Choose Anno 2205™
Choose Anno 2205™ if you want a Simulation experience. 2,972 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 2205™ vs Slipways
Anno 2205™ and Slipways 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 Slipways (2021). Slipways scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% 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 Slipways
Choose Slipways if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.5% positive across 1,779 reviews.
Both Anno 2205™ and Slipways 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™ |  Slipways | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.3% positive (2,972 reviews) | 93.5% positive (1,779 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Byte | Beetlewing |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Anno 2205™ (2015) is 6 years older than Slipways (2021).
- Slipways scores higher on Steam reviews (93.5% positive) than Anno 2205™ (69.3% positive).
- Slipways is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than Anno 2205™ (16.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anno 2205™ vs Slipways — FAQ
- Which is better, Anno 2205™ or Slipways?
- On Steam reviews Slipways scores higher (93.5% positive) than Anno 2205™ (69.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Slipways 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 Slipways first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 2205™ (2015) came out before Slipways (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 Slipways 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.