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2006USK 6PC

Anno 1701 has you settle islands in the Age of Discovery, balancing production chains and keeping citizens happy. Trade, diplomacy and occasional naval skirmishes round out the relaxed city building.

  • Building and crafting
  • Economy and management
  • Historical setting
  • Dense, handcrafted world
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Anno 1701 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Dawn of Discovery

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2009PEGI 7PC90 % positive

Brings what grabs you about Anno 1701: building and crafting, economy and management as well as a historical setting.

A medieval city-builder and economic sim where you settle islands, craft trade chains and keep citizens happy across both European and Oriental cultures. Diplomacy and occasional naval skirmishes add variety to its detailed, relaxing city planning.

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Transport Fever

Dense, handcrafted world

A transport tycoon simulation where you start in 1850 and build rails, roads, harbors and airports, growing a thriving transport company across more than a century. The appeal lies in planning efficient networks and watching cities grow.

The Settlers: Fourth Edition

Building and crafting

A city-building strategy game where you lead the Romans, Mayans, Vikings or Trojans, building settlements, running production chains and trade routes, and fighting wars when needed. Seamless zoom lets you watch your little settlers at work or survey your whole empire.

Pharaoh

Building and crafting

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Foundation

Building and crafting

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The Settlers 7: Paths to a Kingdom

Building and crafting

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Port Royale 2

Deep systems to master

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