Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Anno 1800 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Anno 1800 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Anno 1800 on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Dawn of Man, which both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy.
- Anno 1800 is tagged City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer, Resource Management, Sandbox, RTS by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Anno 1800
The five things Steam players tag Anno 1800 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- City Builder
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Economy
- Multiplayer
| Reception | on Steam (81% of 32,232) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $59.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Dawn of Man
Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 12 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
Command a settlement of ancient humans, guide them through the ages in their struggle for survival. Hunt, gather, craft tools, fight, research new techs and face the challenges the environment will throw at you.
Dawn of Man at a glance Released 2019 Studio Madruga Works Player sentiment 87% positive of 17,830 Price $12.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 17,830)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 5 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Survival, Strategy, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $12.49 — $47.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderStrategySimulationHistoricalSandboxEconomyChoices MatterRTS
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Tropico 6
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Simulation; released around the same time (2019).
El Presidente is back! Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your very own banana republic through four distinctive eras.
Tropico 6 at a glance Released 2019 Studio Limbic Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 29,431 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (88% of 29,431)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 5 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyManagementSandboxPoliticsBuilding
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Anno 2205
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Simulation; published by the same company; released around the same time (2015).
In Anno 2205™, you join humankind‘s next step into the future with the promise to build a better tomorrow. You conquer Earth, establishing rich, bustling cities and grand industrial complexes, but to secure the prosperity of your people, you must travel into space.
Anno 2205 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Blue Byte Player sentiment 70% positive of 6,335 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (70% of 6,335)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 5 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Futuristic, 4X — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderStrategySimulationEconomyResource ManagementManagementRTSBuilding
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Crusader Kings III
Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2020).
Love, fight, scheme, and claim greatness. Determine your noble house’s legacy in the sprawling grand strategy of Crusader Kings III. Death is only the beginning as you guide your dynasty’s bloodline in the rich and larger-than-life simulation of the Middle Ages.
Crusader Kings III at a glance Released 2020 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 90% positive of 143,235 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (90% of 143,235)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, Grand Strategy, Simulation, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $49.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategySimulationHistoricalManagementSandboxRTSChoices MatterEconomy
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Imperator: Rome
Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2019).
Dominate the classical Mediterranean in Imperator: Rome, a grand strategy game from Paradox Interactive. Navigate the dangerous waters of politics and diplomacy as you build up your provinces and conquer foreign lands. Now available with special content and the digital artbook.
Imperator: Rome at a glance Released 2019 Studio Paradox Development Studio Player sentiment 66% positive of 26,891 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (66% of 26,891)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Grand Strategy, Simulation, Rome, Historical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategySimulationHistoricalPoliticalManagementEconomyPoliticsSandbox
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Anno 2070
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; published by the same company.
Build your society of the future, colonize islands, and create sprawling megacities with multitudes of buildings, vehicles, and resources to manage.
Anno 2070 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Blue Byte Player sentiment 60% positive of 12,703 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (60% of 12,703)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 5 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Futuristic, RTS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationRTSResource ManagementEconomyManagementBuilding
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Railway Empire
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Management; released around the same time (2018).
In Railway Empire, you will create an elaborate and wide-ranging rail network, purchase over 40 different trains modelled in extraordinary detail, and buy or build railway stations, maintenance buildings, factories and tourist attractions to keep your travel network ahead of the competition.
Railway Empire at a glance Released 2018 Studio Gaming Minds Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 9,712 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (83% of 9,712)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, Management, Trains, Economy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategySimulationManagementEconomyBuildingHistoricalSandboxCity Builder
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Stronghold Crusader HD (2012)
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Building and Strategy.
The highly anticipated sequel to the best-selling Stronghold, Stronghold Crusader HD throws you into historic battles and castle sieges from the Crusades with fiendish AI opponents, new units, 4 historical campaigns and over 100 unique skirmish missions.
Stronghold Crusader HD (2012) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 21,059 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (97% of 21,059)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: Military, City Builder, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $1.99 — $58.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderBuildingStrategySandboxManagementResource ManagementRTSEconomy
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Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and City Builder.
Build a soviet republic from an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower in a city builder with intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy. Manage the lives of your citizens from education to work and party loyalty to criminal activity.
