Long-term strategy veterans are finding their rhythm, with 187 positive mentions out of 253 among those logging over 25 hours. Despite this dedicated core, the broader post-launch reception sits at a mixed 64% positive across 400 sampled reviews.
What it's about: Prenez en main le destin de l'Empire romain dans ce nouvel opus d'Anno, la célèbre franchise de simulation urbaine. Fondez des cités et diffusez votre influence dans les provinces de Rome. Imposez votre autorité par l'économie, les armes ou la diplomatie.
In-game
« Initial thoughts are this game is exactly what most Anno fans will want, same gameplay as before but with tones of new and additional features that still keep it feeling fresh. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 17 h played7322« + Building diagonaly :) + The combat system + Pretty Textures + the setting is really cool - unfinished campaign - campaign story telling is kind meh »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 32 h played1« Un jeu interminable! C'est absolument génial! Pour ceux qui aiment se casser la tête en essayant que tout soit parfait, les heures défilent comme des minutes! Je me suis rarement autant éclaté! »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 362 h played« Good game, carefull of mods, some create bugs in the game. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 713 h played« Incroyable, jeu digne de la franchise, merci beaucoup. J'adore ce jeu surtout le thème romain, j'espère avoir beaucoup de rajouts intéressant comme le 1800 :) »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 193 h played« Une excellente suite a Anno 1800, je vous le recommande si vous aimez les city builder et la gestion :D »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 114 h played
« Ubisoft connect causing issues on game launch, why do we need Ubisoft connect in 2025?!? We should be able to download and play the game on Steam without needing third party applications which constantly cause issues. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 0 h played72381513« If you use AI art to save money, the game shouldn’t be full price. If you want to charge full price, pay real artists. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 34 h played5233249« Circle back in 5 years when it's a complete game and buy it for cheap in a bundle gg »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 14 h played40543« Selling a cosmetic DLC shortly after release, and that is not included in the season pass many gamers paid for? That's gonna be a no for me. »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 24 h played20311« Ubisoft launcher prevented me from playing the game when I have free time with a simple error "Unable to start the game, please try again later". »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played7711« Je suis un adepte pour tous les "anno", cela fait de nombreuses années que je joue ces jeux qui sont passionnants et d'une qualité irréprochable »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 99 h played
In players' words
« Initial thoughts are this game is exactly what most Anno fans will want, same gameplay as before but with tones of new and additional features that still keep it feeling fresh. »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 17 h played7322« Ubisoft connect causing issues on game launch, why do we need Ubisoft connect in 2025?!? We should be able to download and play the game on Steam without needing third party applications which constantly cause issues. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 0 h played72381513« + Building diagonaly :) + The combat system + Pretty Textures + the setting is really cool - unfinished campaign - campaign story telling is kind meh »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 32 h played1« If you use AI art to save money, the game shouldn’t be full price. If you want to charge full price, pay real artists. »👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 34 h played5233249« Un jeu interminable! C'est absolument génial! Pour ceux qui aiment se casser la tête en essayant que tout soit parfait, les heures défilent comme des minutes! Je me suis rarement autant éclaté! »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 362 h played« Circle back in 5 years when it's a complete game and buy it for cheap in a bundle gg »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 14 h played40543« Good game, carefull of mods, some create bugs in the game. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 713 h played« Selling a cosmetic DLC shortly after release, and that is not included in the season pass many gamers paid for? That's gonna be a no for me. »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 24 h played20311« Incroyable, jeu digne de la franchise, merci beaucoup. J'adore ce jeu surtout le thème romain, j'espère avoir beaucoup de rajouts intéressant comme le 1800 :) »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2026 · 193 h played« Ubisoft launcher prevented me from playing the game when I have free time with a simple error "Unable to start the game, please try again later". »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 12 h played7711« Une excellente suite a Anno 1800, je vous le recommande si vous aimez les city builder et la gestion :D »👍 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 114 h played« Je suis un adepte pour tous les "anno", cela fait de nombreuses années que je joue ces jeux qui sont passionnants et d'une qualité irréprochable »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 99 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
76 % pos · n=109
Content / longevity
17 % pos · n=47
Performance
8 % pos · n=24
Graphics / art
73 % pos · n=22
Story / writing
24 % pos · n=17
Value for money
6 % pos · n=17
Interface / UX
6 % pos · n=17
Stability / bugs
6 % pos · n=16
Multiplayer
14 % pos · n=7
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=6
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
109
83
5
21
Content / longevity
47
8
8
31
Performance
24
2
1
21
Graphics / art
22
16
0
6
Story / writing
17
4
1
12
Value for money
17
1
0
16
Interface / UX
17
1
0
16
Stability / bugs
16
1
0
15
Multiplayer
7
1
0
6
Audio / music
6
3
0
3
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 h on median; those who dislike it: 27 h.
<2h
5 % (n=19)
2-10h
34 % (n=32)
10-25h
59 % (n=96)
>25h
74 % (n=253)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 08, 2025 · All-time low: €41.99 (Jun 25, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,3 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 7,4 % of players.
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Core gameplay loops remain highly engaging for seasoned players, drawing 83 positive mentions out of 109.
Visual fidelity impresses the community, garnering 16 positive mentions out of 22.
Extended playtime reveals high satisfaction, with 74% of players who spent over 25 hours reporting a positive experience.
Weaknesses
Performance issues are a significant hurdle, accounting for 21 negative mentions out of 24.
Content depth is a primary frustration, with 31 negative mentions out of 47.
Technical stability and interface design are frequent pain points, reflected by 15 negative mentions regarding bugs and 16 regarding the UI out of 17 for each category.
Pricing concerns persist, with 16 negative mentions out of 17 regarding the value proposition.
Who is it for?
This title is tailored for strategy enthusiasts who prioritize complex, long-form simulation mechanics over technical polish. It is best suited for those who can look past initial performance stutters to reach the deeper, more rewarding endgame.
Is Anno 117: Pax Romana worth it in 2026?
Yes for the right audience, despite some caveats: 70% of 12,362 Steam reviews are positive (player score 63/100). Most-praised strength: Core gameplay loops remain highly engaging for seasoned players, drawing. Current price: 59,99€.
Verdict
Anno 117: Pax Romana offers a compelling strategic foundation that eventually rewards patience, though it is currently hampered by significant technical and content-related growing pains. Prospective governors should weigh their tolerance for launch-day optimization issues against their desire for a deep Roman-era simulation.
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