Choose Anno 1800
Choose Anno 1800 if you want the Online PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 78.8% positive across 11,586 reviews.
Anno 1800 vs Overthrown
Anno 1800 and Overthrown both land in Strategy, Simulation 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 share Strategy, Simulation on Steam. Anno 1800 (2019) is 7 years older than Overthrown (2026). Anno 1800 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than Overthrown (64.4% 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 Overthrown
Choose Overthrown if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Overthrown launched in 2026.
Both Anno 1800 and Overthrown sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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 1800 |  Overthrown | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.8% positive (11,586 reviews) | 64.4% positive (149 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Brimstone |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Anno 1800 (2019) is 7 years older than Overthrown (2026).
- Anno 1800 scores higher on Steam reviews (78.8% positive) than Overthrown (64.4% positive).
- Overthrown is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (14.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anno 1800 vs Overthrown — FAQ
- Which is better, Anno 1800 or Overthrown?
- On Steam reviews Anno 1800 scores higher (78.8% positive) than Overthrown (64.4% 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 1800 or Overthrown first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 1800 (2019) came out before Overthrown (2026). 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 1800 and Overthrown similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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.
- Do both Anno 1800 and Overthrown have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Anno 1800 ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Overthrown ships Online Co-op, Co-op.