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic at a glance Released 2024 Studio 3Division Player sentiment 91% positive of 27,164 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 27,164)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: Strategy, Simulation, City Builder, Base-Building, Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategySimulationCity BuilderManagementBuildingSandboxResource ManagementHistorical
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Foundation
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Strategy.
Foundation is a grid-less, laidback medieval city-building game with a focus on organic development, monument construction and resource management.
Foundation at a glance Released 2025 Studio Polymorph Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 24,163 Price $23.44 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (87% of 24,163)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Medieval, Strategy, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $23.44 — $36.55 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderSimulationStrategySandboxResource ManagementManagementEconomyBuilding
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Manor Lords
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation.
Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game featuring in-depth city building, large-scale tactical battles, and complex economic and social simulations. Rule your lands as a medieval lord – the seasons pass, the weather changes, and cities rise and fall.
Manor Lords at a glance Released 2024 Studio Slavic Magic Player sentiment 84% positive of 90,905 Price $25.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (84% of 90,905)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Historical, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $25.99 — $34.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationHistoricalManagementBuildingResource ManagementSandbox
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Stronghold: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Sandbox; released around the same time (2023).
Greetings sire! Your stronghold awaits you. Build a castle economy, besiege unforgettable villains and return to the 'castle sim' that started it all. Experience this classic RTS with upgraded visuals, modernised gameplay, Steam multiplayer and a new campaign.
Stronghold: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2023 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 87% positive of 10,346 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (87% of 10,346)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 5 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: City Builder, Strategy, Real Time Tactics, Medieval, Sandbox — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $4.49 — $55.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderStrategySandboxBuildingRTSEconomyHistoricalSimulation
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Tropico 4
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 11 player tags including City Builder, Simulation and Strategy.
The world is changing and Tropico is moving with the times - geographical powers rise and fall and the world market is dominated by new players with new demands and offers - and you, as El Presidente, face a whole new set of challenges.
Tropico 4 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 92% positive of 12,737 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 12,737)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: City Builder, Simulation, Strategy, Management, Comedy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $14.99 — $45.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderSimulationStrategyManagementSandboxEconomyPoliticsBuilding
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Victoria 3
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Economy, Historical and Strategy; released around the same time (2022).
Paradox Development Studio invites you to build your ideal society in the tumult of the exciting and transformative 19th century. Balance the competing interests in your society and earn your place in the sun in Victoria 3, one of the most anticipated games in Paradox’s history.
Victoria 3 at a glance Released 2022 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 70% positive of 60,969 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (70% of 60,969)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Economy, Historical, Political Sim, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $49.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Anno 1800:EconomyHistoricalStrategyPoliticsManagementSimulationPoliticalResource Management
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Nobody - The Turnaround
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Sandbox and Strategy; released around the same time (2022).
Nobody – The Turnaround is a life simulator set in a parallel world that echoes modern society. Manage your time and resources carefully, strive to find a way through difficult times, and overcome the predicament you find yourself in.
Nobody - The Turnaround at a glance Released 2022 Studio U.Ground Game Studio Player sentiment 60% positive of 14,305 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (60% of 14,305)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: Early Access, Life Sim, Simulation, Survival, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:SimulationSandboxStrategyChoices MatterResource ManagementManagementMultiple EndingsStory Rich
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The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt
Why it matched: both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and Historical; released around the same time (2016).
Hail to the Captain! Sail into the heart of the Caribbean in the Age of Piracy - the time of black flags and white skulls, blue waves and golden opportunities. Hoist the Jolly Roger and grab the steering wheel to sail through battles and raids, ransoms and treasures, to become the Crimson King of the Antilles!
The Pirate: Caribbean Hunt at a glance Released 2016 Studio Home Net Games Player sentiment 83% positive of 4,639 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (83% of 4,639)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Naval Combat, Pirates, Multiplayer, Naval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategySimulationHistoricalExplorationEconomyChoose Your Own AdventureChoices Matter
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IXION
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 10 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Resource Management; released around the same time (2022).
IXION is an unrelenting, city-building odyssey across the stars. As Administrator of the Tiqqun, DOLOS’ prototype space station, you are tasked with balancing preservation and exploration as you manage infrastructure, resources and crew. Can you keep the flame of humanity alight in the cold dark?
IXION at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bulwark Studios Player sentiment 79% positive of 17,614 Price $10.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (79% of 17,614)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: Space, City Builder, Strategy, Survival, Resource Management — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $10.49 — $49.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderStrategyResource ManagementBuildingSimulationExplorationChoices MatterEconomy
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Dwarf Fortress
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, Simulation and City Builder; released around the same time (2022).
