Anno 117: Pax Romana vs Anno 1404 - History Edition
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Anno 117: Pax Romana wins 8 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Anno 1404 - History Edition is $55.94 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Anno 117: Pax Romana | Anno 1404 - History Edition |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 58 | 66 |
| Quality | 74 | 68 |
| Value | 48 | 94 |
| Popularity | 34 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $59.99 | $4.05 |
| Steam Review Score | 69.4% positive | 82.6% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 1.2K | 290 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | Anno 117: Pax Romana | Anno 1404 - History Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | November 12, 2025 | June 25, 2020 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Ubisoft Mainz |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Ubisoft |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 11 (64 bit only) | Windows 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel 9th Gen: Intel Core i5-9600k or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | I5-4460 – 3.2 Ghz, Ryzen5 1600 |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (8GB) or AMD Radeon RX-6600 XT (8GB) | GTX 770, RX 470 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 117 GB available space | 7.8 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Anno 117: Pax Romana or Anno 1404 - History Edition?
Anno 117: Pax Romana won the comparison against Anno 1404 - History Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Anno 117: Pax Romana worth buying over Anno 1404 - History Edition?
Based on the metrics, Anno 117: Pax Romana won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Anno 1404 - History Edition currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC