Choose Anno 2205™
Choose Anno 2205™ if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,972 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 2205™ vs Before We Leave
Anno 2205™ and Before We Leave 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. Anno 2205™ (2015) is 6 years older than Before We Leave (2021). Before We Leave scores higher on Steam reviews (75.5% positive) than Anno 2205™ (69.3% 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 Before We Leave
Choose Before We Leave if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 75.5% positive across 714 reviews.
Both Anno 2205™ and Before We Leave 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
 Anno 2205™ |  Before We Leave | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.3% positive (2,972 reviews) | 75.5% positive (714 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Byte | Balancing Monkey Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Anno 2205™ (2015) is 6 years older than Before We Leave (2021).
- Before We Leave scores higher on Steam reviews (75.5% positive) than Anno 2205™ (69.3% positive).
- Before We Leave is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Anno 2205™ (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anno 2205™ vs Before We Leave — FAQ
- Which is better, Anno 2205™ or Before We Leave?
- On Steam reviews Before We Leave scores higher (75.5% positive) than Anno 2205™ (69.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Before We Leave is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Anno 2205™ or Before We Leave first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 2205™ (2015) came out before Before We Leave (2021). 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 Anno 2205™ and Before We Leave 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.