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Deal | This medieval city builder, beloved by 82% of players, is 70% off on Steam

An image showing a castle in Anno 1404 - History Edition.
ⓘ Ubisoft Mainz
An image showing a castle in Anno 1404 - History Edition.
Published by Ubisoft, Anno 1404 - History Edition is a city builder in which the goal is to develop your empire and manage its economy effectively. However, you'll also need to expand your trade and meet the needs of your citizens.

Released on June 25, 2020, on Steam, Anno 1404 - History Edition is an enhanced version of Anno 1404, which was released in 2009. Developed by Ubisoft Mainz, this game is currently available for $4.49 instead of $14.99 following a 70% discount that lasts until July 27, 2026, according to SteamDB.

You play as a ruler, and you’ll need to manage and expand your cities while competing against AI. Set in a medieval world, the Orient and the Occident are two regions with unique resources that allow you to complete the missions assigned by the Emperor or the Sultan.

To create a thriving empire, you’ll need to take various factors into account. Indeed, your resources will be essential to the development of your colonies, and you’ll need to produce them in different ways. Establish production chains to optimize your economy. This will help you avoid problems that could slow down your progress.

If you need to meet the needs of your citizens and help them prosper, building structures will also be crucial. To do this, you can construct markets, taverns, and religious monuments. You can also recruit troops to defeat your opponents on land or at sea.

As for this version of Anno 1404, it includes the Venice expansion, which adds 15 new scenarios, new characters, multiplayer mode, and other features.

An image showing a city in Anno 1404 - History Edition.
ⓘ Ubisoft Mainz
An image showing a city in Anno 1404 - History Edition.
An image showing a farm in Anno 1404 - History Edition.
ⓘ Ubisoft Mainz
An image showing a farm in Anno 1404 - History Edition.

On Steam, 82% of the 3,560 reviews are positive. Many players find it accessible and enjoy its gameplay and features. However, it’s important to note that the gameplay is slow, and some players report numerous issues with the Ubisoft launcher, which is required to run the game.

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Alexis Stegmann, 2026-07-23 (Update: 2026-07-23)