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

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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.

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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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