Cartel Tycoon

Cartel Tycoon

Moon Moose · July 26, 2022 · Top-Down, RTS, Resource Management, Atmospheric, Management

Buy Cartel Tycoon from Loaded at $1.99 — the cheapest of 19 stores we compare.

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Where to buy Cartel Tycoon — official stores

GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-75%
$7.49
$29.99
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WinGameStore
WinGameStore
Standard Edition · Steam
-25%
$22.49
$29.99
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GameBillet
GameBillet
Standard Edition · Steam
-17%
$24.84
$29.99
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GamersGate
GamersGate
Standard Edition · Steam
-10%
$26.99
$29.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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AllYouPlay
AllYouPlay
Standard Edition · Ubisoft Connect
$29.99
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Gamesload
Gamesload
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Newegg
Newegg
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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IndieGala Store
IndieGala Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$29.99
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Epic Game Store
Epic Game Store
Standard Edition · Epic Games
$29.99
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Cheapest Cartel Tycoon keys — keyshops

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Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-92%
$1.99
$25.89
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YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-88%
$2.91
$23.88
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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.37
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.38
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.47
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Keycense
Standard Edition · Steam
-87%
$4.15
$33.08
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$4.96
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Cartel Tycoon price by region

Cartel Tycoon costs €1.69 in Europe (EUR), $1.99 in the United States, £2.20 in the United Kingdom, $7.49 in Georgia (USD), CA$8.49 in Canada, A$10.75 in Australia, NZ$11.26 in New Zealand, zł12.94 in Poland and R$16.25 in Brazil right now.

Cheapest Cartel Tycoon offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Europe (EUR) €1.69 −75% €6.75 €1.69 15
United Statesyour region $1.99 −75% $7.49 $1.99 19
United Kingdom £2.20 −75% £5.95 £2.20 15
Georgia (USD) $7.49 −75% $7.49 — 12
Canada CA$8.49 −75% CA$8.49 — 12
Australia A$10.75 −75% A$10.75 — 11
New Zealand NZ$11.26 −75% NZ$11.26 — 10
Poland zł12.94 −75% zł26.99 zł12.94 12
Brazil R$16.25 −75% R$16.25 R$17.59 11

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

About Cartel Tycoon

✦ AI summary

Build and manage a sprawling drug empire across fictionalized '80s Latin America, balancing production chains, bribery, and violence while dodging the DEA and rival cartels. When your kingpin inevitably falls, promote a successor and rebuild from the ashes in this tycoon sim with permadeath, dynamic narratives, and endless strategic depth.



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.

Cartel Tycoon — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

DLC & expansions

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Not recommended Aug 15, 2026
Stupid game, cannot get XP from lieutenants because of ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ stupid tutorial locked there progression.
2 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 27, 2026
Cool and fun concept, limited scope of gameplay.
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Aug 8, 2026
It's realy boring. It's more like logistic app, instead of game. It has nothing to hold the player and entire atmosphere is killed by nevereending clicking over all weird options and mechanics. It's simbple thing, it should be straight forward, instead - developers made some weird mechanics and menus
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 7, 2026
Çok karışık oyun
Recommended Sep 6, 2026
I personally love this game, even though it's repetitive.
Recommended Sep 5, 2026
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