Choose Anno 1602 History Edition
Choose Anno 1602 History Edition if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Anno 1602 History Edition launched in 2024.
Anno 1602 History Edition vs Anno 1701 History Edition
Anno 1602 History Edition and Anno 1701 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. Both released in 2024. Anno 1701 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Anno 1602 History Edition (76.6% 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 you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Anno 1701 History Edition launched in 2024.
Both Anno 1602 History Edition and Anno 1701 History Edition sit in Strategy 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 1602 History Edition |  Anno 1701 History Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 76.6% positive (94 reviews) | 87.9% positive (58 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Ubisoft Mainz |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Both released in 2024.
- Anno 1701 History Edition scores higher on Steam reviews (87.9% positive) than Anno 1602 History Edition (76.6% positive).
- Anno 1701 History Edition is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1602 History Edition (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Anno 1602 History Edition is Deck Playable, Anno 1701 History Edition is Deck Unsupported.
Anno 1602 History Edition vs Anno 1701 History Edition — FAQ
- Are Anno 1602 History Edition and Anno 1701 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.
- Do both Anno 1602 History Edition and Anno 1701 History Edition have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Anno 1602 History Edition ships Co-op; Anno 1701 History Edition ships Co-op.