Anno 1404 - History EditionVSAnno 1800
Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.
Anno 1404 - History Edition
Better Deal· Steam
Too Close to Call
Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics
Head-to-Head Metrics
Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.
Statistics Over Time
Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale
Player Count Trends
· Concurrent players over timeReview Score Trends
· Positive review ratio over timeReview Volume Trends
— Total reviews accumulated over time
Score Breakdown
How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability
Anno 1404 - History Edition
Quality
Splits opinions — likely to click if you're already a genre fan.
Value
Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.
Popularity
Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.
Anno 1800
Quality
Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.
Value
Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.
Popularity
Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.
Game Details
Release information and metadata
System Requirements
PC minimum and recommended specs
Anno 1404 - History Edition
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: I5-4460 – 3.2 Ghz, Ryzen5 1600
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 770, RX 470
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 7.8 GB available space
- Sound Card: Any
Anno 1800
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10(64-bit versions only)
- Processor: Intel i5 4690k, AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 970 GTX or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4 GB of VRAM, Shader Model 5.1)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 60 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Anno 1404 - History Edition or Anno 1800?
Anno 1404 - History Edition and Anno 1800 are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.
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 1404 - History Edition worth buying over Anno 1800?
Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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.
Analysis updated: Jul 21, 2026, 02:42 AM UTC