Choose Anno 1800
Choose Anno 1800 if you want the Online Co-op and 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 Carnaval Simulator
Anno 1800 and Carnaval Simulator 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 Carnaval Simulator (2025). Carnaval Simulator is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (10.99 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 Carnaval Simulator
Choose Carnaval Simulator if you want an Indie and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 82% cheaper on the Steam Store. Carnaval Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Anno 1800 and Carnaval Simulator sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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 |  Carnaval Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 59.99 USD | 10.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 78.8% positive (11,586 reviews) | 8 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | JBA Software Development |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Anno 1800 (2019) is 6 years older than Carnaval Simulator (2025).
- Carnaval Simulator is currently ~82% cheaper on Steam than Anno 1800 (10.99 USD vs. 59.99 USD).
- Anno 1800 has co-op; Carnaval Simulator does not.
- Anno 1800 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Carnaval Simulator has no Deck rating yet.
Anno 1800 vs Carnaval Simulator — FAQ
- Should I play Anno 1800 or Carnaval Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Anno 1800 (2019) came out before Carnaval Simulator (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 Carnaval Simulator 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 Anno 1800 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Anno 1800 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Carnaval Simulator doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.