Underplayed Gems

Cartel Tycoon (2022)

Cartel Tycoon cover
Developer
Moon Moose
Publisher
tinyBuild
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.8 of 5, 3,783 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 25 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, strategic management sim where you build and defend a drug empire amid constant threats from rivals and authorities.

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What players say

Players praise the setting and supply-chain management, but many hit a wall with unclear money laundering mechanics and a lack of tutorials. The community reports development stalled after 2022, with bugs left unfixed and no new maps. Long-time players say the game can hook you for 20 hours, but the endgame grows tedious.

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Screenshots

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