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About the Game
Anno 1800 is a Victorian-era city builder where you grow a humble settlement into a sprawling industrial metropolis.
Anno 1800 is a city-building and strategy simulation set at the dawn of the industrial age. The store description frames it as a Victorian-era story: you start with a modest settlement and expand it into a bustling city of factory districts, smokestacks and steam-filled streets. Your progress depends on the choices you make, and the game keeps asking you to balance growth against the people who live in your city.
The core loop revolves around production chains. You plan buildings, keep supply routes working, and try to keep residents content. Leisure and culture matter as well, and the description mentions everything from local taverns to a zoo with exotic appeal. Every decision is a trade-off, such as whether to push factory output or prioritize worker wellbeing, and whether to chase attention or launch bold expeditions.
Trade is the other half of the picture. Trade networks that reach across distant lands are needed to support a steadily growing population, and electricity and steam engines are the technologies that carry you forward. The game also offers single-player play alongside online co-op and player-versus-player options, so you can build on your own or against other people.
What stands out is the sense of long-term planning. Each city feels like a chain of small decisions that pay off or cause trouble later, which is why the game rewards patience more than quick reactions.
Feature Highlights
- Production chains that you optimize through supply logistics, city planning and the use of electricity and steam engines.
- A wide range of buildings, from local taverns to a zoo with exotic appeal, that shape both the look and the character of your city.
- Trade networks reaching across distant lands to support a steadily growing population.
- Single-player play alongside online co-op and player-versus-player modes for those who want to build with or against others.
- Full audio support in Traditional Chinese and English, plus Traditional Chinese subtitles for the rest of the interface.
- Steam achievements and trading cards are supported, giving collectors something to track in their library.
Who It Is (and Is Not) For
Recommended For
Anno 1800 is a strong pick for fans of city builders who enjoy managing complex economies and watching a small settlement become a major city. It also suits players who like long-term planning, weighing trade-offs, and tending to residents' needs. Co-op and multiplayer options give groups of friends another reason to dig in.
Not Recommended For
If you want fast, twitch-based action or short sessions with quick rewards, the slower pace of city building and production planning will likely feel tedious. Players who dislike spreadsheet-style optimization of supply chains may also find the game more work than fun.
What the Steam Reviews Say
Anno 1800 currently holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, which is 極度好評 in the Taiwan store, with 81% of reviews being positive. That is a strong result, and it suggests that most players who have written reviews found the game rewarding, even if the title can be demanding.
The review volume is in the tens of thousands, which is a large enough sample that the 81% figure is fairly stable. Still, a positive percentage reflects the average opinion, not your own tastes, so it is worth reading recent reviews on the Steam page to see whether the complaints match what matters to you.
Price History & Historical Low
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| Date | Price | Discount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | NT$1,699 | — |
| 2026-10-09 | NT$1,699 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | NT$424 | -75% |
All prices here are Taiwan Steam store prices in NT$. The current price is NT$ 1699, which matches the regular price, so there is no discount right now. The highest price we have recorded is also NT$ 1699, meaning the game is at the top of the range we have seen.
On the other side of the chart, the lowest paid price we recorded is NT$ 424, logged on July 21, 2026, and the deepest discount was 75%. The game has been discounted often in our records, which suggests that sales do come around. We have never recorded a free-to-keep period for Anno 1800, so there is no free option to watch for at the moment.
Our price record is still short, so any verdict here is tentative. Given how often the game has gone on sale and how far the discount has gone, waiting for a sale or wishlisting the game is a reasonable approach if you do not need it immediately. If you want to play right away, the current price is the one to weigh against your budget.
Analysis written 10/27/2026 from our recorded prices; the chart above is live. Taiwan-region Steam prices.
How to Buy
- Sign in to Steam on the website or desktop client and open the Anno 1800 store page.
- Compare the current price of NT$ 1699 with the price trend described on this page before you decide.
- If you want the game now, buy it directly on Steam, or add it to your wishlist if you prefer to wait.
- Turn on sale notifications for wishlisted items in your Steam settings so you hear about price drops.
- Check back here for updates on the price trend and any future promotions.
Things to Know
Anno 1800 supports Traditional Chinese and English, and both come with full audio support, so Taiwanese players can play with familiar language options. Prices shown here are Taiwan-region Steam prices in NT$ and may differ in other regions or stores. Free and discount promotions can end at any time, so check the official Steam page before buying.
