Anno 1800 vs Railway Empire 2
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Anno 1800 wins 11 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Anno 1800 is R$41.82 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Anno 1800 | Railway Empire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Worth It × Maybe | 77 | 57 |
| Quality | 81 | 72 |
| Value | 78 | 66 |
| Popularity | 37 | 27 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 45.00 | R$ 86.82 |
| Steam Review Score | 81.8% positive | 72.9% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 2.1K | 205 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Anno 1800 | Railway Empire 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | April 16, 2019 | May 25, 2023 |
| Developers | Ubisoft Mainz | Gaming Minds Studios |
| Publishers | Ubisoft | Kalypso Media |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10(64-bit versions only) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5 4690k, AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | 8 core | Intel i7-9700 | AMD Ryzen 7 2700 |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GeForce 970 GTX or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4 GB of VRAM, Shader Model 5.1) | 8 GB VRAM | Nvidia GTX 1070 | Radeon RX 5700 |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 12 | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | 60 GB available space | 40 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Anno 1800 or Railway Empire 2?
Anno 1800 won the comparison against Railway Empire 2 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 1800 worth buying over Railway Empire 2?
Based on the metrics, Anno 1800 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 1800 currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC