Choose Anno 2070™
Choose Anno 2070™ if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,846 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 2070™ vs Anno 2205™
Anno 2070™ and Anno 2205™ 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 4 years older than Anno 2205™ (2015). Anno 2205™ scores higher on Steam reviews (69.3% 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 Anno 2205™
Choose Anno 2205™ if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 69.3% positive across 2,972 reviews.
Both Anno 2070™ and Anno 2205™ 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™ |  Anno 2205™ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 39.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (6,846 reviews) | 69.3% positive (2,972 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Blue Byte, Related Designs | Blue Byte |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Anno 2070™ (2011) is 4 years older than Anno 2205™ (2015).
- Anno 2205™ scores higher on Steam reviews (69.3% positive) than Anno 2070™ (54.5% positive).
- Anno 2070™ is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Anno 2205™ (4.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anno 2070™ vs Anno 2205™ — FAQ
- Which is better, Anno 2070™ or Anno 2205™?
- On Steam reviews Anno 2205™ scores higher (69.3% positive) than Anno 2070™ (54.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Anno 2205™ 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 Anno 2205™ first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 2070™ (2011) came out before Anno 2205™ (2015). 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 Anno 2205™ 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™ have multiplayer like Anno 2070™?
- No. Anno 2070™ supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Anno 2205™ is listed as single-player only.