Build a fortress and try to help your dwarves survive against a deeply generated world. Keep your dwarves happy, grow their community and beware of digging too deeply. The deepest, most intricate simulation of a world that's ever been created.
Dwarf Fortress at a glance Released 2022 Studio Bay 12 Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,446 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,446)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: Dwarf, Colony Sim, Strategy, Simulation, Base-Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategySimulationCity BuilderSandboxManagementBuildingResource ManagementEconomy
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Kingdoms and Castles
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Strategy and Building; released around the same time (2017).
Kingdoms and Castles is a city-building simulation game about growing a kingdom from a tiny hamlet to a sprawling city and imposing castle. Make trade agreements, alliance, and war with neighboring AI controlled kingdoms. Each villager and resource is individually simulated.
Kingdoms and Castles at a glance Released 2017 Studio Lion Shield, LLC Player sentiment 94% positive of 31,404 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (94% of 31,404)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: City Builder, Colony Sim, Strategy, Medieval, Building — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderStrategyBuildingSimulationSandboxResource ManagementManagementRTS
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Against the Storm
Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and Simulation; released around the same time (2023).
A dark fantasy city builder where you must rebuild civilization in the face of apocalyptic rains. As the Queen’s Viceroy, lead humans, beavers, lizards, foxes, and harpies to reclaim the wilderness and secure a future for civilization's last survivors.
Against the Storm at a glance Released 2023 Studio Eremite Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 37,338 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 37,338)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Base-Building, Colony Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $8.99 — $51.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategyCity BuilderSimulationManagementBuildingResource ManagementSandboxRTS
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Victoria II
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, Historical and Politics.
Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Victoria II is a grand strategy game played during the colonial era of the 19th century, where the player takes control of a country, guiding...
Victoria II at a glance Released 2010 Studio Development Studio Player sentiment 92% positive of 20,016 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 20,016)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation, Economy, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Grand Strategy, Strategy, Historical, Political Sim, Politics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategyHistoricalPoliticsEconomySimulationSandboxRTSManagement
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Stronghold Crusader 2
Why it matched: both open world, historical and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, City Builder and RTS.
Stronghold Crusader 2 is the long awaited sequel to the original castle sim. After 12 years Stronghold returns to the desert with a new 3D engine and powerful Havok Physics. Crusader 2 recaptures the original game’s addictive, fast-paced gameplay and authentic castle simulation.
Stronghold Crusader 2 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Firefly Studios Player sentiment 72% positive of 18,080 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (72% of 18,080)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Strategy, Medieval, City Builder, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $3.99 — $56.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Anno 1800:StrategyCity BuilderRTSSimulationHistoricalBuildingResource ManagementSandbox
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Frostpunk
Why it matched: both story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including City Builder, Resource Management and Strategy; released around the same time (2018).
Frostpunk is the first society survival game. As the ruler of the last city on Earth, it is your duty to manage both its citizens and infrastructure. What decisions will you make to ensure your society's survival? What will you do when pushed to breaking point? Who will you become in the process?
Frostpunk at a glance Released 2018 Studio 11 Bit Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 137,121 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 137,121)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 4 of 5 — City Builder, Strategy, Simulation, Economy
Why players like it: City Builder, Survival, Resource Management, Strategy, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Anno 1800:City BuilderResource ManagementStrategyBuildingSimulationManagementChoices MatterEconomy
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Octopath Traveler
Why it matched: both open world, story-rich and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Strategy and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2018).
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play. Embark on an epic journey across the vast and wondrous world of Orsterra and discover the captivating stories of each of the eight travelers.
Octopath Traveler at a glance Released 2018 Studio Square Enix Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,150 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (86% of 17,150)
Matches Anno 1800 on: 2 of 5 — Strategy, Simulation
Why players like it: RPG, JRPG, Pixel Graphics, Turn-Based, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Anno 1800: $59.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report servers and connection (details)
Shared with Anno 1800:Story RichStrategyChoices MatterMultiple EndingsSandboxManagementSimulation
Common questions
What game is most like Anno 1800?
Dawn of Man, on the evidence we have. It both open world, historical, story-rich and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Anno 1800" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Anno 1800. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.