Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Anno 1602: Creation of a New World down to the 31 that fit the “Simulation” category. Rome: Total War, Europa Universalis III and Victoria II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Anno 1602: Creation of a New World.

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Within the “Simulation” category, the closest game to Anno 1602: Creation of a New World is Rome: Total War — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Europa Universalis III and Victoria II follow close behind.

#1Rome: Total War97 #2Europa Universalis III97 #3Victoria II96 #4Commander: Conquest of the Americas96 #5Dawn of Discovery95

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The best simulation games like Anno 1602: Creation of a New World

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Anno 1602: Creation of a New World. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Rome: Total War

97

Rome: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricTactical

Steam👍 95%· 17KIGDB91· 3

Year 2004Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping exploration and discovery

#2Europa Universalis III

97

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricSandbox World

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping exploration and discovery

96

Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalManagementTactical

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping exploration and discovery

#4Commander: Conquest of the Americas

96

Commander: Conquest of the Americas

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping visual isometric

#5Dawn of Discovery

95

Dawn of Discovery

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingManagementIsometric

IGDB72· 2

Year 2009Dev Related Designs · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping exploration and discovery

#6Grand Ages: Rome

95

Grand Ages: Rome

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 75%· 807MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2009Dev Haemimont Games · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping exploration and discovery

95

The Guild II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricSandbox World

IGDB68· 2

Year 2008Dev Trine Game Studios · JoWooD ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping exploration and discovery

#8Medieval II: Total War

94

Medieval II: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricTactical

Steam👍 96%· 36KIGDB90· 3

Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping exploration and discovery

#9The Guild II Renaissance

94

The Guild II Renaissance

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 83%· 4.0KRAWG👍 67%· 84MC56

Year 2010Dev Runeforge Games Studio · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual isometric

#10East India Company

94

East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping visual isometric

#11Stronghold 2

94

Stronghold 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2005Dev Firefly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

#12Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

94

Stronghold 2: Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingManagementExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 5.6KRAWG👍 68%· 40

Year 2005Dev FireFly Studios · 2K GamesOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

#13Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

94

Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalBase BuildingIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping exploration and discovery

#14The Settlers III

93

The Settlers III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalManagementIsometric

Year 1998Dev Blue Byte SoftwareOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and historical setting

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, setting mythology and setting medieval, while skipping exploration and discovery

#15RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

93

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerManagementIsometricCasual

Steam👍 90%· 5.8KIGDB60· 1

Year 2002Dev Chris Sawyer Productions · InfogramesOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping historical setting

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