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 File Under Kingdom
Anno 1800 and File Under Kingdom 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 3 years older than File Under Kingdom (2022). File Under Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% 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 File Under Kingdom
Choose File Under Kingdom if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. File Under Kingdom launched in 2022.
Both Anno 1800 and File Under Kingdom 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 |  File Under Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.8% positive (11,586 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Vidmancer |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Anno 1800 (2019) is 3 years older than File Under Kingdom (2022).
- File Under Kingdom scores higher on Steam reviews (83.3% positive) than Anno 1800 (78.8% positive).
- File Under Kingdom is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (9.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Anno 1800 has co-op; File Under Kingdom does not.
- Anno 1800 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; File Under Kingdom has no Deck rating yet.
Anno 1800 vs File Under Kingdom — FAQ
- Should I play Anno 1800 or File Under Kingdom first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 1800 (2019) came out before File Under Kingdom (2022). 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 File Under Kingdom 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 File Under Kingdom have multiplayer like Anno 1800?
- No. Anno 1800 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while File Under Kingdom is listed as single-player only.
- Does Anno 1800 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Anno 1800 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. File Under Kingdom doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.