Choose 1849
Choose 1849 if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. 1849 launched in 2014.
1849 vs Anno 1800
1849 and Anno 1800 both land in Strategy, 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, Simulation on Steam. 1849 (2014) is 5 years older than Anno 1800 (2019). Anno 1800 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than 1849 (68.8% 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 Anno 1800
Choose Anno 1800 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.8% positive across 11,586 reviews.
Both 1849 and Anno 1800 sit in Strategy 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 |  Anno 1800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 68.8% positive (189 reviews) | 78.8% positive (11,586 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SomaSim | Ubisoft Mainz |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- 1849 (2014) is 5 years older than Anno 1800 (2019).
- Anno 1800 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than 1849 (68.8% positive).
- 1849 is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (14.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Anno 1800 has co-op; 1849 does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
1849 vs Anno 1800 — FAQ
- Which is better, 1849 or Anno 1800?
- On Steam reviews Anno 1800 scores higher (78.8% positive) than 1849 (68.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Anno 1800 is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 1849 or Anno 1800 first?
- If you want chronology, 1849 (2014) came out before Anno 1800 (2019). 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 Anno 1800 similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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 have multiplayer like Anno 1800?
- No. Anno 1800 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while 1849 is listed as single-player only.