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About 1849

1849 is a city management game for tablets and PCs, set during the California Gold Rush. With all of the peril and possibility of the new frontier, 1849 challenges players to build a thriving mining empire in 19th century California. Inspired by games such as Caesar III, SimCity 4, and the Civilization series, 1849 strives to bring an immersive simulation game experience into the mobile age.

Release Date

May 6, 2014

Publisher

SomaSim

1849 FAQ & buying guide

What games are like 1849?

City of Jade: Imperial Frontier

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Is 1849 worth buying?

Steam

72.53% positive

'Mostly Positive', 375 reviews

Be the first to review 1849

What is 1849 about?

The year is 1849, and gold has just been discovered in California. You decide to head out west, to seek fame and wealth in the approaching Gold Rush. Will you strike gold and become an overnight mining magnate? Or will you build your fortune bit by bit by supplying 49ers with pickaxes and blue jeans? There's more opportunity here than mere gold dust or the occasional riverbed nugget. The Gold Rush of 1849 transformed California from provincial backwater into an economic powerhouse. Are you ready to forge a new state with this ragtag group of prospectors and pioneers? Get ready to stake your claim.

StrategySimulationIndieCity BuilderWesternManagementSingleplayer2D

Game modes: Single player

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy 1849?

Right now the lowest price for 1849 we're tracking is $2.35 at Gamivo — 84% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price 1849 has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for 1849 is $1.12 at YuPlay on July 10, 2026. The current best price is about 110% above that low.

Is 1849 worth buying?

73% of 375 Steam user reviews for 1849 are positive ("Mostly Positive").

When was 1849 released?

1849 released on May 6, 2014 and published by SomaSim.

What platforms is 1849 available on?

1849 is available on Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac. It supports single player.

When do 1849 prices drop?

1849 last hit a new low of $1.12 on July 10, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $2.35. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy 1849?

The cheapest 1849 price right now is $2.35 at Gamivo, 84% below the Steam price.

1849 price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest price	Steam · Global	—	$2.35	Buy 1849 at Gamivo
Steam	Steam	—	$14.99	Buy 1849 at Steam
GamersGate	Steam · Global	—	$14.99	Buy 1849 at GamersGate

All-time low: $1.12 at YuPlay on Jul 10, 2026 — the current best price is 110% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.

1849 FAQ & buying guide

What games are like 1849?

City of Jade: Imperial Frontier

Real Time Strategy (RTS)

Is 1849 worth buying?

Steam

72.53% positive

'Mostly Positive', 375 reviews

Be the first to review 1849

What is 1849 about?

StrategySimulationIndieCity BuilderWesternManagementSingleplayer2D

Game modes: Single player

Quick answers

What is the cheapest place to buy 1849?

Right now the lowest price for 1849 we're tracking is $2.35 at Gamivo — 84% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 3 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price 1849 has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for 1849 is $1.12 at YuPlay on July 10, 2026. The current best price is about 110% above that low.

Is 1849 worth buying?

73% of 375 Steam user reviews for 1849 are positive ("Mostly Positive").

When was 1849 released?

1849 released on May 6, 2014 and published by SomaSim.

What platforms is 1849 available on?

1849 is available on Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac. It supports single player.

When do 1849 prices drop?

1849 last hit a new low of $1.12 on July 10, 2026 at YuPlay. Current best price is $2.35. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy 1849?

The cheapest 1849 price right now is $2.35 at Gamivo, 84% below the Steam price.

1849 price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
GamivoBest price	Steam · Global	—	$2.35	Buy 1849 at Gamivo
Steam	Steam	—	$14.99	Buy 1849 at Steam
GamersGate	Steam · Global	—	$14.99	Buy 1849 at GamersGate

All-time low: $1.12 at YuPlay on Jul 10, 2026 — the current best price is 110% above it.

Prices in USD, refreshed every few minutes. Switch currency on this page for EUR/GBP/BRL and more.