Annо 2205 is a city-building and economic simulation game, with real-time strategy elements, as opposed to the previous installments which feature a historical setting.
In the game, players take on the role of a leader from a corporation and must compete against other corporations in developing future technologies.
At the beginning of the game, players are tasked to build different metropolises on Earth.
Population increases when more buildings are built, and players are tasked to satisfy and fulfill the needs of their citizens.
Besides building houses, players must also produce goods and to build infrastructures like robot production facilities to maintain economy.
These buildings can be relocated or moved around by players. Similar to SimCity, different parts can be added to buildings to enhance their functions.
Upgrading the production structures of these buildings can also improve their efficiency.