Anno 1404 - History Edition

Anno 1404 - History Edition

Ubisoft Mainz · June 25, 2020 · Strategy, City Builder, Simulation, Building, Multiplayer

Buy Anno 1404 - History Edition from Steam at $4.49 — the cheapest of 11 stores we compare. The cheapest Anno 1404 - History Edition key from a keyshop is $6.44 at Eneba.

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$4.49-70%
$14.99lowest tracked $3.87
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Where to buy Anno 1404 - History Edition — official stores

Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
-70%
$4.49
$14.99
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Gamesplanet
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
-5%
$14.24
$14.99
Buy
GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
Buy
Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$14.99
Buy
Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$14.99
Buy

Cheapest Anno 1404 - History Edition keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Eneba
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$6.44
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$7.01
Buy
Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$7.51
Buy
Keycense
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
-57%
$7.49
$17.38
Buy
Gameseal
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$7.50
Buy
CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$10.79
Buy

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Anno 1404 - History Edition price by region

Anno 1404 - History Edition costs $2.47 in Georgia (USD), £3.74 in the United Kingdom, €4.39 in Europe (EUR), $4.49 in the United States, CA$5.99 in Canada, A$6.88 in Australia, NZ$7.49 in New Zealand, R$13.49 in Brazil and zł17.97 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Anno 1404 - History Edition offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.47 −70% $2.47 $6.44 8
United Kingdom £3.74 −70% £3.74 £5.63 10
Europe (EUR) €4.39 −70% €4.49 €4.39 12
United Statesyour region $4.49 −70% $4.49 $6.44 11
Canada CA$5.99 −70% CA$5.99 — 7
Australia A$6.88 −70% A$6.88 — 7
New Zealand NZ$7.49 −70% NZ$7.49 — 7
Brazil R$13.49 −70% R$13.49 R$51.59 10
Poland zł17.97 −70% zł17.97 zł22.98 11

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Anno 1404 - History Edition

✦ AI summary

Build sprawling medieval and oriental civilizations from scratch, managing resources and production chains to grow your empire across richly detailed islands. This remastered classic gets a fresh coat of paint with 4K support, expanded Venice multiplayer, and modern conveniences like borderless windowed mode while preserving everything you loved about the original.

Relive the captivating gameplay of a true city-building classic with Dawn of Discovery® and its Venice expansion in Anno® 1404 History Edition. See the game like never before, updated and optimized to work smoothly on current computers with resolutions of up to 4K, and enjoy all improvements while continuing your existing game with full save compatibility.
- Expand your empire with the Venice expansion, including co-op and competitive multiplayer, as well as new features, ships, quests, and items.
- Experience updated and expanded multiplayer functionality.
- Take advantage of improvements like borderless window mode and multi-screen support.
- Includes bonus content: Anno 1404 soundtrack, wallpaper, and a company logo for Anno 1800™.

Anno 1404 - History Edition — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player, Co-op
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Anno 1404 - History Edition is a complex city-building strategy game with solid gameplay and interesting mechanics that rewards patience and learning, though it has a steep learning curve that may require tutorials or multiple restarts to master. Players praise the strategic depth and good graphics, but commonly complain about excessive micromanagement, unbalanced AI difficulty, and the need for Ubisoft third-party registration, with some finding it overly complicated compared to its predecessor.

Recommended Sep 10, 2026
🏰 Anno 1404 Is Great — But Give Yourself Time to Learn It ⭐ 7.1/10 — Recommended I really like Anno 1404, but this is definitely another game with a fairly steep learning curve. The best way I can describe it is something like Civilization meets Age of Empires. There is strategy, city building, resource management, and a lot going on under the surface. Some parts of the gameplay are very intuitive, while others are not quite as obvious as I expected. Because of that, I would strongly recommend going into it knowing that you may need to restart a few times while you learn how everything works. Once the mechanics start feeling more natural, the game becomes much more enjoyable. ⭐ My Score: 7.1/10 👍 Recommended My advice: give yourself some time, do not be afraid to start over, and treat your first few attempts as part of the learning process. I have not made a video on this one yet, but I plan to as I get more comfortable with the game. And if you want to see me jump in early and probably make a few questionable kingdom-management decisions along the way 😂, leave a request and I may just give it a shot on the channel. 🎮 Gaming with Geronimo https:/…
2 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 5, 2026
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2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 19, 2026
Graphics are good and the gameplay is interesting. Multiplayer is buggy but it works for the most part, I got this to see if I might want to buy the newer 1800 game, and I just might. It is a fun time but a bit micromanaging for everything,
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 27, 2026
Game plays decent, not a fan of Ubisoft 3rd party registration to play though.
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 25, 2026
--------------------------------------------en-US-------------------------------------------- I played this game nearly 20 years ago and recently decided to revisit it. Years have passed, but unfortunately, the game is still disappointing. - Overly complex—two civilizations with two distinct progression paths. - Unbalanced. I’m playing against the AI; despite the AI’s more resource-intensive approach to construction, it’s already fielding five armies while I’m struggling to turn a profit by skimping on everything. - Lacks harmony. Its predecessor, *Anno 1701*, had soul. That game was more dynamic and better suited for competitive play. Sure, there are some good design choices—such as treasure perks and relationship perks—but they don't make up for the game's flaws. I’ve had my dose of nostalgia; now I’m off to play the *Total War* series. --------------------------------------------ru-KZ-------------------------------------------- Я играл в эту игру почти 20 лет назад и решил недавно попробовать ее вспомнить. Прошли годы, но, к сожалению, игра также разочаровывает. - Переусложнена - две цивилизации с двумя разными путями развития. - Несбалансирована. Играю …
1 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
First time playing this kind of game. Had to watch some YT tutorials to get going. But once going, it's a cool game.

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