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games like

Anno 1800

Anno 1800 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Real Time Strategy (RTS), Simulator, Strategy - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION1 /10READS1 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION10 /10

11 games like Anno 1800

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses cover art
Fire Emblem: Three HousesPure Optimization · tactical RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Hit rates and crit RNG affect runs

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Into the Breach cover art
Into the BreachPure Optimization · tactics puzzle

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 0) - No mechanical inputs

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Satisfactory cover art
SatisfactoryPure Optimization · factory automation

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - No adaptive opponent in the world.

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SimCity 3000 cover art
SimCity 3000Pure Optimization · city builder

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - No adversary exists.

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Dawn of Discovery cover art
Dawn of DiscoveryPure Optimization · city-building strategy

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (1 vs 2) - Pausable building keeps hands out of the equation

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Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition cover art
Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive EditionPure Optimization · tactical RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Initiative rolls, random loot and unknown encounters add spice

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Caesar III cover art
Caesar IIIPure Optimization · city builder

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Invasions are scheduled, not adaptive

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Final Fantasy X cover art
Final Fantasy XPure Optimization · turn-based RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - All aeons and fiends operate on fixed AI scripts

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Persona 5 Royal cover art
Persona 5 RoyalPure Optimization · turn-based JRPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Shuffle time, fusion accidents, and crit rolls.

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Octopath Traveler cover art
Octopath TravelerPure Optimization · turn-based RPGcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Hit, crit, and break rolls

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Chants of Sennaar cover art
Chants of SennaarPure Optimization · language deduction puzzlecross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: reads (1 vs 0) - Tower inhabitants follow scripted roles with no adaptive AI

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Game details

Released
2019
Developer
Ubisoft Blue Byte
Platforms
Series X|S, PC, PS5
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
83/100
IGDB users
87/100
Real Time Strategy (RTS)SimulatorStrategyHistoricalBusiness