Action · July 26, 2022
Cartel Tycoon (2022)
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.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Top-Down · 868
- RTS · 837
- Resource Management · 828
- Atmospheric · 777
- Management · 739
- Survival · 710
- Strategy · 693
- Building · 682
- Economy · 675
- Sandbox · 673
- Simulation · 673
- Soundtrack · 671
- City Builder · 670
- Base-Building · 655
- Singleplayer · 648
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 3.5k Steam reviews | Top 72% in Action |
| Positive rating | 76% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 77% |
| Engagement hours | 16 h average | Top 32% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (9)
- English
- Russian
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Simplified Chinese
- Turkish
Press Quotes
“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.” Roundtable Co-Op
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
16h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
7h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
17h
Current engagement
Achievements
19
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 26, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Moon Moose |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Base price | $7.49 -75% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 7 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
76%Mostly Positive · 3.5k reviews
2.7k positive · 849 negative
Curator recommendations
2.7k
Content Notes
Drugs, non-graphical violence, foul language
Editions & Packages
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