Choose Anno 1503 History Edition
Choose Anno 1503 History Edition if you want a Simulation experience. Anno 1503 History Edition launched in 2024.
Anno 1503 History Edition vs Anno 1602 History Edition
Anno 1503 History Edition and Anno 1602 History Edition sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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 released in 2024. Anno 1503 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (78% positive) than Anno 1602 History Edition (76.6% positive). Anno 1602 History Edition is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1503 History Edition (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD). 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 a Strategy experience. Anno 1602 History Edition launched in 2024.
Both Anno 1503 History Edition and Anno 1602 History Edition ship Multi-player and Co-op on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. Steam reviews are nearly tied (78% vs 76.6% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Anno 1503 History Edition |  Anno 1602 History Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78% positive (41 reviews) | 76.6% positive (94 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Ubisoft Mainz |
Side by side
- Both released in 2024.
- Anno 1503 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (78% positive) than Anno 1602 History Edition (76.6% positive).
- Anno 1602 History Edition is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1503 History Edition (9.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anno 1503 History Edition vs Anno 1602 History Edition — FAQ
- Do both Anno 1503 History Edition and Anno 1602 History Edition have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Anno 1503 History Edition ships Co-op; Anno 1602 History Edition ships Co-op.