Games like Anno 1404 - History Edition

City-building simulation with empire expansion and trade. Players build settlements, manage resources, and engage in diplomacy and naval combat.

82% positive from 3,538 · 2020 · Steam Deck Unsupported · Lowest ever $3.87 (2023-07-24)

StrategyCity BuilderSimulationBuildingMultiplayerManagement

Six games like Anno 1404 - History Edition

Kingdoms Reborn

91% positive from 9,646 reviews20201% finish itDeck Playable

City builder with simulated citizens and procedural generation. Players research technologies and draw cards to expand their kingdom through different eras and biomes.

What players likedPlayers praise its blend of city-building and resource management, feeling like a mix of Cities Skylines and Civilization, offering a satisfying rags-to-riches progression.

The catchEarly access development has crawled for years with rare updates that add little.

Both are tagged City Builder, Management and Multiplayer.

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Parkasaurus

93% positive from 3,106 reviews20201% finish itDeck Playable

Dinosaur tycoon management simulation. Build exhibits, manage resources, and raise dinosaurs while guests review your park.

The catchThe interface and building tools are clunky and buggy, making basic park work a chore.

Both are tagged City Builder, Management and Building.

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Academia : School Simulator

86% positive from 3,037 reviews202115% finish itDeck Playable

School management sim where you lay out classrooms, labs and toilets, hire teachers by subject and degree, and keep students fed, clean and disciplined without blowing the budget.

The catchDepth runs out fast; once the school is built there is little left to manage.

Both are tagged City Builder, Management and Building.

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RollerCoaster Tycoon® 3: Complete Edition

87% positive from 2,897 reviews2020Deck Playable

This is a park simulation game where players build and manage amusement parks. Its core loop involves designing rides, managing finances, and satisfying guests.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a true sequel to the original RCT games and a prequel to Planet Coaster, offering endless possibilities in park building.

The catchBroken resolution and UI scaling leave menus and icons off screen or too small to use.

Both are tagged City Builder, Management and Building.

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Stronghold Legends: Steam Edition

88% positive from 2,691 reviews201618% finish itDeck Unsupported

Castle building RTS with fantasy heroes and mythical beasts. Build, siege, and battle online or against AI in legendary campaigns.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic RTS gameplay, reminiscent of "Battle for Middle-Earth."

The catchThe fantasy units are wildly unbalanced, with bats and giants wrecking any defence.

Both are tagged City Builder, Management and Building.

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Blacksmith Master

84% positive from 2,634 reviews202517% finish itDeck Playable

This is a medieval blacksmithing simulation game where you manage resources, production, and sales. The core loop involves crafting historically inspired items to grow your business.

What players likedIt's a fun, grindy game like "Tavern Master" with satisfying progression and impressive item variety.

The catchMostly passive; higher difficulties only shrink margins, not harder

Both are tagged City Builder, Management and Building.

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More about Anno 1404 - History Edition

What players liked

Players praise Anno 1404 as one of the best Anno games and city builders, balancing accessibility with challenging depth.

The catch

A Ubisoft Connect login is mandatory and the launcher often blocks access entirely.

Reviews: 82% positive from 3,538
Released: 2020
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Unsupported
Price: Lowest ever $3.87 (2023-07-24)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 3,538 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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