Games like Anno 1602 History Edition
If Anno 1602 History Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Anno 1503 History Edition, Anno 1701 History Edition and Anno 1404 - History Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, challenging and contemplative. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Anno 1503 History Edition
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Shares colony expansion, naval combat, strategy and an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Top pick for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.
Anno 1701 History Edition
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Shares island settlement, resource logistics, strategy and an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Second-strongest match for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.
Anno 1404 - History Edition
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Third-strongest match for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.
East India Company
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Shares trade route management and an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Ranked #4 for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Trade exotic goods, command fleets, and dominate 17th-century seas. This blend of real-time strategy and naval warfare lets you build a trading empire across Europe and Asia. Strategize trade routes, engage in epic naval battles, and expand your influence to become the ultimate maritime force.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Ranked #5 for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
Stronghold HD (2012)
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Shares resource management and an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Ranked #6 for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
The original castle sim, Stronghold HD allows you to design, build and destroy historical castles. Engage in medieval warfare against the AI in one of two single player campaigns or online with up to 8 players.
Pioneers of Pagonia
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Shares production chains, city building and a nostalgic mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Ranked #7 for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Rebuild hope in a world that was lost in the fog. Lead your Pioneers across the isles of Pagonia, unite scattered tribes, raise thriving communities and discover the history of your people as you reclaim your world in the new story campaign.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Ranked #8 for Anno 1602 History Edition fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is the third offering in the award winning Civilization IV series. A re-imagining of the classic Colonization game Sid Meier created in 1994, Sid Meier's Civilization IV: Colonization is a total conversion of the Civilization IV engine into a game experience in which players will lead a European...
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Nubby's Number Factory
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The Riftbreaker: Prologue
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Anno 1800
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
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Anno 117: Pax Romana
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Shares production chains, city building, strategy and an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Another title from Ubisoft Mainz, the studio behind Anno 1602 History Edition. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Shape the Roman Empire in this genre-defining strategic builder game. Build cities while expanding your influence through Roman provinces. Govern using your economic prowess, diplomatic skills, or military might.
Anno 1404 - History Edition
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Another title from Ubisoft Mainz, the studio behind Anno 1602 History Edition. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Anno® 1404 History Edition.
Anno 1701 History Edition
WHY THIS
Shares island settlement, resource logistics, strategy and an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Another title from Ubisoft Mainz, the studio behind Anno 1602 History Edition. Shares Strategy with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Rediscover the classic gameplay of 1701 A.D. and its expansion The Sunken Dragon in Anno® 1701 History Edition.
Anno 1503 History Edition
WHY THIS
Shares colony expansion, naval combat, strategy and an atmospheric mood with Anno 1602 History Edition.
Another title from Ubisoft Mainz, the studio behind Anno 1602 History Edition.
Experience the classic gameplay of 1503 A.D.: The New World, optimized for current computers with resolutions up to 4K.
Frequently asked about Anno 1602 History Edition
- Does Anno 1602 History Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Anno 1602 History Edition is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Anno 1602 History Edition cost?
- Anno 1602 History Edition is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Anno 1602 History Edition have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Anno 1602 History Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Anno 1602 History Edition?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Anno 1602 History Edition are Anno 1503 History Edition, Anno 1701 History Edition, Anno 1404 - History Edition.
- Who developed Anno 1602 History Edition?
- Anno 1602 History Edition was developed by Ubisoft Mainz and published by Ubisoft.
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