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Cartel Tycoon
Cartel Tycoon is a survival business sim inspired by the ‘80s and '90s narco trade. Expand and conquer, fight off rival thugs and evade the authorities. Earn people's loyalty and strive to overcome the doomed fate of a power-hungry drug lord.
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Mostly Positive (2,504) - 76% of the 2,504 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jul 26, 2022
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“Putting new spin on crime sim genre”
8/10 – Sportskeeda

“If you like management games, it’s a good chance to play the indisputable bad guy in one.”
7/10 – Gamer Escape

“Overall, I have thoroughly enjoyed playing through the story campaign of Cartel Tycoon.”
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About This Game



Set in the fictionalized '80s Latin America, Cartel Tycoon tells the story of a time when the cocaine took over first the US, and then the whole world. Ridiculously rich drug kingpins rule over glorious empires, creating thousands of jobs. But a maelstrom of violence threatens this criminal underworld from within.



Build an empire of drug production and smuggling chains while managing rogue lieutenants, state authorities, and public opinion.



Rival gangs, the DEA, army and even the CIA all threaten your growing business. Death is inevitable, but not the end. When you die (it never really ends well for drug lords), crown your successor, and build your empire from the ruins all over again.



In Cartel Tycoon, failure is inevitable and violence begets more violence — but for the cunning kingpin, unimaginable profits await.

Play a variety of modes


Story mode for those looking to dive into tens of hours of rich narrative within the game's world. Hardcore permadeath Survival mode for those looking for a challenge. And a highly customizable Sandbox mode for those looking to play by their own rules!

Key features

  • Grow your empire. Develop your humble farming operation into a massive logistical system comprising plantations, laboratories, aerodromes, and more.
  • Reign your way. Tycoon action on an epic scale with dozens of upgrade paths and endless strategic combinations.
  • Death is inevitable. When your capo falls, promote one of your unique lieutenants to take control and continue growing your cartel.
  • Everything - and everyone - has a price. Launder your hard-earned cash to develop your empire, maintain your lieutenants' allegiance, and bribe corrupt politicians.
  • Defend what's yours. Evade the authorities and square off against rival cartels on the path to profit.
  • Endless replayability. Explore a dynamic narrative system with dozens of unique characters combined with limitless sandbox gameplay.
  • Play a variety of modes. Story mode for those looking to dive into tens of hours of rich narrative within the game's world. Hardcore permadeath Survival mode for those looking for a challenge. And a highly customizable Sandbox mode for those looking to play by their own rules!

Featuring an original soundtrack that captures the era with psychedelic and Latin American influences.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Drugs, non-graphical violence, foul language

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows 7 and up
    • Processor: i5 and up
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 4GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated
    Recommended:
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: i7 ~3 Ghz / Ryzen 7
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Integrated
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
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