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SeriesTropico

Tropico 4

Critic score4 critics
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First release
Aug 26, 2011
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Real Time Strategy (RTS) · Sandbox, Comedy, Business
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360

Fancy being a dictator? Well this is the ideal time! Build a Tropico and control who and what happens in it. Juggle foreign relations and run a nuclear program! Apply Edicts to make your people happier, or to scare them to obey the rules. Recruit soldiers and have them carry out your will. just make sure to watch out for rebel attacks and even international invasion!

Also known as Tropico IV, Tropico4.exe

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Storyline
Players once again take on the role of "El Presidente," the larger-than-life ruler of a tropical island banana republic in the Caribbean during the Cold War era. Across a campaign spanning multiple islands, El Presidente must build and manage his nation, developing its economy and balancing the competing demands of rival factions from communists and capitalists to militarists, environmentalists, and the church. When he is framed for a murder and ousted from power, he is forced to flee, rebuild his base of support, and unravel the far-reaching conspiracy behind his downfall in order to reclaim his rule.Read more

Players once again take on the role of "El Presidente," the larger-than-life ruler of a tropical island banana republic in the Caribbean during the Cold War era. Across a campaign spanning multiple islands, El Presidente must build and manage his nation, developing its economy and balancing the competing demands of rival factions from communists and capitalists to militarists, environmentalists, and the church. When he is framed for a murder and ousted from power, he is forced to flee, rebuild his base of support, and unravel the far-reaching conspiracy behind his downfall in order to reclaim his rule.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 26, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Aug 30, 2011
Xbox 360
Oct 21, 2011
All 7 release dates
Xbox 360
Oct 30, 2011
Xbox 360
Jan 26, 2012
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Feb 24, 2012
Mac
Jul 25, 2013
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
70h
Completionist
119h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Where to buy
Keywords
cold war, tycoon, construction, management, achievements
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At a Glance

Critic Score
74
Main + Extras (IGDB)
70h
Completionist (IGDB)
119h
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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 8,226 reviews in all languages, recorded 20 October 2026

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