 87.9% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Ubisoft Mainz |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Anno 1404 - History Edition (2020) is 4 years older than Anno 1701 History Edition (2024).
- Anno 1701 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Anno 1404 - History Edition (76.3% positive).
- Anno 1701 History Edition is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1404 - History Edition (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Anno 1404 - History Edition vs Anno 1701 History Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Anno 1404 - History Edition or Anno 1701 History Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 1404 - History Edition (2020) came out before Anno 1701 History Edition (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Anno 1404 - History Edition and Anno 1701 History Edition similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Anno 1404 - History Edition and Anno 1701 History Edition have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Anno 1404 - History Edition ships Co-op; Anno 1701 History Edition ships Co-op.