Choose Anno 2070™
Choose Anno 2070™ if it's currently about 92% cheaper on the Steam Store. 6,846 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 2070™ vs Anno 1800
Anno 2070™ and Anno 1800 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 8 years older than Anno 1800 (2019). Anno 1800 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% 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 1800
Choose Anno 1800 if you want a Simulation game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.8% positive across 11,586 reviews.
Both Anno 2070™ and Anno 1800 sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Multi-player, 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 1800 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2011 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 59.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54.5% positive (6,846 reviews) | 78.8% positive (11,586 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Blue Byte, Related Designs | Ubisoft Mainz |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- Anno 2070™ (2011) is 8 years older than Anno 1800 (2019).
- Anno 1800 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than Anno 2070™ (54.5% positive).
- Anno 2070™ is currently ~92% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (4.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Anno 1800 has co-op; Anno 2070™ does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anno 2070™ vs Anno 1800 — FAQ
- Which is better, Anno 2070™ or Anno 1800?
- On Steam reviews Anno 1800 scores higher (78.8% positive) than Anno 2070™ (54.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Anno 1800 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 1800 first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 2070™ (2011) came out before Anno 1800 (2019). 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 1800 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.