Choose Anno 2205™
Choose Anno 2205™ if you want a Simulation experience. 2,972 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 2205™ vs Galactic Counselors
Anno 2205™ and Galactic Counselors 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 9 years older than Galactic Counselors (2024). Galactic Counselors is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Anno 2205™ (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). 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 Galactic Counselors
Choose Galactic Counselors if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Galactic Counselors launched in 2024.
Both Anno 2205™ and Galactic Counselors 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™ |  Galactic Counselors | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 69.3% positive (2,972 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Byte | AcroGames |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Anno 2205™ (2015) is 9 years older than Galactic Counselors (2024).
- Galactic Counselors is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Anno 2205™ (3.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Anno 2205™ is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Galactic Counselors has no Deck rating yet.
Anno 2205™ vs Galactic Counselors — FAQ
- Should I play Anno 2205™ or Galactic Counselors first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 2205™ (2015) came out before Galactic Counselors (2024). 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 Galactic Counselors 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. Galactic Counselors doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.