Choose Colonize
Choose Colonize if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Colonize launched in 2026.
Colonize vs Anno 1602 History Edition
Colonize and Anno 1602 History Edition both land in Strategy 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 are Strategy games on Steam. Anno 1602 History Edition (2024) is 2 years older than Colonize (2026). Anno 1602 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than Colonize (42.1% 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 1602 History Edition
Choose Anno 1602 History Edition if you want the Multi-player and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Anno 1602 History Edition launched in 2024.
Both Colonize and Anno 1602 History Edition sit in Strategy on Steam, 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
 Colonize |  Anno 1602 History Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 42.1% positive (107 reviews) | 76.6% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Rembrosoft | Ubisoft Mainz |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Anno 1602 History Edition (2024) is 2 years older than Colonize (2026).
- Anno 1602 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (76.6% positive) than Colonize (42.1% positive).
- Anno 1602 History Edition is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Colonize (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Anno 1602 History Edition has co-op; Colonize does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Colonize vs Anno 1602 History Edition — FAQ
- Should I play Colonize or Anno 1602 History Edition first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 1602 History Edition (2024) came out before Colonize (2026). 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 Colonize and Anno 1602 History Edition similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.
- Does Colonize have multiplayer like Anno 1602 History Edition?
- No. Anno 1602 History Edition supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while Colonize is listed as single-player only.