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Tropico 5

You rule a Caribbean island as its dictator, steering the economy, trade and research while keeping citizens, factions and foreign powers satisfied. The game follows your dynasty from the colonial era into the modern age, mixing city building with political scheming and dry humour. Up to four players can share an island online. Is it your kind of game?

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73%

131 ratings

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78%

9,798 reviews

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you want a city builder where scheming, trade and humour matter as much as buildings.

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you want a fast, tense strategy game or a purely serious one.

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Platforms: PlayStation · PC · Xbox
Release date: May 23, 2014
Length: About 30 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Simulator · Strategy
Themes: Historical · Comedy · Sandbox
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Modes: Online up to 4
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Playable
Microtransactions: None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Tropico 5?: About 30 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Tropico 5 on?: Tropico 5 is available on PlayStation · PC · Xbox.
Does Tropico 5 have co-op?: Yes — Online up to 4.
Does Tropico 5 run on Steam Deck?: Playable
What does Tropico 5 cost?: $19.99 on Steam.