How long is Anno 1800?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 71 h; those who don't, 18 h.

How much does Anno 1800 cost?

Anno 1800 is currently 59,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10(64-bit versions only) Processeur : Intel i5 3470, AMD FX 6350 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 670 GTX or AMD Radeon R9 285 (2 GB of VRAM, Shader Model 5.0) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10(64-bit versions only) Processeur : Intel i5 4690k, AMD Ryzen 5 1400 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce 970 GTX or AMD Radeon RX 480 (4 GB of VRAM, Shader Model 5.1) DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 60 GB d'espace disque disponible

Anno 1800

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Released April 16, 2019

Simulation Strategy

sample: 491 reviews posted after launch (175 AI-classified)

81/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 81 % · 31,875 reviews (« Very Positive »)

Critics' score : 82/100 (51 OpenCritic reviews)

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Anno 1800 has captivated players with its engaging gameplay, as evidenced by 90 positive mentions out of 107, and stunning graphics, with 26 entirely positive mentions. The game's post-release reception remains strong, with 81% positive reviews out of 491 sampled reviews.

What it's about: Anno 1800™ – Prenez la tête de la Révolution industrielle ! Bienvenue à l'aube de l'Ère industrielle. La voie que vous tracerez changera la face de votre monde. Serez-vous un innovateur ou un profiteur ? Un conquérant ou un libérateur ? De vous seul dépend la trace que vous laisserez dans l'histoire.

In-game

« Actually a sick world building game. Like a mix of Sim City/Civ. Lots of fun to be had. Only downside is it's Ubisoft and there's somehow $400 in DLC. »

👍 anonymous review · 18 h played111

« FYI just blacklist the Ubisoft Launcher exes (check Task Manager when game is open) in your firewall and the game just skips the launcher, no ubisoft account required »

👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1122

« I have about 260 hrs on this game, definitely had no life, was totally obsessed. Heck, I was dreaming about it. Highly recommend. »

👍 anonymous review · 278 h played111

« The game is good, but ♥♥♥♥ Ubisoft Connect. The developers for that platform can suck 34 ♥♥♥♥♥. »

👍 anonymous review · 31 h played1

« I am an old gamer. This is the greatest city building game I have ever played. It goes on and on. I recommend it without reservation. »

👍 anonymous review · 1257 h played2

« Good Graphics and is like sim city on steroids. »

👍 anonymous review · 2169 h played1

« wish i could play it probably good game but F%&K*NG Ubisoft program that has to run doesn't allow me. This is last thing I buy from ubisoft. Time to refund and YARRR HARRR. »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played21

« Can't play the game without creating a mandatory ubisoft account and install Ubisoft Connect. There is no point on that. Shame on you »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2111

« Cant access this game and have had no support from Ubisoft. Never buying a game from these guys again... »

👎 anonymous review · 83 h played1

« Awesome game, But cant play it now because of Ubisoft. So i have to buy it again and get a activation code. I had to become a pirate to play this again. Thumbs down for Ubisoft. 95/100 for the game »

👎 anonymous review · 104 h played21

« The game is fun and I would recommend it if you didn't have to have a ubisoft account to play. »

👎 anonymous review · 9 h played4221

« Pour l'instant le jeu est interessant et challengeant, graphismes cools, esprit sympa. Par contre Ubisoft connect... Quelle plaie !!! »

👍 anonymous review · 102 h played

In players' words

« Actually a sick world building game. Like a mix of Sim City/Civ. Lots of fun to be had. Only downside is it's Ubisoft and there's somehow $400 in DLC. »

👍 anonymous review · 18 h played111

« wish i could play it probably good game but F%&K*NG Ubisoft program that has to run doesn't allow me. This is last thing I buy from ubisoft. Time to refund and YARRR HARRR. »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played21

« FYI just blacklist the Ubisoft Launcher exes (check Task Manager when game is open) in your firewall and the game just skips the launcher, no ubisoft account required »

👍 anonymous review · 19 h played1122

« Can't play the game without creating a mandatory ubisoft account and install Ubisoft Connect. There is no point on that. Shame on you »

👎 anonymous review · 0 h played2111

« I have about 260 hrs on this game, definitely had no life, was totally obsessed. Heck, I was dreaming about it. Highly recommend. »

👍 anonymous review · 278 h played111

« Cant access this game and have had no support from Ubisoft. Never buying a game from these guys again... »

👎 anonymous review · 83 h played1

« The game is good, but ♥♥♥♥ Ubisoft Connect. The developers for that platform can suck 34 ♥♥♥♥♥. »

👍 anonymous review · 31 h played1

👎 anonymous review · 104 h played21

« I am an old gamer. This is the greatest city building game I have ever played. It goes on and on. I recommend it without reservation. »

👍 anonymous review · 1257 h played2

« The game is fun and I would recommend it if you didn't have to have a ubisoft account to play. »

👎 anonymous review · 9 h played4221

« Good Graphics and is like sim city on steroids. »

👍 anonymous review · 2169 h played1

« Pour l'instant le jeu est interessant et challengeant, graphismes cools, esprit sympa. Par contre Ubisoft connect... Quelle plaie !!! »

👍 anonymous review · 102 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

84 % pos · n=107

Content / longevity

67 % pos · n=39

Graphics / art

100 % pos · n=26

Interface / UX

10 % pos · n=20

Performance

19 % pos · n=16

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=10

Story / writing

75 % pos · n=8

Value for money

43 % pos · n=7

Audio / music

80 % pos · n=5

Multiplayer

75 % pos · n=4

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	107	90	8	9
Content / longevity	39	26	1	12
Graphics / art	26	26	0	0
Interface / UX	20	2	0	18
Performance	16	3	0	13
Stability / bugs	10	0	0	10
Story / writing	8	6	0	2
Value for money	7	3	0	4
Audio / music	5	4	0	1
Multiplayer	4	3	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 71 h on median; those who dislike it: 18 h.

<2h

8 % (n=25)

2-10h

60 % (n=50)

10-25h

81 % (n=77)

>25h

89 % (n=339)

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 Jul 18, 2026 · All-time low: €14.99 (Jul 22, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0,3 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 112 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 2,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

No indexed video for this game yet.

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This game on Twitch

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jack harlow over the pirate anne any day

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stamp

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holy ego

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oopsie indeed

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what the heck ? ? ? ? ?

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oh what a lovely entrance.

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Strengths

Gameplay dominates the praise: 90 positive mentions out of 107
Graphics are widely acclaimed: 26 positive mentions out of 26
High player engagement: 339 players have played for more than 25 hours, with 89% positive reviews

Weaknesses

Performance issues are a concern: 13 negative mentions out of 16
UI problems are prevalent: 18 negative mentions out of 20
Bugs are a significant issue: 10 negative mentions out of 10

Who is it for?

Fans of city-builders and strategy games will enjoy Anno 1800, particularly those who value immersive gameplay and engaging graphics. The game's addictive nature, with 13 mentions of 'addictif', will keep players hooked for hours.

Is Anno 1800 worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 81% of 31,875 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay dominates the praise. Current price: 59,99€.

Verdict

Anno 1800 is a well-received game with a strong focus on gameplay and graphics, but with some notable weaknesses in performance and UI. Despite these issues, the game's engaging nature and high player satisfaction make it a great choice for fans of the genre. With 81% positive reviews overall, Anno 1800 is a solid addition to the simulation and strategy genres.

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