Tropico 5 (2014)
- Developer
- Haemimont Games
- Publisher
- Kalypso Media Digital
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Genres
- RPG, Simulation, Strategy
- Rating
- 3.9 of 5, 14,384 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 20 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You juggle resource management and political decisions while building a tropical island nation through historical eras, with a playful tone that blends strategy and lighthearted dictatorship.
dictator simcity builderpolitical managementresource managementhistoricallightheartedstrategiccooperative
What players say
Players say Tropico 5 is a fun but flawed city builder. It splits the audience: some call it a worthy successor with a great story mode and sandbox, while others say it lacks the soul and humor of Tropico 4, feeling like a downgrade with watered-down radio and music. Gameplay is slow-paced, fitting a relaxed, corrupt-dictator fantasy.
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