1849
Developed by SomaSim · Published by SomaSim
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by SomaSim, published by SomaSim — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “1849 is a city management game set during the California Gold Rush. Your task is to build towns, populate them with workers, and make sure that they are housed, fed, and entertained. You’ll have to manage and coordinate extensive production and trade networks to make sure your towns thrive.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for 1849.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8 / Windows 7 / Windows Vista
- Processor: Pentium 4 or better
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Storage: 75 MB available space
Supported languages (4)
1849 FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is 1849?
Steam classifies 1849 as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by SomaSim. 1849 is a city management game set during the California Gold Rush. Your task is to build towns, populate them with workers, and make sure that they are housed, fed, and entertained. You’ll have to manage and coordinate extensive production and trade networks to make sure your towns thrive.
How much does 1849 cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists 1849 at $5.24. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is 1849 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for 1849: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is 1849 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists 1849 for Windows, macOS. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is 1849 out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of May 8, 2014.
What platforms is 1849 on?
1849 is listed for Windows, macOS on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is 1849 single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does 1849 cost?
Steam lists it at $5.24.
Does 1849 have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 28 achievements for 1849.
Who made 1849?
1849 is developed by SomaSim and published by SomaSim.
Where to get 1849
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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