Choose Anno 1800
Choose Anno 1800 if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 11,586 Steam reviews back the pick.
Anno 1800 vs Celestial Empire
Anno 1800 and Celestial Empire 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 6 years older than Celestial Empire (2025). Celestial Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Anno 1800 (78.8% 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 Celestial Empire
Choose Celestial Empire if you want an Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, and Surround Sound. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 93.7% positive across 207 reviews.
Both Anno 1800 and Celestial Empire sit in Strategy and Simulation 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 1800 |  Celestial Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.8% positive (11,586 reviews) | 93.7% positive (207 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | President Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Anno 1800 (2019) is 6 years older than Celestial Empire (2025).
- Celestial Empire scores higher on Steam reviews (93.7% positive) than Anno 1800 (78.8% positive).
- Celestial Empire is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (19.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Anno 1800 has co-op; Celestial Empire does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Anno 1800 vs Celestial Empire — FAQ
- Which is better, Anno 1800 or Celestial Empire?
- On Steam reviews Celestial Empire scores higher (93.7% positive) than Anno 1800 (78.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Celestial Empire 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 Celestial Empire first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 1800 (2019) came out before Celestial Empire (2025). 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 Celestial Empire 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.
- Does Celestial Empire have multiplayer like Anno 1800?
- No. Anno 1800 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Celestial Empire is listed as single-player only.