6 Narrative games like Anno 2070 that you should try

What brings it close to Anno 2070 is strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on an isometric view and base building. What it adds of its own: a top-down view.

On paper it is what Anno 2070 is — strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to an isometric view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: a space setting.

On paper it is what Anno 2070 is — strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on resource management and an isometric view. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a space setting and PvP competition.

What brings it close to Anno 2070 is strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on base building and an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

If Anno 2070 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, single-player focus and an isometric view, the same is here. They part company on setting: this one brings historical setting.

It shares the essentials of what Anno 2070 does: strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view.