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2006 PC

Anno 1701 has you settle islands in the Age of Discovery, balancing production chains and keeping citizens happy. Trade, diplomacy and occasional naval skirmishes round out the relaxed city building.

What defines Anno 1701:

  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Anno 1701 are Foundation, Transport Fever 2 and Transport Fever. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Anno 1701 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Foundation

91 %

2025 PC 33.99 € 👍 85 % Very positive, 20,132 reviews on Steam

  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Tactical depth
  • Gameplay comes before story

A relaxed medieval city-builder where towns grow organically without a rigid grid and you manage resource chains. Full mod support and a creative sandbox approach invite long, calm building sessions.

Transport Fever 2

Cosy, great for unwinding

A transport tycoon sim where you build rail, road, sea and air networks across more than a century and watch towns grow. The appeal lies in optimizing routes and seeing your economy flourish.

Transport Fever

Cosy, great for unwinding

A transport tycoon simulation where you start in 1850 and build rails, roads, harbors and airports, growing a thriving transport company across more than a century. The appeal lies in planning efficient networks and watching cities grow.

Dawn of Discovery

Focus on a single character

A medieval city-builder and economic sim where you settle islands, craft trade chains and keep citizens happy across both European and Oriental cultures. Diplomacy and occasional naval skirmishes add variety to its detailed, relaxing city planning.

Russian Fishing 4

Cosy, great for unwinding

A realistic fishing simulator with light RPG elements: you visit different waters, catch fish, level up and buy better gear. There is no story, the focus is on calm, repetitive fishing and collecting trophies.

Railroad Tycoon 3

Focus on a single character

A railway business simulation where you lay track, manage trains and cargo, and grow a rail empire in a dynamic economy. Scenarios recreate notable moments from railroading history.

The Settlers: Fourth Edition

Cosy, great for unwinding

A city-building strategy game where you lead the Romans, Mayans, Vikings or Trojans, building settlements, running production chains and trade routes, and fighting wars when needed. Seamless zoom lets you watch your little settlers at work or survey your whole empire.

Farming Simulator 17

Cosy, great for unwinding

A realistic farming simulation where you work fields, raise animals, cut timber and run your farm with authentic modern machinery. It is all about calm, methodical management, and can also be played together with friends online.

Fishing Planet

Cosy, great for unwinding

A realistic first-person fishing simulator where you pick gear, lures and locations to land trophy fish. It has a calm pace, progression through equipment and unlocked waters, and online multiplayer.

Farming Simulator 19

Cosy, great for unwinding

A realistic farming simulation where you work fields, harvest crops and grow your farm business using licensed tractors and machinery from real brands. Calm, methodical gameplay that can also be enjoyed in multiplayer.

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