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 Chinese Empire
Anno 1800 and Chinese 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 5 years older than Chinese Empire (2024). Chinese Empire is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (16.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD). 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 Chinese Empire
Choose Chinese Empire if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chinese Empire launched in 2024.
Both Anno 1800 and Chinese 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 |  Chinese Empire | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.8% positive (11,586 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Yeyuna |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Anno 1800 (2019) is 5 years older than Chinese Empire (2024).
- Chinese Empire is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (16.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Anno 1800 has co-op; Chinese Empire does not.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Anno 1800 vs Chinese Empire — FAQ
- Should I play Anno 1800 or Chinese Empire first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 1800 (2019) came out before Chinese Empire (2024). 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 Chinese 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 Chinese Empire have multiplayer like Anno 1800?
- No. Anno 1800 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Chinese Empire is listed as single-player only.