Start as a small producer, produce and distribute. Fight rival gangs and become the baron of two cities.

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The developers of this game intend to release as a work in progress, developing with the feedback of players.

Note: Games in Early Access are not complete and may or may not change further. If you are not excited to play this game in its current state, then you should wait to see if the game progresses further in development. Learn more

Leaving Early Access: 2028

What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“We are releasing Cartel & Economy Sim in Early Access to continue expanding the game’s systems with player feedback. The current version includes the core gameplay foundation, and Early Access allows us to improve stability, balance, and gameplay depth while actively developing additional mechanics.

Our goal is to refine the existing gameplay loop and gradually expand the economy, logistics, and progression systems based on real player experience and feedback.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect the game to remain in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This timeframe may change depending on development progress and community feedback.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to expand and improve the existing systems significantly. Planned improvements include expanding the economy system, progression mechanics, logistics options, AI behaviors, and overall gameplay depth.

We also plan to improve game balance, performance, stability, and add additional content and polish. The Early Access version represents the foundation, and we intend to build upon it throughout development.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The current Early Access version includes the core gameplay loop and a playable game world.

Players can explore the environment, complete basic delivery gameplay, and experience the foundational progression mechanics. The current version represents the early implementation of the game’s systems.

Additional systems, expanded mechanics, and more advanced features are planned for future updates during Early Access.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“We don't plan to change the price.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We plan to involve the community through player feedback, bug reports, and gameplay suggestions. Player feedback will help us improve systems, fix issues, and guide development priorities.

We will monitor community discussions and use feedback to improve the game throughout Early Access.”
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About This Game

Adult Content Disclosure

This game contains fictional depictions of crime, fictional drug production, drug dealing, gun violence, and adult themes. It does not provide real-world instructions or promote illegal activities.


Build a cartel empire in a stylized crime simulation. Gather seeds from the dark web, grow and process crops, fulfill risky customer orders, outsmart the police and rival gangs, scale deliveries from customer pickups to trucks and planes, hire workers, and manage two cities.

About This Game

Cartel & Economy Sim is currently in Early Access.
The current version includes core gameplay systems, while additional mechanics and expanded features are in active development and will be introduced progressively.

Start Small

Begin with limited sourcing mechanics and complete basic deliveries to earn money. Lay the foundation of your operation and grow step by step.

Note: The economy system is currently in an early-stage implementation and will be expanded in future updates.

Risk & Pressure

Navigate the world while managing existing risk elements. The current build includes basic threat mechanics.
Advanced patrol systems, rival gang AI, and raid events are planned for upcoming updates.

Logistics & Progression (Early Version)

The game currently features small-scale delivery and progression mechanics.
Expanded vehicle logistics (cars, vans, pickups), large-scale shipments, and advanced scaling systems are planned during Early Access.

The progression system is currently limited and will be expanded.

Crew & Property Systems (Planned)

Worker management, island ownership, and advanced base systems are part of the Early Access roadmap and are not yet fully implemented.

Early Access Notice

Cartel & Economy Sim is currently in Early Access.
Some systems listed below are planned for future updates and are not yet fully implemented.

We are actively developing and expanding the game with community feedback.

Current Core Gameplay

Economy Simulation (Early Stage)
Build the foundations of your operation through sourcing and fulfilling basic orders within a risk/reward structure.

Open World Environment
Explore a stylized low-polygon city and rural town setting.

Progression System (Basic)
Grow from small-scale street operations toward larger logistics chains.

Planned Features (In Development)

The following systems are actively planned and will be introduced progressively during Early Access:

Expanded Cartel & Economy System

  • Advanced sourcing

  • Growing & processing mechanics

  • Dynamic client orders

Dark Web Marketplace System

  • Anonymous supplier/buyer network

  • Risk-based transactions

  • Consequence system

Rivals & Law Enforcement AI

  • Patrol units

  • Territory conflicts

  • Raid mechanics

Guns & Tactical Gameplay

  • Stealth deliveries

  • Firefights

  • Long-range engagements

Operation Scaling

  • Vehicle-based logistics (cars, pickups, trucks)

  • Large-scale shipments (air transport)

Crew Management System

  • Hire workers

  • Assign logistics

  • Security roles

Property & Base Ownership

  • Safehouses

  • Island base expansion

Visual Style

A stylized experience blending a sharp low-polygon cityscape with a dusty rural town atmosphere.

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

This game contains fictional depictions of crime, drug production and trafficking, gun violence, and adult themes. It does not provide real-world instructions or promote illegal activities.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) or higher
    • Processor: 3 GHZ 4 Core or similar
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10 (64 bit) or higher
    • Processor: 4 GHZ 6 Core or similar
    • Memory: 16 GB RAM
    • Graphics: GeForce RTX 3060 or Radeon RX 6700
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
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