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2019 PCPlayStationXbox 59.99 € 👍 81 % Very positive, 25,091 reviews on Steam

A richly detailed city-building and economic sim set in the Industrial Revolution, where you plan production chains, trade across the seas and keep growing populations happy. Its mix of relaxed optimization and optional naval combat is the draw.

What defines Anno 1800:

  • Lavish presentation
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Anno 1800 are Dawn of Discovery, The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom and Planet Zoo. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Anno 1800 special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Dawn of Discovery

94 %

2009 PC 👍 90 % Very positive, 432 reviews on Steam

  • Lavish presentation
  • Cosy, great for unwinding
  • Tactical depth

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.

The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

Focus on a single character

A medieval-flavored city-building strategy game where you manage intricate production chains and pursue victory through military, trade, or technology. The multiple paths to winning give it strong replay value.

Planet Zoo

Gameplay comes before story

A deeply detailed zoo simulator where you sculpt habitats piece by piece and care for convincingly simulated animals. Creative building meets economic management in a relaxed yet layered sandbox loop.

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.

Foundation

Cosy, great for unwinding

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.

Planet Zoo 2

Gameplay comes before story

A zoo-building sim where you design and manage detailed parks with land, aquatic and flying animals. New wildlife reserves let you release your animals into larger natural habitats.

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.

The Settlers: Rise of an Empire

Lavish presentation

A medieval city-building strategy game where you run intricate production chains and watch your lovingly animated settlers go about their daily routines. You grow your empire through trade, research and conquest.

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.

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