Choose Anno 2205™
Choose Anno 2205™ if you want a Simulation experience. 2,972 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 2205™ vs Skid Cities
Anno 2205™ and Skid Cities 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. Anno 2205™ (2015) is 6 years older than Skid Cities (2021). Anno 2205™ scores higher on Steam reviews (69.3% positive) than Skid Cities (62.9% 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 Skid Cities
Choose Skid Cities if you want an Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Skid Cities launched in 2021.
Both Anno 2205™ and Skid Cities sit in Strategy 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™ |  Skid Cities | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.3% positive (2,972 reviews) | 62.9% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Byte | Vittorio Banfi |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Anno 2205™ (2015) is 6 years older than Skid Cities (2021).
- Anno 2205™ scores higher on Steam reviews (69.3% positive) than Skid Cities (62.9% positive).
- Skid Cities is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Anno 2205™ (19.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Anno 2205™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Skid Cities has no Deck rating yet.
Anno 2205™ vs Skid Cities — FAQ
- Should I play Anno 2205™ or Skid Cities first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 2205™ (2015) came out before Skid Cities (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 Skid Cities 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.
- Does Anno 2205™ run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Anno 2205™ is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Skid Cities doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.