Anno 1602
Anno 1602 is a 1998 city-building and strategy game developed by Max Design, released in North America as 1602 A.D. Set in the age of discovery, players colonize islands, build thriving settlements whose citizens advance through population tiers as their demands are met, establish sea trade routes, and engage in diplomacy or naval and land conflict with computer rivals.
Its blend of economic simulation, exploration, and gentle strategy created an accessible yet deep experience that became a huge commercial success, particularly in German-speaking Europe. The satisfying loop of settling new islands, each with different resources that force reliance on trade, and developing largely self-sustaining economies gave it broad, lasting appeal across casual and dedicated players alike.
Anno 1602 launched a long-running and acclaimed franchise that continues to this day, and it stands as the foundational entry that established one of the most respected city-building series in gaming.
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Modern alternatives to Anno 1602, with the devices they run on and their price. Ordered editorially by how well each one stands in for the original, with community votes weighted in as they accumulate.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Anno 1800
€ 59,99 + in-app purchasesThe acclaimed modern entry with deep economy and beautiful cities.
Anno 1800 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Ostriv Indie
€ 24,99A meticulous indie 18th-century town-building sim.
Ostriv runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Patron Indie
€ 19,99A medieval settlement builder about social classes and unrest, with Anno's escalating supply chains.
Patron runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
Anno 1602: History Edition
€ 14,99A modernised re-release of the original classic.
Anno 1602: History Edition runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Anno 1404: History Edition
€ 19,99Many fans' favourite Anno, remastered, with the same island trading and rising population needs.
Anno 1404: History Edition runs on PC. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
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