Choose 1849
Choose 1849 if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 1849 launched in 2014.
1849 vs Agenda
1849 and Agenda both land in Strategy, Indie, 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, Indie, Simulation on Steam. 1849 (2014) is 2 years older than Agenda (2016). 1849 scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Agenda (58.8% 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 Agenda
Choose Agenda if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Agenda launched in 2016.
Both 1849 and Agenda sit in Strategy, Indie, and Simulation 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
 1849 |  Agenda | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (189 reviews) | 58.8% positive (17 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | SomaSim | Exordium Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- 1849 (2014) is 2 years older than Agenda (2016).
- 1849 scores higher on Steam reviews (68.8% positive) than Agenda (58.8% positive).
- Agenda is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than 1849 (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- 1849 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Agenda has no Deck rating yet.
1849 vs Agenda — FAQ
- Should I play 1849 or Agenda first?
- If you want chronology, 1849 (2014) came out before Agenda (2016). 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 1849 and Agenda similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does 1849 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — 1849 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Agenda doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.