Choose Anno 2070™
Choose Anno 2070™ if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,846 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 2070™ vs Project AURA
Anno 2070™ and Project AURA 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 2070™ (2011) is 7 years older than Project AURA (2018). Project AURA scores higher on Steam reviews (56.9% positive) than Anno 2070™ (54.5% 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 Project AURA
Choose Project AURA if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 56.9% positive across 415 reviews.
Both Anno 2070™ and Project AURA 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 2070™ |  Project AURA | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (6,846 reviews) | 56.9% positive (415 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Byte, Related Designs | Nexcentric Games |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Anno 2070™ (2011) is 7 years older than Project AURA (2018).
- Project AURA scores higher on Steam reviews (56.9% positive) than Anno 2070™ (54.5% positive).
- Anno 2070™ is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Project AURA (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Anno 2070™ is Deck Playable, Project AURA is Deck Unsupported.
Anno 2070™ vs Project AURA — FAQ
- Which is better, Anno 2070™ or Project AURA?
- On Steam reviews Project AURA scores higher (56.9% positive) than Anno 2070™ (54.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Project AURA 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 2070™ or Project AURA first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 2070™ (2011) came out before Project AURA (2018). 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 2070™ and Project AURA 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 Project AURA have multiplayer like Anno 2070™?
- No. Anno 2070™ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Project AURA is listed as single-player only.